These Stackable Wine Glasses Will Make You Feel Like You're in Italy

What We Love About the Bormioli Rocco Hosteria Glasses

While I love that they are small enough to hold confidently instead of balancing a large glass during parties, I also love the way they feel in my hand when I am sitting down. They are slightly heavier than expected, making them feel even more substantial — and substantial they are. I have had them for over two years, and none has cracked or damaged. We have plenty of storage space, but they pack up super tiny so I can have one of each type. The dessert cup resembles a coupe and is excellent for small cocktails and desserts, easily held in one hand. 

I have the goblet and the medium versions, and I always use the medium-sized (about 9.5 ounces) for any wine, white or red. I find the smaller glasses, like short ones used for beer at sushi bars, make drinks taste better. Those more into wine may argue that larger glasses mean more aeration, but I find too much delight in these glasses to care. I also like that these are dishwasher-safe. The fancy glasses I got many years ago must be hand-washed and dried overnight. They also collect a lot of dust — especially since I opt for these Bormioli glasses most of the time. 

The Caveats

Some oenophiles are sticklers for the correct wine glass for a specific grape, such as having a Cabernet glass for Cabernets. If that's of the highest importance to your household, this is not the wine glass for you. It is a smaller pour than a large balloon-type glass on a thin stem. These glasses work for me as someone who prefers smaller pours.

How It Compares

If you prefer a stemless option that can also double as a regular glass, I love the short version of the same brand’s stackable Bodega glass. It can double as a parfait or pudding vessel and pour tiny glasses of wine when only small things will do. If you're looking for a stackable glass with more color varieties, we'd suggest the Material glass set or Our Place's Night + Day glasses.

The Verdict

The Bormioli Rocco Hosteria Glasses are an excellent buy for any wine-drinking household. They are a safer alternative to expensive wine glasses if you're concerned about hand-washing casualties and might last so long that you never have to buy a new set. They are also sturdy enough to be used outdoors at a dining table and great for any sized kitchen where storage space is a concern since they all stack nicely. Affordable, attractive, and an easy choice to expand (or begin) your glassware collection.