The Right Glasses for Each Type of Wine

To enjoy a wine at its best, it is not enough to choose the right bottle: the glass plays a fundamental role. The shape of the goblet affects how we perceive aromas, structure and temperature. Here is a practical guide to match it correctly, even at home.

🍷 1. Tulip Chalice

Perfect for:

Young, aromatic white wines (Grillo, Catarratto, dry Zibibbo)
Fresh rosé

Why: it favours the perception of aromas and keeps the wine fresh for longer.

🍷 2. Medium Chalice (Universal)

Perfect for:

Light red wines (Frappato, Nerello Mascalese)
Structured white wines

Why: balances oxygenation and aroma concentration. Ideal if you have little space.

🍷 3. Balloon

Perfect for:

Full-bodied red wines (Nero d'Avola, Syrah, aged blends)

Why: the wide shape allows greater oxygenation, which is essential for structured wines.

🍷 4. Flute or Narrow Goblet

Perfect for:

Sparkling and Classic Method

Why: It preserves effervescence and concentrates perlage upwards.

🍷 5. Liqueur or Amaro glass

Perfect for:

Grappa, bitters, sweet or spiced liqueurs

Why: small, concentrated, retains alcoholic and aromatic notes on the nose.

✨ Taste in Style at Home

Even without a professional wine cellar, you can enhance every Reliquo bottle by choosing the right glass. The visual, olfactory and gustatory pleasure increases exponentially!