RCR Optiq Wine Glass 45 Cl - 6 Pieces
Luigi Bormioli Supremo Bordeaux Wine Glass 55 Cl - 6 Pieces
Luigi Bormioli Magnifico Medium Wine Glass 46 Cl - 4 Pieces
Stölzle Lausitz Power Wine Glass 40 Cl - 6 Pieces
Why does a large wine glass work?
Not because it holds more, but because there’s more air above the wine. In a large glass with a small amount of wine, the aroma settles in the bowl, and you smell much more than in a small, half-full glass. Swirling is easier too: the wine can move around without spilling over the rim.
That’s why wine glasses have grown over the past twenty years. A red wine glass of 60 to 75 cl is now standard, while a Burgundy glass holds up to 96 cl. Read about the difference between these two shapes in our article on the Burgundy or Bordeaux glass.
How full should you pour a large wine glass?
The same amount as in a small glass: 12 to 15 cl. That’s a third of a 45 cl glass and a fifth of a 75 cl glass. Filling a large glass halfway is a common mistake: you then pour 35 cl, almost half a bottle, and the wine has no room left to breathe.
So a 75 cl bottle still makes five to six glasses, no matter how large the glass is. Read about standard sizes in our article on wine glasses.
Which wines call for a large glass?
Full-bodied, aromatic red wines: Burgundy, Barolo, Rioja Reserva, Bordeaux, Syrah. The more a wine has to say, the larger the glass can be. Light white wine, rosé, and young, crisp wines belong in a smaller glass; otherwise, they quickly lose their freshness and the wine gets too warm.
With large glasses, pay attention to the stem: the larger the bowl, the more quickly a thin stem can break while polishing. Hold the glass by the bowl when drying it, not by the base. Find all sizes in our large wine glasses collection.
The right glass
The RCR Aria Burgundy glass holds 72 cl and is made of lead-free crystal, for Pinot Noir and full-bodied white wine. The Nude Glass Pure Burgundy glass holds 71 cl and has a paper-thin rim. Find all sizes in the large wine glasses collection.
RCR Aria Burgundy Glass 72 cl (6 pieces)
Nude Glass Pure Burgundy Glass 71 cl (6 pieces)
Good to know
Do large wine glasses fit in the dishwasher?
Glasses up to about 24 cm tall fit in the upper rack of most dishwashers. Taller glasses must go in the lower rack or be washed by hand. Measure the height before you buy.
How do you store large wine glasses?
Store upright in the cupboard or hanging by the stem in a rack. Don't place it on the rim, as that's the thinnest part of the glass. Read more in our article about glasses in the dishwasher.
Is a large glass also good for white wine?
For a full-bodied, oak-aged Chardonnay or a rich Viognier, yes. For crisp white wine, 35 to 45 cl is better.
Frequently asked questions
How many cl is a large wine glass?
60 to 96 cl. A red wine glass of 60 to 75 cl is common, while a Burgundy glass holds up to 96 cl. Browse our large wine glasses.
How full should you pour a large wine glass?
12 to 15 cl, just like in a small glass. The space above is for the aroma.
Why are wine glasses so large?
Because the wine's aroma collects in the space above the wine. The larger that space, the more you can smell.
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