| Burgundy type red wines benefit from using the | | | | release all the notes and aromas of your wine. |
| right glassware to present and serve them. You | | | | You can find them online by searching on "lead |
| can make a significant difference to your | | | | free wide base wine decanter" or similar. The |
| enjoyment of these wines and impress your | | | | correct wine decanter signals that you know |
| guests with your knowledge of wine decanters | | | | about your wine and it has the added advantage |
| and wine glasses. | | | | of being visually satisfying. |
| Burgundy red wine originates from the Bougogne | | | | Choice of wine glass for your Burgundy type red |
| region of eastern France, usually made from the | | | | wine is if anything more important still. |
| Pinot Noir grape. Extensive coverage of this topic | | | | Contemporary designs are shaped to enhance the |
| can be found in Wikipedia. Red wines with similar | | | | nose of the wine and finely made glass is |
| characteristics are now produced in many regions | | | | designed to minimize the barrier between you and |
| of the world and all can benefit from the wine | | | | the wine. Here again it is preferable to buy lead |
| decanters and wine glasses described in this | | | | free wine glasses. |
| article. Major wines that fall into this category are | | | | The ideal shape of your Burgundy red wine glass |
| Barolo, Barbaresco, Burgundy, Grand Cru, | | | | is a deep rounded bowl that tapers upwards to a |
| Beaujolais, Nebbiolo and Pinot Noir. | | | | sheer, narrower rim to allow dense fruit-driven |
| The first step in releasing the potential of your | | | | red wines to concentrate their bouquet. A picture |
| Burgundy red wine is to decant the wine into an | | | | paints a thousand words and you can see an |
| appropriate decanter two or so hours in advance | | | | example at Wine Decanters Plus. |
| of serving. Enhance your wine with a wide based | | | | Follow the above advice and you will improve |
| wine decanter, preferably made from lead free | | | | your enjoyment of wonderful Burgundy type red |
| crystal to ensure that no impurities will leach into | | | | wine and become a source of information and |
| your wine. A large base optimizes oxidation to | | | | inspiration to your friends. |