SIZE OF WINE GLASSES, HEIGHT, VOLUME AND DIMENSIONS, MUST KNOW

Joanna Maya
Aug 23, 2017 · 1 min read

I have recently designed the collection of wine glasses for sommeliers. The whole process required from me to conduct further research about sizes of stemware. The below are the capacity of the entire glass and these are not servings. For servings by glass in the UK please refer to the following page.

The minimal wine glass is clear, has a stem, and holds at least four fluid ounces (120 milliliters). The usual all-purpose wine glass holds at least twice as much. In recent years, the sizes of wine glasses have increased and thus, the the sizes of servings. Nevertheless, the extra capacity is better devoted to still air space that traps the wine’s bouquet. Except for champagne glasses, the actual amount of wine poured is half or less of the glass’s capacity. For instance, the standard serving of still wine is either 125ml or 175 ml.

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Joanna Maya

Founder of @GurasuCrystal London based boutique brand of fine crystalware. I love beautiful interiors, french bulldogs & buying from inspiring brands.

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