The Zalto Burgundy Glass
The glass for wines that whisper. A wide, round bowl built to unlock aroma and finesse.
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The short answer
The Zalto Denk'Art Burgundy is a wide, round-bowled glass made for delicate, aromatic reds — above all Pinot Noir, plus Nebbiolo and other perfumed wines. The large bowl gives subtle aromatics room to bloom and softens acidity into a silky line. It's mouth-blown, feather-light and a joy for finesse-driven wine. Drink bold Cabernet instead? You want the Bordeaux.
The specs
Height
230 mm
Bowl width
125 mm
Capacity
960 ml
Bowl shape
Wide & round
Why the shape works
A Burgundy bowl is wide and round — noticeably broader than a Bordeaux glass, with a bowl that pulls in toward the rim. That large surface area lets a delicate, aromatic red release its perfume, while the incurving rim gathers those aromatics and delivers them to your nose. For a wine built on subtlety rather than power, it's transformative: it pulls acidity, aroma and sweetness into one balanced, silky line.
Zalto's Burgundy does this while feeling almost weightless. Each glass is mouth-blown by hand in Austria from lead-free crystal, its bowl angles based on the 24°, 48° and 72° tilt angles of the earth. The bowl is large — 960 ml — but so thin and light it never feels unwieldy. It's the glass that makes people lean in and say the wine smells extraordinary.
Best wines for the Zalto Burgundy
- Pinot Noir (all regions)
- Nebbiolo — Barolo & Barbaresco
- Blaufränkisch & aromatic reds
- Elegant, perfumed Syrah
- Aged, delicate reds
- Rich, oak-driven Chardonnay
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Zalto Burgundy Glass — FAQ
What is the Zalto Burgundy glass for?
The Zalto Denk'Art Burgundy is made for delicate, aromatic red wines — above all Pinot Noir, plus Nebbiolo (Barolo and Barbaresco) and other perfumed, finesse-driven reds. Its wide, round bowl gives those subtle wines a large surface to open up, releasing their aromatics and softening acidity into one silky, balanced line.
What is the difference between the Zalto Burgundy and Bordeaux glass?
The Burgundy is shorter but much wider and rounder (230 mm, 960 ml), built for delicate, aromatic reds like Pinot Noir. The Bordeaux is taller and more tapered (240 mm, 765 ml), built for bold, tannic reds like Cabernet. Choose Burgundy for perfume and finesse, Bordeaux for power and structure.
Is the Zalto Burgundy glass good for Pinot Noir?
It's one of the best glasses in the world for Pinot Noir. The wide Burgundy bowl gives the wine's delicate red-fruit and floral aromatics maximum room to express themselves, and the shape channels that perfume straight to your nose. If Pinot Noir is your wine, this is the shape to own.
Can I use the Zalto Burgundy glass for Chardonnay?
Yes — for rich, oaked Chardonnay in particular. The large bowl suits a fuller-bodied white that benefits from air and room to open, much like a light red. For crisp, unoaked whites a smaller glass keeps them fresher, but a serious white Burgundy shows beautifully in this glass.
Is the Zalto Burgundy dishwasher safe?
Zalto states the Denk'Art glasses are dishwasher safe, and some owners machine-wash them on a gentle, low-heat cycle. Because the crystal is so thin and the Burgundy bowl is large and delicate, most people hand-wash them — the real risk is knocking that big, fine bowl against other items rather than the water itself.