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Holding a glass is quite simple, but it has a direct impact on the consumption of any drink.
Regarding wine, as important as how to hold a glass is the quantity to serve. It is important not to serve more than 1/3 of a wine glass so that it is possible to swirl it and feel the majority of the drink’s flavours and textures.
If we serve more than 1/3 it is not only inelegant but it will be more difficult to swirl the wine. When talking about white wines, longer tasting times will make the wine warmer, and its tasting will not be so pleasant. Regarding sparkling wine, we should serve about half of a flute for the same reasons.
How to hold it correctly?
We are supposed to hold the glass with 3 fingers (the index, the middle and the thumb finger), without touching its body, not leaving any finger’s mark and not to transmit any heat. It would naturally warm the wine and to change its aromas.
If the glass has no stem, we should hold it right above the wine line, just to avoid its warming.
Cheers!
