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HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

Please remember the following rules when handling these connoisseur glasses:

1. FILLING THE GLASS

Fill the glass only to the widest diameter of its bowl. This will ensure maximum development of the wine´s
bouquet, and also provide the most elegant table setting.

2. HOLDING THE GLASS

The appropriately filled glass should always be held by the stem rather than the bowl, as heat from the hand
could raise the wine`s temperature above its optimum and negatively influence the bouquet of the wine.

3. SwIRLING THE GLASS

Carefully swirling the glass allows oxygen into the wine by increasing its surface area and helps release the
wine´s rich, mature aroma.

4. wHy AND HOw TO DECANT wINES

To decant wine means to transfer it from its bottle to a decanter or carafe before drinking. During storage or
aging, wine can develop a solid deposit or sediment at the bottom of the bottle. Decanting is an easy means of
separating the sediment from the wine. Decanting also helps the wine breathe, as the greater surface diameter
of the decanter lets more oxygen reach the wine than the bottle`s does. Red wines should be decanted well
before serving and allowed to rest at room temperature for up to one hour to allow the wine to fully develop
its bouquet.

5. wINE TEMpERATURE

Before decanting and/or serving wine, please store it at appropriate temperature (red wines at 15°-17° C, white
wines at 10°-12° C). The proper serving temperature enhances the quality of the wine by allowing it to fully
develop its characteristic aromas and flavors.

6. wASHING THE GLASS

Glasses should always be washed carefully, preferably by hand. Because of our Platinum Glass all Spiegelau
glasses are 100% dishwasher safe, but they are best cared for by avoiding harsh detergents and choosing a
cool, short dishwashing cycle. To avoid detergent residue, rinse glasses thoroughly in clean water. When drying
the bowl of the glass, avoid holding the glass by its stem or base as this can, in extreme cases, cause the stem
to break at its narrowest point.