Luigi Bormioli I Meravigliosi Chianti Wine Glasses 550ml (Pack of 24)
Product Description
The Luigi Bormioli I Meravigliosi Chianti glass is a 550ml lead-free crystal wine glass designed for professional hospitality use. Made from SON.hyx crystal, it combines a genuinely fine rim with...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Capacity
- 550ml | 19¼oz
- Diameter
- 92
- Dimensions
- 227(H) x 92(Ø)mm
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Product Description
The Luigi Bormioli I Meravigliosi Chianti glass is a 550ml lead-free crystal wine glass designed for professional hospitality use. Made from SON.hyx crystal, it combines a genuinely fine rim with a construction that holds up to the demands of busy service — a balance that is harder to achieve than it sounds in a commercial setting.
In practice, these glasses perform well in environments where stems are handled at volume and glassware passes through commercial dishwashers repeatedly through a shift. The titanium-reinforced stem addresses one of the most common breakage points in a busy bar or restaurant, and the flat base of the bowl is designed to encourage gentle aeration as wine is poured — relevant in settings where table-side decanting time is limited.
A few practical points worth noting for operators:
- SON.hyx crystal retains clarity and resistance to clouding over extended dishwasher use — rated to over 4,000 cycles
- The ultra-thin rim at 0.95mm gives a clean drinking edge without the fragility associated with hand-blown alternatives
- At 180g per glass, the weight is well suited to front-of-house handling across a full service
- The flat bowl base creates a subtle decanting effect, helping wine open without additional service steps
- Supplied in a pack of 24, which suits par-stock planning for most mid-sized covers
This glass is a practical choice for restaurants, hotel dining rooms, wine bars, and function venues where appearance and durability both matter. For very high-volume sites running multiple sittings, it is worth considering whether a larger pack quantity or a more robust everyday tumbler-style glass would better complement the range.
If you are building out a full glassware spec or matching this to a wider table setting, the team is happy to talk through what tends to work in practice.
Key Features
- SON.hyx lead-free crystal construction rated to over 4,000 dishwasher cycles
- Titanium-reinforced stem reduces breakage at the most common failure point
- Ultra-thin 0.95mm rim for a clean, refined drinking edge
- Flat bowl base designed to encourage wine aeration during pouring
- Supplied as a pack of 24 to support structured par-stock management
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher use without clouding or degrading
- Reduced stem breakages help lower ongoing glassware replacement costs
- Fine rim improves the guest drinking experience without sacrificing durability
- Gentle aeration effect removes the need for table-side decanting steps
- Pack of 24 simplifies stock rotation and cover planning for dining operations
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Capacity
- 550ml | 19¼oz
- Diameter
- 92
- Dimensions
- 227(H) x 92(Ø)mm
- Material
- Glass
- Weight
- 180g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The SON.hyx crystal used in these glasses is formulated to resist the thermal and chemical stress of commercial dishwashing, with a rated cycle life of over 4,000 washes before clarity is affected. In practice, operators find they maintain their appearance well compared to standard machine glass. Ensuring the correct glasswasher detergent and rinse-aid dosing will help protect that longevity.
- A 550ml bowl works well as a mid-range red wine glass suitable for most Chianti, Sangiovese, and similar medium-bodied styles. It gives enough internal space for the wine to open without being oversized for standard 125ml or 175ml pours. If your list runs to fuller-bodied reds or you want a single glass to cover a broader range, it is worth discussing whether a larger bowl would serve your menu better.
- For a restaurant running up to around 40 covers, a single pack of 24 can form a workable starting par when combined with a second rotation set. Higher-volume venues, function spaces, or sites with extended sittings will typically need multiples of this quantity to maintain service without waiting on glass turnaround. If you are speccing glassware for a new opening or a refurbishment, it is worth calculating par stock against your anticipated peak cover count before ordering.