Spiegelau Rose Glasses

These stemware pieces are made for serving rosé wine. The name points to Spiegelau, a glassmaker known for thin-walled stemware. This listing doesn't state the capacity, material, set size or dimensions, so check the product specifications before you count on any of those. Glasses sold for rosé usually have a medium-sized bowl, narrower than a red wine glass and a little wider than a typical white wine glass. That shape keeps the wine's fruit aromas gathered at the rim without letting a chilled pour warm up too quickly. Rosé is mostly about delicate fruit and freshness. Styles like Provence-type dry rosés usually show strawberry, watermelon, citrus peel and a mineral or herbal edge, with crisp acidity and little to no tannin. A bowl of this proportion lets those aromas lift without the alcohol dominating the nose. Fuller, darker rosés, such as those from Tavel or from grapes like Grenache and Syrah, have more body and berry depth. They also do well in the same shape, since the opening is wide enough to release the extra aroma. For use, hold the glass by the stem so your hand doesn't warm the bowl. Rosé is generally served around 8 to 10°C, which is cold but not so cold that the aromas shut down. Fill it about a third to halfway, which leaves room to swirl and concentrate the scent. Rosé rarely needs decanting, and a chilled bottle is best poured straight into the glass. Thin-rimmed stemware of this kind is generally best washed by hand with warm water and dried with a lint-free cloth to avoid spotting. Check the product details to see whether these are dishwasher-safe. Pair the glasses with the foods that suit chilled rosé: grilled prawns, niçoise salad, charcuterie, tomato-based dishes and soft goat's cheese.