GLASSWARE 1 AND 2

GLASSWARE 1

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Alsace glass 

Glass with a long stem, usually green, used to serve Alsatian white wines.

burgundy glass 

Stemmed glass whose wide mouth ensures maximum oxygenation of the wine; it is used mainly for Burgundies.

bordeaux glass 

Tulip-shaped stemmed glass, mainly used for Bordeaux; tapering slightly at the top, it concentrates the aroma.

white wine glass 

Somewhat narrow stemmed glass usually used for white wines.

liqueur glass 

Very small stemmed glass used for drinking liqueurs with a high alcohol content.

brandy snifter 

Short-stemmed glass whose pear shape allows the cognac to warm up, and whose narrow lip concentrates the aroma.

port glass 

Small rounded stemmed glass used to serve port and dessert wines.

GLASSWARE 2


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beer mug 

Large cylindrical vessel with a handle used to serve beer; it is usually made of thick glass, ceramic or stoneware.

champagne flute 

Tall and very thin stemmed glass used for champagne and sparkling wines; because the air bubbles break more slowly, the wine retains its effervescence longer.

small decanter 

Small carafe used in restaurants to serve wine.

sparkling wine glass 

Stemmed glass, wider than it is tall, used to serve champagne and sparkling wines.

decanter 

Glass or crystal carafe with a wide base and a narrow neck used to serve water or wine.

water goblet 

Large stemmed glass used to serve water at the table; taller and wider than wine glasses.

cocktail glass 

Conical stemmed glass used to serve certain cocktails; before serving, the rim of the glass can be frosted or decorated with fruit.

highball glass 

Tall narrow straight glass used for serving liquor such as gin, often over ice or sometimes mixed with water, soda, etc.

old-fashioned glass 

Wide short straight glass with a thick bottom primarily used for serving whiskey.