The Best Wine Glasses of 2024, According to Our Test Kitchen

Best Universal: Josephine No. 2 - Universal

What we like: A sophisticated mouth-blown glass that’s large enough to aerate both red and white wines. 

What to know: At over $100 each, these glasses fall toward the top of the price range. 

Designed by renowned Austrian glassmaker Kurt Josef Zalto, these handmade, mouth-blown glasses scored sky-high marks across the board. We loved the unique, curved shape of the glass, as well as its delicate and thoughtful design. The slightly tapered rim allows the aromas of the wine to develop in the glass, and the bowl boasts an 18.6-ounce capacity, which provides plenty of surface area to aerate the wine quickly.

We also loved that the Josephine glass is well-balanced and comfortable to hold. It feels elegant in the hand and is easy to swirl—an instant conversation piece.

These glasses worked well with every wine varietal we tried, and they can even accommodate large and robust wines like Cabernet and Syrah. This medium-weight glass is technically dishwasher-safe, although the manufacturer recommends hand-washing for best results. The price point may feel a bit steep, but based on its performance, we think it’s well worth the money.

Material: Lead-free crystal | Capacity: 18.6 oz. | Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Also Great: Glasvin Universal Wine Glass

What we like: An affordable, versatile hand-blown glass that works with all types of wine. 

What to know: Feels a little top-heavy. 

Crafted from lead-free crystal, this set of two feather-light glasses impressed us with its value and performance. Because the set is hand-blown at extremely high temperatures, it’s dishwasher-safe, although the brand advises that you load it into the dishwasher carefully to avoid breakage. Glasses measure 9.25 inches high, meaning they should fit comfortably within most kitchen cabinets.

We think this glass makes a solid universal pick, as it performed well across all varietals. It features a smooth, thin lip that makes for a pleasant sipping experience, and we could taste the floral elements of each wine we put into the glass.

One thing to note, though, is that this glass has a noticeably wide base compared to the small size of the bowl, and it felt a bit top-heavy in our tests. Also, given its delicate and spindly design, holding this glass by the stem is not particularly comfortable. We recommend holding the glass by the base for a more balanced feel.

Material: Lead-free crystal | Capacity: 16.9 oz. | Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Best Value: Gabriel-Glas StandArt Crystal Wine Glass

What we like: An attractive and well-made glass set at a competitive price. 

What to know: Better suited for reds and sparkling wines than for whites. 

One of the first things we noticed about the Gabriel-Glas StandArt glass was its beautiful bell shape. This elegant glass has a broad diameter at the base and a conical shape at the top, which is designed to help concentrate the wine’s aromas.

When we tested this glass, we found it to be extremely comfortable, both to sip and to hold. Although the stem is a bit short, we thought this provided great balance and prevented the glass from being too top-heavy. While the glass appears to be delicate, it’s chip-resistant, dishwasher-safe and surprisingly sturdy. It comes as a set of two glasses, which are packaged in a sturdy gift box that you can repurpose for storage.

In our tests, sparkling wines and reds worked particularly well with this glass, benefiting from the shape of the glass and bowl. However, some may find that the shape is more conducive to reds and sparkling wines than white wines, which may lose some of their pep in a large-bowled vessel. 

Material: Lead-free crystal | Capacity: 16 oz. | Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Best Splurge: Zalto Denk’Art Universal Wine Glass

What we like: An elegant glass that brings out the aromas and palates of all wines. 

What to know: One of the most expensive glasses we tested, this may be best for serious collectors. 

If price were not a factor, we would choose this Zalto glass over nearly all of the others. This glass is the definition of elegant. The thin, beadless rim of the glass is comfortable to drink from, and the lightweight design allowed us to really feel the weight of the wine while holding the glass in our tests.

We found the Zalto to be excellent for every kind of wine we put in it, offering up balanced drinking experiences on both the nose and palate.

While this glass felt nice in hand, the stem is quite thin, and we recommend handling this glass carefully to avoid breakage. Additionally, the high price point can be prohibitive for some. We think the Zalto may be a better fit for the for serious oenophiles as opposed to everyday wine drinkers. 

Material: Lead-free crystal | Capacity: 17.9 oz. | Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Best for White Wine: Richard Brendon The Perfect Wine Glass

What we like: A mouth-blown, dishwasher-safe glass with a small, thin shape that’s perfect for white wines. 

What to know: Reds and sparkling wines don’t shine as brightly in this glass. 

Designed as part of a collaboration with wine expert and Master of Wine Jancis Robinson, this mouth-blown glass was intended as an all-purpose wine glass. But, given its smaller size and narrow shape, we found that this dainty glass performed best with white wines. The tulip-shaped bowl and gently tapered top favors crisp, clean whites, although aromatic whites also play nicely in this glass. 

