The Luigi Bormioli Atelier Merlot Glass is a premium, commercial-grade stemmed wine vessel masterfully engineered to enhance both the sensory appreciation and the operational efficiency of full-bodied red wines. Part of the highly acclaimed Atelier collection, this glass features a scientifically designed, contemporary bowl profile with a sharp, angular V-shaped contour. This distinctive structural configuration serves multiple critical purposes: it aerates the wine rapidly to open up complex bouquets, increases the perceived volume of the liquid inside the bowl, and provides an immediate, built-in visual cue at the turn of the glass for flawless portion and pour control. This natural pour indicator helps floor staff maintain consistent serving sizes, reducing inventory shrinkage from accidental over-pouring. Additionally, the engineered geometry distribution strengthens the overall structure, increasing the glass's physical resistance to structural shocks and rim breakages during fast-paced service.

Boasting an expansive 700ml maximum capacity, a wide 101mm bowl diameter, and an elegant 244mm total height, this professional stemware is ideally proportioned to showcase bold Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Bordeaux-style varietals. The vast surface area created by the wide angular bowl accelerates the dissipation of harsh alcohol vapors while funneling rich black fruit, spice, and oak aromatics directly toward the palate. The glass is finished with a seamless, drawn stem for maximum break resistance against torsion stress, and sits on a perfectly balanced foot to ensure high stability on crisp tablecloths and bar rails alike.

Constructed in Italy from Luigi Bormioli’s proprietary SON.hyx high-tech lead-free crystal glass, this red wine glass delivers unmatched optical brilliance and complete color neutrality. This allows sommeliers and guests to evaluate the depth, hue, and tear legs of vintage wines with absolute precision. Built to withstand the brutal physical demands of premium hospitality environments, the advanced crystal composition offers elite structural resistance to mechanical impacts and surface scratching. The glass is completely safe for industrial dishwashers, guaranteed to endure over 4,000 wash cycles without clouding or etching. For seamless back-of-house workflow integration, the stemware is precisely dimensioned to match standard commercial glasswashing systems, pairing perfectly with a standard 5160 base wash rack and five 5161 extenders.