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White wines are typically served in smaller bowled glasses.

• Preserve floral aromas

• Maintain cooler temperature

• Delivers more aromas (even at cooler temperatures) due to proximity to nose

You’ll notice that full-bodied white wines such as oak-aged Chardonnay or Viognier, older white wines, orange wines and some vintage sparkling wines are typically desired out of a larger bowled white wine glass. This style, originally introduced by Riedel as a “Montrachet” glass , emphasizes the creamy texture in these wines with a wider mouth.

 

2 main styles of white wine glasses emphasize maintaining a cool temperature and/or delivering aromas.