Riccardo

La cicala e la formica

69. What is the minimum number of wine glass types a wine enthusiast should have at home? Only one. I've never seen the logic of putting white wine in a smaller glass than red and I've been unconvinced by the need for a different glass for each sort of wine. The glass should taper towards the top so you can swirl it without losing liquid and to capture the aroma. It should have a stem so you don't affect the wine's temperature. It should be transparent so you can enjoy the colour. It should ideally be as thin as possible, especially at the rim, so that you feel close to the wine when you're tasting it.

From wine god Jancis Robinson