Look Smart and Sophisticated by Choosing the Right Stemware for the Right WineIf you’re drinking alone you may as well just chug from the bottle, but if you’re spending an evening with that special someone choosing the right wine glass can be an easy way to impress them. The fact of the matter is, the type of wine glass you use can alter the taste and quality as  well as add a touch of aesthetic value to the experience. Choosing the right wine glass also depends on what you are drinking, certain wines preform better in certain types of stemware.When choosing the right wine glass some basic things to keep in mind are the size, shape and thickness of the stemware. In contrast with other forms of alcohol, wine is meant to be experienced through sight and smell as well as taste. The qualities of your stemware will play an important role in the overall experience. Wine glasses are typically divided into three categories, the red wine glass, the white wine glass and champagne flutes.A white wine glass is generally narrower than a red but not as narrow as a flute and should be larger than 12 inches in size. The reason for this particular shape is to cut down on the surface area of the stemware. This allows for less air to circulate inside the wine glass and also reduces the amount of contact your hand will have with the wine glass. This keeps the fluid from being warmed by the air and the body heat from your hand, which would alter the flavor. If you’re having trouble choosing the right wine glass for a white, just stick with the hock glass. The hock is the traditional German stemware for serving Riesling wines and is a good choice for all white wines.When choosing the right wine glass for a red wine there are two major types of glasses to consider. First is the Bordeaux glass. Its tall and has a broad bowl and is great for wines such as Cabernet and Merlot. It is said to direct the fluid to the back of the mouth. Next is the Burgundy stemware. Its designed with a larger bowl than the Bordeaux to allow the accumulation of aromas of the more delicate wines such as Pinot Noir. It is said that this kind of wine glass directs the fluid to the tip of the tongue. A red wine glass should be larger than 12 inches.