Red wine glasses and white wine glasses differ in shape and size, dependent on the type of wine they’re intended to hold. Red wine glasses are typically taller and have a larger bowl than white wine glasses. As reds are generally bigger and bolder wines, they require a larger glass to allow all those aromas and flavors to emerge.
Here, we’ll get into the various nuances between red and white glass types.
General differences of red vs. white wine glasses The three types of red wine glasses The two types of white wine glasses Red vs. white stemless glasses
Before we get started…
In this article you will learn all about different glass shapes for different types of wines. In general, there are three main red wine glasses and two main white wine glasses.
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