A widely held belief among wine professionals is that the design of a wine glass—from the shape of the bowl to the design of the rim—can directly influence the way a wine is perceived. It can enhance and refine a wine's aromas, texture, flavor, and finish. Certain glass shapes even allow us to enjoy certain grape varieties better than others.
The large, tulip-shaped Barolo wine glass is the ideal shape for enjoying Pinot Noir (known as Pinot Nero in Italy) and red wines from Burgundy. Its distinctive shape, with a generous bowl, allows the wine to come into contact with more air, allowing the aromatic bouquet to fully develop. The slightly outward-curved rim directs the wine to the tip of the tongue—the area of the palate that detects sweetness. This highlights the wine's intense fruit flavors while pleasantly tempering its high acidity. The result is a harmonious, lingering aftertaste—especially important for these magnificent wines.
The Pinot Noir/Burgundy glass is complemented by many other glasses in the Barolo glass series. Each piece is handcrafted by Italian pewterers from high-quality crystal glass with a solid, pleasantly heavy pewter stem, for a particularly refined drinking experience.
