Wine Glass Research Paper

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10. 0 Wine glass
10.1 Part of wine glass Figure 10.1 Wine glass

Wine glasses are composed into three parts which are the bowl, the stem and the foot. The foot is flat surface at the bottom and broad enough to support the glass. Function of the foot is allows the glass to stand upright and support the bowl. The foot must attach with stem to avoid snapping if held by the foot and swirled. Stem is a part between bowl and foot to support the bowl and attach to the foot. Function of the stem is allows guest to hold the glass without giving the heat from hands to warm the wine. The stem of the glass must be tall enough to let guest hold the glass comfortable. The bowl must be transparent and clear so that guest can observe the color of the wine …show more content…

Wine that made from Zinfandel or Sangiovese grape suitable used zinfandel glass to taste it. Guest can experience the fruit flavor, acidity and tannins from the rim of the glass. Example of the wine that used the glass are Bardolino, Carignan and Dolcetto.

10.2.2 White Wine Glass White wine glass has smaller capacity than red wine glass. White wine glass is medium tall, smaller bowl and narrows with the long stem so that people’s hand temperature will not affect the wine. Smaller bowl are U shaped and upright is allow the aroma to release and maintain the cooler temperature of the white wine. White wines are best served in slightly oxidized. Chardonnay glass Figure 10.2.2.1 Chardonnay glass

Chardonnay glass has a long stem and wide bowl. The long stem can keeps the wine cool for a longer time and the bowl are enough wide to let guest swirl the wine and enjoy the aroma of the wine. Example of the wine used this glass is …show more content…

Riesling glass is to keep the aroma of the fruity aroma at the top part of the glass. This glass is designed to highlight the flavors and aroma of the wine such as Chianti, Riesling and Sangiovese.

Sauvignon blanc glass Figure 10.2.2.3 Sauvignon Blanc glass

Sauvignon Blanc glass has a long stem, narrow bowl and slightly narrow at the top of glass. This glass is tall and slim which let the freshness and aromas of the wine are bring straightly to the nose. This glass is suitable for light white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc, Semillion and Chenin Blanc. 10.2.3 Sparkling Wine Glass
Champagne coupe Figure 10.2.3.1 Champagne coupe

Champagne coupe is the oldest type of champagne glass in the world. Champagne coupe is a flat goblet glass with the big diameter and short with thin stem. The shallow bowl will not develop so much bubbles and bubbles and aromas dissipate quickly in large surface area. This glass will let carbon dioxide escape from wine every fast.

Champagne flute Figure 10.2.3.2 Champagne

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