{"id":7154,"date":"2022-02-16T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T08:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.d-vine.pro\/importance-of-glassware-for-wine-tasting\/"},"modified":"2022-01-05T09:30:34","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T08:30:34","slug":"importance-of-glassware-for-wine-tasting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.d-vine.com\/en\/importance-of-glassware-for-wine-tasting\/","title":{"rendered":"Importance of Glassware for wine tasting"},"content":{"rendered":"

Respecting the winegrower\u2019s work during the different stages of a wine\u2019s life is essential and even more so at the time of tasting. Of course, temperature and aeration are two factors that we often think about before tasting a wine, but we unfortunately tend to forget the importance of the glassware that will be used.<\/strong> And yet, glassware is a fundamental aspect of wine tasting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

The Visual Aspect<\/h2>\n

First of all, glassware has a visual effect that attracts our eye. Just like you pay attention to presentation when dressing a table or a plate, you should also take care when selecting your glassware. Glassware is an integral element of tableware.<\/strong> And every item of tableware is key, as its attractiveness influences a person\u2019s state of mind. The aim is always to show the product at its best<\/strong> in order to entice the customer, who should be enchanted even before commencing the tasting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Technical Features\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In addition to being attractive, a glass needs several essential technical features. Stemmed glasses were originally created to avoid poisonings, by making the part containing the wine visible to all. Nowadays, stemmed glassware is essential in wine tasting, for altogether different reasons that we\u2019ll explain below.<\/p>\n

Importance of the foot<\/h3>\n

Firstly, a stemmed glass allows you to hold it by its stem or even its foot or base. The benefits of holding the glass this way are twofold:<\/p>\n