Does a red wine glass usually have a larger mouth than a white wine glass.?!
Does a red wine glass usually have a larger mouth than a white wine glass.?
I was told that whites are more slender and have a smaller mouth. The reds larger because of the tannins and more boquet, nose, etc.
Is there a standard or does this vary by manufacturer?
Mike
Answers:
No such thing... I believe it's something perpetuated by the wine snobs to show that they know more than the common folk... You can use the same type of glass for red and white wines...
http://www.winejoe.com/wineroad/wrwinesg...
This blog gives general guidelines about picking a wine glass style.
http://blog.wineeducation.com/2004/10/wi...
Mike, if you have a red wine it's best to open the bottle and let it sit and "breathe" for a little while and that is why the larger "bowl" glasses are normally used for red. There is a larger area to allow this process. It does make a difference in the flavor of the wine.
you are right
different shaped glasses for different wine
reds have a biiger one as you also taste with your nose
Mike, the are a zillion different wine glasses for different wines. They are designed with that specific wine in mind. If you were going to purchase wine glasses for your home and don't want ten different style glasses then get one in between. It is a general rule of thumb that red glasses are generally larger because they will need more contact with air to breathe. White wine glasses are usually slightly smaller because they do not require the same air contact with the wine. Check out riedel.com they make wine glasses and sell a lot of different types and even tell you what they recommend for just about every wine.
red wines need to air a little more then white wines do so they have a bigger glass, it is also a good idea if you didn't decant the wine (for a red wine) to swish it around a little to make sure it gets properly aerated. i don't have a link to any site i just know from drinking wines, air in the wine makes a difference and big reds ( cab sauvignon, Bordeaux, pinot noir, etc.) need the air, better and older wines live and die by if they are properly aerated, and the wine glass helps this. i know some people think its a wine snob thing, and no it really doesnt matter for most less expensive wines, but try it on a good bottle and you will notice a difference. go to a GOOD wine store near you and ask them they can really give you all the info you need to know.
yes, this is absolutely true. A true red wine glass will always have a larger mouth, to allow the wine to breathe, fully releasing all of its flavors.
However, there are glasses made with mouths sized somewhere inbetween glasses for reds/whites, and this middle ground glasses are great for both styles of wine.