The Anatomy of a Perfect Wine Glass Every classic wine glass is an object of intentional design, composed of four distinct parts that work in harmony: the rim, the bowl, the stem, and the foot. Each element serves a specific, crucial function that has been refined over centuries of oenological study.. All wine glasses, whether they are white, red or champagne, are all essentially the same and the anatomy of a wine glass breaks down into three main elements; the bowl, the stem and the foot. It is the variations in these elements that create different type of wine glass.
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The anatomy of a wine glass Our founder, Meiron Lees, takes us through the anatomy of a wine glass and why different wine varietals require different shaped glasses. Learn what influence the base, stem, bowl and rim have over the wine as he takes us through the chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon and a champagne flute glasses.. Wine glasses have been an integral part of the wine-drinking experience for centuries. From the delicate, crystal-clear vessels of ancient Rome to the intricately designed, varietal-specific glasses of today, the shape and form of wine glasses have evolved significantly over time. But have you ever stopped to think about why a wine glass is shaped the way it is? Is it simply a matter of.