Although the glass is thin, it felt durable in our tests, and despite being a little top-heavy, the glass is comfortable to hold. The shape of the bowl also lends itself well when tilting the glass on its side to assess the clarity of the wine.

Given its petite size, we did think the $64-per-glass price tag was a little steep. But if you’re a white wine connoisseur, this glass can help enhance the bouquet of any bottle you’re sipping.

Material: Lead-free crystal | Capacity: N/A | Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Best for Red Wine: Made In Red Wine Glasses

What we like: A high-value set of glasses that are shaped specifically for red wines. 

What to know: Fragile-feeling stems may be prone to breakage. 

At under $20 per glass, we were impressed with the value and versatility of this Made In glass set when we put them to the test. These glasses have a wide bowl and tapered top, making them ideal for rich red grape varieties that require some aeration. With a 23.75-ounce capacity, there’s plenty of room for swirling, and testers generally found that these glasses felt high-quality and elegant. 

One downside to these high-value glasses, however, is the stems. Although billed as titanium-reinforced, the stems are extremely thin and may succumb to breakage when you’re polishing them. That being said, we found the glasses comfortable to hold despite the delicate stems.

Material: Lead-free crystal | Capacity: 23.75 oz. | Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Best for Bubbles: Schott Zwiesel Verbelle Wine Glasses - Universal Glass

What we like: Strong and durable glassware that helps bring out the best aromas in sparkling wine. 

What to know: These wine glasses are machine produced. 

While these Schott Zwiesel glasses are said to be “universal,” we found them to be much more appropriate for sparkling wines than for reds or whites. The gently tapered shape allows the sparkling wines to aromatize, and it keeps the bubbles intact since there’s less surface area.

While the lip of the glass is thick, it’s still comfortable to drink from, and we found that it doesn’t detract from the tasting experience of the wine. These glasses also clock in at well under $20 per glass and are available as a set of six, meaning you can stock your home bar for a sparkling celebration without spending too much. 

Titanium-infused crystal makes this glassware extra strong, an added benefit for those who intend to use this set in the dishwasher. One caveat: These are not mouth-blown, so the glass is perceptibly thicker than some other glasses we tested. Still, we think this durable set is worth owning for those everyday—and even bespoke—bottles of bubbly. 

Material: Tritan crystal glass | Capacity: 11.8 oz. | Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Best Stemless: Glasvin The Stemless

What we like: These lightweight yet sturdy stemless glasses work beautifully with red and white wines alike.

What to know: The rims on these glasses are very thin, so you’ll want to handle them with care.

If you prefer to sip your vino sans stem, these hand-blown stemless glasses from Glasvin make a great choice. Each glass features a gently tapered design with a slightly narrow opening, and we initially thought they looked like white wine glasses. However, when we tried them out, we found that they work just as well for lighter reds as they do for whites.

While these glasses feel lightweight in the hand, we found them to be quite sturdy. The size of the mouth gave plenty of room for the wine to breathe, allowing us to fully absorb the aromas and flavors. 

The Glasvin Stemless holds up to 16.9 ounces of wine, and it’s dishwasher safe. However, we’ll note that the glass is extremely thin, so you’ll want to exercise caution when you’re loading and unloading these from the dishwasher. You’ll also want to handle them with care when drinking from them, and the manufacturer specifically states that “these glasses are made for wine—no ice cubes, please.”

Material: Lead-free crystal | Capacity: 16.9 oz. | Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Also Great, Stemless: Zweisel Glas Prizma Stemless Wine Glass

What we like: The unique, ribbed design of these glasses makes them easy to grip while you sip.

What to know: These glasses are better suited for white wine than red.

One of the first things we noticed about these Zweisel Glas Prizma stemless glasses is the slightly raised, ribbed pattern on them. While this lends a light-refracting quality to the glasses and gives them an attractive, vintage-inspired look, it also makes them easier to grip in the hand than a standard smooth glass. (Aesthetically pleasing and functional? Sign us up.)

These glasses felt very balanced and comfortable in the hand, and they were just as comfortable to drink from. We found their smaller size and shape to be more equipped for white wines than reds, and we think they’d be perfect for seltzers and other sparkling beverages, as well.

These petite-yet-sturdy Zwiesel glasses are made of Tritan crystal, meaning they’re resistant to chips, scratches and breaks, and they’re also dishwasher safe. While the $119 price point may seem a little steep, these glasses are sold in sets of six, coming out to an approachable $20 per glass. 

Material: Tritan crystal glass | Capacity: 12.75 oz. | Dishwasher Safe: Yes