Why is a red wine glass so much larger than a white wine glass?
Actually, there is more than one style stem intended for red wine and some, like the Burgundy style glass, are oversized. The standard red wine glass is only a couple ounces larger than a regular white wine glass, but the shape is vastly different. Red wine should be served at room temperature. Therefore, it should be held by the bowl to keep the wine at the appropriate temperature. Contrary to red wine, white wine is served chilled and should be held by the stem its shape prevents the hand from warming the wine. For more information about Fine Crystal Stemware, see our product guide.
