Wine glasses, despite the variety of designs, are fundamentally similar in structure. They consist of a base, stem, and (in many shapes) Kelch. The space between the poured wine and the upper rim of the glass is referred to as the Kamin. The biggest difference lies in the shape of the bowl. The rounder the bowl, the larger the surface area of the liquid. And the longer or taller the neck, the greater the volume. The larger the surface area and Volumen, the more intensely the Duftstoffe can develop. There are also wine glasses without stems, some of which, like in Heurigenlokalen, have handles. Such glasses are only accepted by purists for drinking water or simple Schankwein. Drinking a Grand Vin from the Bordeaux would be considered sacrilege. However, they are particularly popular in southern countries.
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