Zwiesel Glas Ink

The range comes in three shapes. The red wine glass of 63.8 cl has a wide belly in which you can swirl a full-bodied red without it going over the rim, because you fill a glass that size only to about a third. The white wine glass of 40.7 cl is narrower and keeps cool wine at temperature for longer. The champagne glass of 40 cl is roomier than a classic flute, which releases more aroma from mature champagne.

Choose your colour on the basis of what you do with it. Five glasses in five colours make clear who has which glass, which helps over a long evening; six glasses in one colour give a calmer table.

Always hold the glass by the stem, not the bowl. This is especially noticeable with this series, as fingerprints stand out against the colored base. Pour red wine to just below the widest part of the bowl and white wine to about one-third full, leaving room for the aroma. The champagne glass is ideal for aperitifs topped up with sparkling wine, such as a Kir Royal or a mimosa: add the sparkling wine last and pour it down the side of the glass to preserve the carbonation longer.

Tritan takes the dishwasher and the colour sits in the material, so it does not fade. Wash on a short glassware programme and load the glasses so the stems do not touch, because that is where most breakage starts. Polish afterwards with a lint-free cloth, since traces of limescale show up more on coloured glass than on clear glass. When polishing, turn bowl and foot together in the same direction so you put no strain on the stem.

If you are looking for the same shapes without color, you can find the clear alternatives under red wine glasses and white wine glasses. For bubbles, see the champagne flute glasses, where you will find narrower models alongside this more spacious bowl. You can find the other series from this brand under Zwiesel Glas, from the colorless wine collections to the bar series. If you are unsure about the size or how full to pour a glass of this capacity, you will find the frequently asked questions below.