In a traditional silver service setting, some common types of glassware that may be used include:
Water Goblet: A large glass for serving water at the table.
Wine Glass: Different glasses may be used for red wine, white wine, and champagne.
Sherry Glass: A small glass for serving fortified wines like sherry or port.
Champagne Flute: A tall, narrow glass for serving champagne or sparkling wine.
Brandy Snifter: A short-stemmed glass with a wide bowl for serving brandy or cognac.
Tumbler: A short glass typically used for serving spirits on the rocks or mixed drinks.
These are just a few examples of the types of glassware that may be used in a silver service setting. The specific types of glassware used can vary depending on the menu and service style.
Red wine glass: This glass typically has a rounaer, wiaer powl compared to white wine glasses, allowing the wine to breathe and enhancing its flavors. It is ideal for full-bodied red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah.
White wine glass: White wine glasses have a more U-shaped bowl that is smaller and narrower than red wine glasses. They are designed to preserve the delicate aromas of white wines like Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling.
Martini glass: The iconic triangular-shaped martini glass is perfect for serving cocktails like martinis, cosmopolitans, and other mixed drinks that are typically served without ice.
Highball glass: Tall and narrow with a straight profile, highball glasses are ideal for cocktails like mojitos, gin and tonics, and whiskey highballs.
Cocktail (or rocks) glass: Also known as an Old Fashion glass, this short tumbler is perfect for serving spirits over ice, as well as cocktail like the Old Fashioned and Negroni.
Beer mug: Beer mugs are typically thick and sturdy, designed to hold a large volume of beer and maintain a cold temperature. They are ideal for serving beers like lagers, stouts, and ales.
Pilsner glass: Pilsner glasses have a tall, slender shape that showcases the color and effervescence of pilsner beers, as well as other lighter beers like pale ales and lagers.
Shot glass: Small and sturdy, shot glasses are designed for serving straight shots of liquor or spirit-based shooters.
Cognac Glass or Snifter
When selecting glassware for drinks, consider the aromas and flavors of the beverage, as well as the visual presentation. Using the appropriate glassware can enhance the overall drinking experience and showcase the unique characteristics of different beverages.
The glasses should be placed in front of the plate and slightly moved to the right. The glasses follow the line of the knives and starting from the left they go from the water glass to the stemware. In the part closest to the plate you need to place the large one for water, then the smaller one for red wine and further to the right the one for white wine and, behind the latter, the flute for sparkling wine or champagne.
Wine glasses are removed before dessert.
Depending on the size of the table and available space, the glasses can be placed horizontally or diagonally; always respecting the rule: from left to right, water - red wine - white wine
CURIOSITY
In Japan you cannot fill your glass of wine yourself but your neighbor at the table must do it. It is also forbidden to start drinking if everyone does not have a full glass (this, in reality, is also good practice in our own Italy).