When entertaining guests, we all want to pour the wine properly. In order to do so, consider these small, but important, details before the doorbell rings.

In summary:

• Open the bottle in front of your guests
• Do not touch the wine glass with the bottle
• Always hold the body of the bottle
• Pour white and rosé wine up to a maximum of half a glass
• Red wine glasses should be no more than a third full

Where to open the bottle

In general, open bottles in front of your guests. Don't hide them in the kitchen. This ensures that everyone sees it's the original wine. In the past, people wanted to be sure landlords weren't substituting a bad wine for their own bottles. The best way to get into your wine is with our 9wines corkscrew! Thanks to the two-stage hinge, the bottle will be open in a matter of seconds.

Big belly or slim neck?

Wine should be enjoyed. Accordingly, pour it slowly and carefully. The best way to do this is to hold the bottle in the middle of its body, giving you the greatest control over the flow of liquid. Holding the bottle by the neck may look cool, but runs the danger of a few drops missing the glass. With a firm grip on the bottle, gently tilt it over the glass with the label always pointing outwards - your guests want to know what they're about to drink.

No gos and help

No matter what time it is or how many measures you're pouring, there's a general no-go that should always be observed. The bottle should under no circumstances touch the edge of the glass. Firstly, it doesn't look nice. Secondly, it can cause clinking and scratching. In the worst-case scenario, it may even break your wine glass. There is, however, a simple tool to make pouring easier. The so-called “drop stop” is a disc that's rolled up to form a spout and inserted into the neck of the bottle, allowing the wine to flow smoothly into the glass. If you don't want too many glasses cluttering up your cupboards, use this universal UNO wine glass from Sophienwald. It's ideal for red, white and sparkling wines.

The amount of wine matters!

It might look stingy if you don't serve your guests a full wine glass, but, for the best experience, less is more. The wine needs air to fully develop its bouquet. That's why white and rosé wines are poured to a maximum of half a glass, and red wines to a maximum of a third. Fill a glass with sparkling wine, as this is the best way to observe the bubbles as they rise. Fill slim champagne glasses up to two thirds.