The 9 Best Red Wine Glasses of 2023

Best Overall

Schott Zwiesel Tritan Pure Cabernet Wine Glasses (Set of 6)

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In terms of quality, functionality, design, and price, Schott Zwiesel’s Tritan collection sits at the top of our list. Crafted in Germany from Tritan crystal, a patented material made up of titanium and zirconium oxides, these well-designed glasses are the ideal height, weight, and size for enjoying light to full-bodied reds of all styles.

Jen Saxby, certified, sommelier and sales and event manager at Benchmark Wine Group, explains that good wine glasses have a “smooth and thin rim” to help with the flow of wine to mouth. “Shape and weight are also important for attenuating the aromas and to provide a comfortable, almost luxurious mouthfeel,” she explains. Additionally,  Fallis describes Schott Zwiesel as “a brand to look for with very appealing prices.”

Price at the time of publish: $72 for set of 6

Material: Glass | Capacity: 18.2 oz | Dishwasher safe: Yes

Best Budget

Crate & Barrel Marin Red Wine Glass

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It’s true—great red wine glasses needn’t break the bank, and for a variety of options, Crate & Barrel is a great place to start. Amongst their budget-friendly lineup of individual glasses, we’ve found the Marin to be the best quality-to-price ratio option. At under $8 a glass, these affordable glasses are well crafted, dishwasher safe, and greatly resemble the design and quality of other hand-blown (and more expensive!) options.

Fallis reveals that it is quite easy to find “very nice, fairly thin stemware at Crate & Barrel, as well as Cost Plus World Market, starting at $4 per glass.” Note: For our runner-up favorite at Crate & Barrel, check out the Tour Red Wine Glass here. 

Price at the time of publish: $7.95 per glass

Material: Glass | Capacity: 21 oz. | Dishwasher safe: Yes

Best Splurge

Zalto Denk'Art Universal Hand-Blown Wine Glass

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When it comes to high-quality glassware, there’s simply no competition—Zaltos are the cream of the crop. Beloved by sommeliers, wine connoisseurs, and novices alike, these world-glass stems are produced from hand-blown crystal in Austria, and promise luxury upon first (and every) sip.

Saxby notes that Zaltos are generally a favorite among many top wine tasters, despite their hefty price tag. “The quality of a wine glass can change the way you experience wine and texture perceptions,” she explains, citing this as one of the many reasons why changing glassware is a big part of running a successful beverage program at restaurants. 

Price at the time of publish: $68-75 per glass

Material: Crystal | Capacity: 18 oz. | Dishwasher safe: Yes

Best Set

Gabriel-Glas Austrian Crystal Wine Glass StandArt Edition (Set of 2)

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For a happy-medium option that can go the limits, check out Gabriel-Glas Austrian Crystal ‘StandArt’ glasses. Ideal for white, red, sparkling, and dessert wines, this versatile set of stems is perfect for concentrating aromatics and emphasizing the best that a wine has to offer, no matter what style or variety it’s made from. The unique shape of the glass is hand-perfected by skilled craftsmen near Salzburg, Austria from a base of lead-free crystal. Best of all, this set of gorgeous stems come in a beautiful gift box, perfect for giving to loved ones or storing neatly in your own home.

Price at the time of publish: $68 for set of 2

Material: Crystal | Capacity: 8 oz. | Dishwasher safe: Yes

Best Design

Glasvin Universal Wine Glass, Set of 2

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Seeking a Zalto-like alternative without the hefty price tag? Look no further than Glasvin. This all-purpose, universal glass is ideal for serving any style of wine, though we prefer it most with light to medium-bodied reds. Similar to Zaltos, Glasvin stems sit extremely lightly in the hand, thanks to their lead-free crystal foundation and paper-thin rim.

Fallis states that beyond knowing the basic shapes, the choice of finding a go-to wine glass is very personal. “You should like the look and feel of the glass in your hand,” she says, stating that if the glass is too heavy or too large, it likely won’t make you happy for too long. 

Price at the time of publish: $79 for set of 2

Material: Crystal | Capacity: 16.9 oz. | Dishwasher safe: Yes

Best for Pros

Richard Brendon X Jancis Robinson 'The Perfect Wine Glass'

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For a glass fit for the pros, simply reach for one designed by them. In collaboration with world-renowned wine critic Jancis Robinson, Richard Brendon created ‘The Perfect Wine Glass’ so as to offer a universal option for whites, rosés, and red wines alike. Each stem is produced from mouth-blown crystal, offering as thin of a rim as possible, which in turn, allows the wine to steal the show. Despite its extremely thin stem and rim, the glass remains durable and dishwasher safe, rendering it perfect for wine dinners and at-home happy hours with friends.

“The best glasses have the thinnest glass and are very light to hold but are incredibly fragile,” explains Fallis. “They tend to break easily and are very pricey,” she says. Her solution? Relegating the remaining glasses to a cupboard that no one—except for you, of course—is allowed to access.

Price at the time of publish: $128 for set of 2

Material: Crystal | Capacity: Ideal 4 oz. pour (according to site) | Dishwasher safe: Yes

Best Gift

Made In Red Wine Glasses (Set of 4)

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For a stemware gift that checks all of our boxes, dive into Made In’s four-pack of red wine glasses. Produced in Italy, these beautiful-yet-sturdy glasses are crafted with titanium-reinforced stems, allowing a high resistance to breakage. The stems’ classic Bordeaux shape, sleek design, and middle-of-the-road price tag make them our go-to gifting option.

“Different wine varieties are going to call for different glass shapes,” explains Saxby, equally noting that when seeking out wine glasses, remembering that low-quality glasses will generally boast thicker rims, which in turn, add an “undesirable texture” to a wine experience. 

Price at the time of publish: $69 for set of 4

Material: Glass | Capacity: 23 oz. | Dishwasher safe: Yes