Arcoroc Vina

Start with the wine glasses. For white wine you are well served by 26 to 36 cl, and the 30 cl Juliette glass is also available with a fill line. For red wine take 40 to 58 cl, because the wine needs room to open up. The Splendid glass and the 58 cl Vap glass are the largest bowls in the range.

Alongside these are the 19 and 23 cl flutes for champagne and prosecco, tumblers of 34 and 35 cl for water and soft drinks, and long drink glasses of 35 and 36 cl. The outlier is the 70 cl gin and tonic glass: a balloon shape with plenty of room for ice, tonic and garnish.

Fill a wine glass to the widest point of the bowl. In a 40 cl glass, that amounts to approximately 12 to 15 centiliters, leaving enough air above the wine to retain its aroma. White wine should be served colder and in smaller portions.

Fill the 70 cl gin and tonic glass completely with ice before adding the gin; the more ice, the more slowly it melts. The ratios are listed under gin and tonic. The flute keeps the bubbles for longer and is therefore also the right shape for a mimosa or a bellini.

Vina is made from tempered soda-lime glass. Tempering makes the glass stronger against knocks and against temperature swings, which makes all the difference in a commercial dishwasher running all evening. The rim is reinforced, because that is where damage starts.

Everything in the range is dishwasher safe. Do not let stems rest against each other in the rack, because most breakage happens not while pouring but in the rack and in the cupboard. A limescale film comes off with a splash of vinegar in the rinsing water.

If you want to see what else the brand makes, you can find the full range at Arcoroc. If you are looking by shape, you will find the red wine glasses for large bowls, the white wine glasses for smaller sizes, the champagne flute glasses for bubbles, or the gin and tonic glasses for the 70 cl balloon shape. Not sure about the size or quantity? The frequently asked questions below can help you further.