Luigi Bormioli Atelier

The two wine glasses serve different purposes. The 61 cl is the table size for red wine and full-bodied whites: spacious enough to swirl, yet small enough to fit beside plates. The 80 cl is a Burgundy glass, intended for pinot noir and nebbiolo, where the broad base spreads the wine over a large surface area. Pour no more than 12 cl into either. The 59 cl tumbler is remarkably large for whisky and works better as a water glass or for a long drink with plenty of ice; the 40 cl is the classic size for whisky with one ice cube.

Use the 1-liter carafe to let young red wine breathe for half an hour before the meal: pour it in all at once and leave the carafe standing; there is no need to swirl it. The small 0.25-liter carafes are the Italian table solution for house wine or water, one per person at the table. The 27 cl flute is more spacious than usual, making it suitable for a Kir Royal, which needs room for a layer of syrup in addition to the bubbles.

The glass is heat-treated during production, which makes the rim and the stem harder than on ordinary crystal glass. Luigi Bormioli therefore states that the series withstands hundreds of dishwasher cycles without going dull. Stand the bowls upright in the rack and keep them from touching, because a knock against another foot is still fatal. Rinse the carafe afterwards with warm water so no wine ring is left at the bottom.

The rest of the range is listed under Luigi Bormioli. If you want to compare wine glasses by capacity, see red wine glasses or the large wine glasses from 60 cl. You can find other models and sizes under carafes and, if you want to let your wine breathe, under decanters. If you want to use the 40 cl tumbler for an Old Fashioned , you can find the proportions and preparation there.