A quick way for a wine lover to tell the difference is this: red wine glasses (like a Pinot Noir wine glass) have a larger bowl and wider rims than white wine glasses.
This is because red wine like Pinot Noir has a bolder, stronger flavor than white wine, so it needs more space to “breathe.”
And why is it recommended that wine be swirled before drinking?This increases the exposed surface area even more and releases the aromatic compounds of the wine.
White and rose wines can use the same glass style. The white wine or rose wine glass is more U-shaped (tulip shaped) than round and is smaller than the red wine glass. This helps maintain the wine’s cooler temperature and concentrate the subtle floral aromas.
There are two types of white wine or rose wine glasses:
This glass has a smaller bowl of the two. The design lets the wine move the middle of the palate and express more of its acidity. Try this glass with Sauvignon Blanc, dry Rieslings, or rosé wines.
Experience the subtle aromas of whites with these wine glasses:
Full-bodied white wines have richer aromas and flavors that benefit from the rounder shape and wider opening of these glasses. This is the glass for Chardonnays.
Drink your full-bodied white with these: