510ml Alba Grand Red Wine Taster

Description

Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and other bold reds get the most out of this taster's expanded bowl, which offers more wine surface area than any other size in the Alba range. That extra space encourages deeper oxygen contact before the wine is assessed, while the 150ml line leaves a wide aromatic headspace above it. Sparkx crystal construction runs throughout, keeping colour reading precise. Branding space sits below the certified marking, and capacity totals 510ml.

Pour Line (150ml): This glass features a single Plimsoll line positioned at the 150ml mark, a calibrated measure guide adapted from the maritime practice of marking safe water lines on ship hulls. For hospitality venues, it offers a straightforward way to pour a consistent 150ml wine measure without guesswork. The line is a practical addition for bars, restaurants and licensed venues focused on accurate serving.

Sparkx Crystal: Sparkx crystal is a lead-free glass formulated for total colour neutrality and strong optical clarity, allowing tasters to judge a wine's true colour and brightness without interference. Its development involved direct input from sommeliers and tasting experts, making it purpose-built for professional use rather than general dining. It brings a level of precision standard glassware simply doesn't offer.

Deep Aeration Bowl: This taster's expansive bowl creates a significantly larger wine surface area than standard glassware, letting bold, complex reds such as Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon interact deeply with oxygen before tasting. A vast headspace sits above the 150ml fill point, giving aroma plenty of room to concentrate. It's the range's most spacious shape, built for wines that need real time to open up.

Dishwasher Endurance: This glass is rated to survive more than 2,000 commercial dishwasher cycles without clouding or losing its surface brilliance. For busy venues, that means significantly less frequent glassware replacement compared to standard tasting glasses. It's a durability standard built for daily professional use rather than occasional service.

Features

• Material: Sparkx Crystal
• Capacity: 510ml
• Design: Maximum Aeration Bowl
• Line: Single 150ml Marking
• Headspace: Vast Aromatic Room
• Rated: 2000+ Wash Cycles
• Developed With Wine Experts
• Suited To Restaurants
• Pad Printed (Hand Wash)
• Laser Etched (Dishwasher Safe)
• Packaging: Bulk Packed

Choosing a Decoration Method

This glassware can be decorated three ways, and the main difference between them is durability in the wash.

Pad printing is the standard method, with prices shown on this page. The logo is applied by pad print and cured in a low fire oven. Because the cure temperature is low, the print isn't dishwasher safe and the glasses should be hand washed.

Decal printing solves that. The decal is fired at high temperature in a kiln, fusing the artwork permanently into the glass surface. Decal printed glassware is guaranteed dishwasher safe, which makes it the right choice for pubs, clubs, and cafes where glasses go through commercial washers daily. Decals cost more than pad printing, so ask our sales team for pricing.

Laser etching, also priced on this page, engraves the logo directly into the glass for a frosted, single colour finish. Etching is permanent, dishwasher safe, and won't fade over time.