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Wineglasses are designed to drink and savor wine, though the impact of glass shape on taste is debatable. Some believe that the glass's shape intensifies flavor and aroma, enhancing a wine's varietal characteristics. Wine glasses typically consist of a stem, bowl, and foot; some designs narrow towards the top to focus the aroma. Stemless versions are also available but may not offer the same benefits as their traditional counterparts. Red wine glasses have wider, rounder bowls that increase oxidation, which is said to improve the taste of full-bodied reds like Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Bordeaux glasses direct wine to the back of the mouth, while Burgundy glasses lead it to the tip. White wine glasses vary in size and shape; wide mouthed ones promote oxidation for fuller wines, while smaller mouthed versions preserve the crispness of lighter whites. Champagne flutes have a tall, narrow design that keeps sparkling wine carbonated longer, and sherry glasses are used for aromatic drinks. Holding a glass by the stem helps maintain temperature and prevents smudging the bowl. In the 18th century, glassmakers added spiral patterns or threads to stems, creating designs like airtwist and opaque twist.