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The vessel
Coupe, flute, tulip.
The Marie Antoinette myth, Riedel's science, Zalto's craft. The glass you serve in changes the taste more than you'd think.
16 July 2026 · 3 min read
The Coupe: A British Sparkle, Not a Royal Breast
_Dispelling the enduring myth of Marie Antoinette's influence on sparkling wine's iconic vessel._
The elegant coupe glass, often romantically linked to Marie Antoinette, actually boasts a far older, more pragmatic English origin in the 17th century.
Martin Nisu
15 July 2026 · 4 min read
The Subtle Power of Thin Glassware
_How Riedel, Zalto, and Schott Zwiesel Elevate the Sparkling Wine Experience._
Exploring how the material and design of fine wine glasses, from Riedel's varietal focus to Zalto's feather-light form, subtly yet profoundly alter perception.
Martin Nisu