The Food52 Guide to Glassware

Red wine, bubbly…round out the bar cart with vessels that are tailor-made for your grape of choice.
Photo by Julia Gartland

Hear It From Our Experts

Check out what Kayla Roolaart, our resident Table & Barware Associate Buyer, has to say about finding the perfect glass.

The Food52 Guide to Glassware

Let's Talk Shapes


White Wine

REDUCE AIR EXPOSURE

REDUCE AIR EXPOSURE

A narrower bowl and opening celebrate white wine’s lighter aromas, without introducing too much air.

MAINTAIN THE CHILL

MAINTAIN THE CHILL

That smaller shape also helps hold a cooler temp for longer. (Luigi Bormioli Roma glasses are especially great at that.)

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Red Wine

ALL ABOUT AERATION

ALL ABOUT AERATION

The larger bowl and tapered opening bring out richer aromas (looking at you, Bordeaux and Cabernet Sauvignon). Plus, you get extra air exposure when swirling.

BUILT FOR STRENGTH

BUILT FOR STRENGTH

For something ultra durable, reach for a Schott Zwiesel glass—it’s infused with zirconium and titanium and reinforced at the rim and base.

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Stemless

Casual Nights Await

Casual Nights Await

These are designed to sit right in the palm of your hand and—oh yeah—take up less space in the cabinet. We love them for casual gatherings.

Hello, Dishwasher

Hello, Dishwasher

Schott Zwiesel glasses come to the rescue again. Titanium makes them extra durable so you can send ‘em through a cycle, no problem.

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Burgundy

FOR AROMATIC POURS

FOR AROMATIC POURS

The fishbowl shape and more dramatic angles trap the aromas of lighter, more delicate wines like Pinot Noir and Burgundy.

SOLID CHOICE

SOLID CHOICE

You’ll want a strong, durable glass here, and—you guessed it—Schott Zwiesel titanium-infused crystal is just the ticket.

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Pop the Champagne

Roma Italian Glassware (Set of 4) by Luigi Bormioli Photo by Julia Gartland

Coupe

Up Close & Personal

Up Close & Personal

A wider bowl gets you closer to all those aromas as you go in for a sip. It’s a great shape for cocktails, too.

Tough As They Come

Tough As They Come

These Roma glasses from Luigi Bormioli are also infused with titanium, so they’re plenty durable for a trip through the dishwasher.

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Flute

More Bubbles & Chill

More Bubbles & Chill

The narrow shape here gives you a smaller surface area (aka longer-lasting bubbles). It also keeps things cooler for longer.

Mid-Century Inspired

Mid-Century Inspired

For a fresh take on the classic flute, try these mid-century-style glasses. They’re extra sturdy thanks to titanium-infused Schott Zwiesel crystal.

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Universal

One wine glass really can do it all—here’s the lowdown on universal glasses, from good to better to best.

Schott Zwiesel Verbelle Wine Glasses, Set of 6
1

Anything Goes

Our favorite glass from this line is the cabernet—its subtle curves welcome whatever you’re pouring.

Schott Zwiesel Verbelle Wine Glasses, Set of 6
$72$96

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Glasvin Universal Wine Glass
2

All Wines Welcome

This one was dreamed up by a wine lover with the sipping experience in mind. Handmade? You bet.

Glasvin Universal Wine Glass
$50$237

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The Perfect Wine Glass
3

The One & Only

This glass comes via a collaboration between British designer Richard Brendon and wine expert Jancis Robinson (she literally wrote the book on wine).

The Perfect Wine Glass
$72$405

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Our Expert Pick

Associate Buyer, Table & Bar

Kayla Roolaart, our resident barware buyer, has a thing for these stackable glasses. They’re made of sturdy tempered glass, too—no wonder they’re getting five-star reviews.

I love these glasses for their versatility! I use them for wine, cocktails, even desserts.  They bring so much style to the table and putting 'em away is a breeze since they're stackable!
I love these glasses for their versatility! I use them for wine, cocktails, even desserts. They bring so much style to the table and putting 'em away is a breeze since they're stackable!
Kayla Roolaart

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