These fragile wine glasses are the finest in the world at anywhere near this price point. You must be extremely careful when cleaning these glasses; as some have noted, the stems are thin and so is the bowl, so don't try sticking your big mitts inside to dry them.
This glass is also the best glass for champagne/sparkling wine. In France, the winemakers in the Champagne region themselves rarely use the "flute" shape so common in America. As with all wines, champagne needs space for the aromas to be released, and the typical "flute" is too narrow to (gently) swirl the wine. Yes, you should swirl your champagne! It will not make the bubbles dissipate, unless you go overboard and try to emulate a tornado! These glasses are the perfect size, and enhance the bouquet much better than ANY "flute" (hence the use in the winemakers cellars, where the ability to evaluate potential flaws in the wine's aroma is paramount).Get more detail about Riedel Vinum Zinfandel/Riesling/Chianti Glasses, Set of 2.
