✦ WINE ACADEMY · VISUAL GUIDE ✦
Glassware for
Fortified & Dessert Wines
Compact bowls for Port, Andalusian Copita for Sherry, and an exquisite glass for liquid gold Sauternes.
Volume: 180–250 ml
Height: 160–175 mm
Rim / Bowl: 48–54 mm / 60–68 mm
FOR FORTIFIED WINES (19–20% ABV) VOLUME: 180–250 ml
1. Port Glass
Geometry: Miniature tulip with a narrow rim
✦ HOW BOWL GEOMETRY DELIVERS DENSE AROMAS:
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Protection Against Alcohol Vapour: the compact volume curbs harsh alcohol evaporation, protecting your olfactory senses from spirit burn.
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Concentration of Dense Aromas: focuses decadent nuances of raisins, dried figs, toffee, toasted hazelnuts, and dark cocoa.
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Precise Delivery: guides dense nectar in modest, measured sips directly across the palate.
Sommelier Service Secret
Never serve fortified wines warm or room-temperature. Serve at 14–16 °C to unlock lush complexity without alcoholic prickle.
Volume: 120–180 ml
Height: 150–165 mm
Rim / Bowl: 40–46 mm / 50–58 mm
FOR SPANISH JEREZ / SHERRY VOLUME: 120–180 ml
2. Sherry Copita
Geometry: Traditional Andalusian candle-flame profile
✦ HOW BOWL GEOMETRY DELIVERS DENSE AROMAS:
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Flame Geometry: captures the most elusive yeasty, saline, and flor mineral aromatics.
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Nutty Esters: instantly releases notes of roasted Marcona almonds, chamomile, iodine, and seasoned oak.
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Long Slender Stem: encourages holding by the foot so body heat never warms the fortified wine.
🍯 IDEAL FOR WINES:
Sommelier Service Secret
Pour strictly small measures (50–70 ml) and hold by the base of the stem at 12–14 °C.
Volume: 140–200 ml
Height: 165–180 mm
Rim / Bowl: 54–60 mm / 62–70 mm
FOR NOBLE BOTRYTIS WINES VOLUME: 140–200 ml
3. Sauternes & Tokaji Glass
Geometry: Graceful bowl with an elegant flared rim
✦ HOW BOWL GEOMETRY DELIVERS DENSE AROMAS:
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Sugar & Acid Equilibrium: delivers rich nectar to the posterior palate where refreshing acidity balances natural sweetness.
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Botrytis Unfolding: liberates mesmerizing layers of honeycomb, saffron, dried apricots, candied citrus, and quince.
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Prevents Cloying Heaviness: reveals the regal finesse of legendary Bordeaux and Hungarian Tokaji dessert wines.
🍯 IDEAL FOR WINES:
Sommelier Service Secret
Unbeatable alongside foie gras, Roquefort blue cheese, fresh figs, or stone fruit tarts at 10–12 °C.
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