SCHOTT ZWIESEL Enoteca - Red wine glass

Handmade feels different in the hand — the bowl is generous enough for the old Rioja to open up, and I swear the aromas hit my nose more clearly than with my old glasses. Cleaning them is easy too, since the crystal is thin but not fragile.

The rim is so thin and precise that the wine hits your palate exactly where it should, and the handmade feel is obvious the second you pick it up. I opened a Rioja last night and the aromas just kept unfolding in the bowl. It's pricey, but for anyone serious about tasting, it's absolutely worth it.

The way this glass funnels the wine to the front of my palate is remarkable—I finally understand what people mean by a glass that "breathes." The handcrafted bowl feels impossibly delicate yet sturdy, and it makes a simple Rioja taste like a much pricier bottle.