Wine glass

Our Wine glass range includes more than 200 references dedicated to tasting wines and sparkling wines. From the universal glass to the champagne flute, including tasting glasses and bowls specific to red or white wine, this range covers every need of cafés, hotels and restaurants as well as private customers. The shape of the bowl, the thinness of the rim and the length of the stem all contribute directly to the expression of aromas. This range is part of the Glassware section.

Types of wine glass

• Universal glass — versatile, for all wines.
• Champagne flute — for sparkling wines.
• Wine tasting glass — to reveal aromas.
• Specific wine glass — shapes suited to each grape variety.
• Red wine glass — wide bowl for aeration.
• White wine glass — narrower bowl for freshness.
• Balloon glass — wide rounded bowl.
• Inao wine glass — standardised tasting glass.
• Gauged glass — built-in serving mark.

Leading brands

• Chef & Sommelier — technical Kwarx glassware.
• Arcoroc — robust stemmed glasses for catering.
• La Rochère — French pressed glassware.
• Schott Zwiesel — resistant Tritan glassware.
• Luigi Bormioli — fine crystalline glasses.
• Bormioli Rocco — versatile Italian glassware.

Choosing your wine glass

Which shape for which wine?

A wide bowl favours the aeration of structured red wines, while a narrower bowl preserves the freshness and aromas of white wines. For versatile service, the universal glass remains the easiest solution to manage in the hospitality trade. Among the most popular collections, the Abeille range is the best-selling, followed by Open Up - Mikasa and the Versailles collection, while the Viticole and Elegance ranges appeal to the catering trade.

Which capacity to favour?

A generous capacity does not mean a larger serving: it lets the wine open up above a one-third fill. Medium capacities suit service by the glass, larger ones suit premium service and tasting.

Fine or resistant glass?

Thin rims offer a more delicate tasting; glasses in reinforced materials such as Kwarx or Tritan better tolerate intensive use and the dishwasher. The choice depends on the balance sought between finesse and robustness.

Pulled or attached stem?

A pulled stem (one-piece glass) reduces weak points, an advantage for repeated service. Also check dishwasher compatibility to make daily maintenance easier.

Wine glasses at AZ Boutique

Also discover the neighbouring ranges: Appetizer and cocktail glass, Digestif glass and Carafe & pitcher. AZ Boutique advises both professionals and private customers in choosing their tasting glassware.