What is Tritan wine glass?
What is Tritan wine glass?
Tritan® crystal glass is a unique, internationally patented crystal glass invented by Schott Zwiesel. It is entirely lead and barium free, using oxides of titanium and zirconium instead. It has a high-temperature production process that includes tempering.
What wine goes in a Burgundy glass?
The Burgundy glass is designed for lighter, full-bodied wines like Pinot Noir. This glass is shorter than the Bordeaux glass but it has a bigger bowl so the wine is directed to the tip of the tongue so the drinker can taste the more delicate flavors.
What is the difference between Burgundy and red wine glasses?
Although it is widely accepted that red wines benefit from a larger glass, some types of red benefit from minute changes in glass shape. A “Burgundy” glass, on the other hand, has a bigger bowl to pick up on aromas of more delicate red wines such as Pinot Noir. This style of glass directs wine to the tip of the tongue.
Are Tritan glasses safe?
Tritan glasses resist cracking and breaking even under severe impact and thermal shock. Tritan plastic drinking glasses are dishwasher-safe. Tritan plastic glasses look like glass, it offers the same clarity as glass drinkware, but it’s not as scratch-resistant as glass (no plastic is).
Why do you use different glasses for wine?
Why are there so many different glasses for wine? In order to taste flavors in wine you really need space above the wine to collect aromas. One type of white wine glass is better at maintaining a cool temperature. The other is better at collecting aromas.
Do Tritan glasses break?
TritanTM by Eastman is a high-quality, durable plastic that is practically shatterproof. Because of the materials used in a Tritan wine glass, these glasses tend to look like real crystal. But, unlike true crystal, these wine glasses don’t break when they fall from the table or slip from your hands.
