Red Wine Glasses

A tulip shaped glass will allow more air to reach the wine’s surface while concentrating the aromas at the top. Even different reds require a different size glass. Very bold reds like Cabernet Sauvignon require a wider glass than Pinot Noir, which has a lighter flavor.

Whichever type you will be serving, it should be between the temperatures of 54 and 68 °F, which are slightly cooler than room temperature. If you do not have a cellar or merchandiser, and just store your bottles on shelves in the restaurant, you can quickly cool the wine down to the proper serving temperature by placing it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes prior to serving. Most aficionados will stress the importance of serving temperature and how you should only hold the glass by the stem, because handling the bowl warms up the wine and affects the taste. However, stemless red wine glasses are growing in popularity, and most people will not handle the glass long enough to make the drink too warm.