Utopia Diverto Classic Bordeaux Wine Glasses 890ml (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Utopia Diverto Classic Bordeaux glasses are large-format crystal wine glasses designed for front-of-house use in licensed venues, restaurants, and hotel dining rooms. At 890ml capacity with a traditional Bordeaux...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 890ml
- Diameter
- 110
- Dimensions
- 292(H) x 189(W)mm
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Product Description
The Utopia Diverto Classic Bordeaux glasses are large-format crystal wine glasses designed for front-of-house use in licensed venues, restaurants, and hotel dining rooms. At 890ml capacity with a traditional Bordeaux bowl profile, they are proportioned to allow proper swirling and aeration of full-bodied red wines without feeling oversized in service.
Crystal glass carries a practical advantage over standard soda-lime glass in a commercial setting — it is thinner at the rim and lighter in the hand at 200g, which matters when staff are carrying multiple glasses to a table or guests are holding them through a longer dining experience. The bowl shape directs the nose of the wine effectively, which is relevant for venues that position wine service as part of the overall guest experience rather than simply a transaction.
Key practical points for service and operations:
- Lightweight crystal construction reduces hand fatigue during busy service periods
- Classic Bordeaux profile suits a wide range of full-bodied reds without looking occasion-specific
- 292mm height works well on standard glassware shelving and most wine glass racks
- Sold in packs of 6, allowing straightforward stock management by cover count
- Crystal material polishes cleanly and presents well under dining room lighting
It is worth noting that crystal glassware, while appropriate for most commercial dishwashers, benefits from a rinse-aid regime and careful handling during racking. Operators running very high-turnover glassware cycles — such as late-night bars or large banqueting operations — may find a more robust everyday glass better suited to the pace. The Diverto Classic range is well matched to restaurants, wine bars, and hotel F&B where presentation standards are maintained alongside reasonable throughput.
If you are selecting glassware across a range of wine styles or building a house glass specification, the team are happy to talk through what works practically for your service style and cover count.
Key Features
- 890ml Bordeaux bowl profile promotes aeration of full-bodied red wines
- Lightweight crystal construction at 200g per glass reduces handling fatigue
- 292mm height compatible with standard commercial glassware racks and shelving
- Crystal material provides a fine rim and clear presentation under dining lighting
- Supplied in packs of 6 for straightforward cover-count stock management
Operational Benefits
- Thin crystal rim enhances guest perception of wine service quality
- Lighter weight supports staff comfort during multi-glass carries at service
- Classic silhouette suits varied red wine styles without looking occasion-specific
- Consistent pack sizing simplifies reordering and breakage replacement planning
- Polishes cleanly, maintaining presentation standards across repeated service cycles
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 890ml
- Diameter
- 110
- Dimensions
- 292(H) x 189(W)mm
- Material
- Crystal Glass
- Microwave safe
- No
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- No
- Warranty
- 1 Year
- Weight
- 200g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Crystal glassware can be run through commercial dishwashers, but performs best with a correctly dosed rinse-aid programme and appropriate glassware racking to prevent contact damage. For very high-volume or fast-turnaround operations, it is worth assessing whether the pace of your wash cycle is suited to crystal before committing to a full stock.
- A general guide for table dining is two to three glasses per cover in your largest sitting, to allow for a service set, a wash cycle, and breakage buffer. For a 40-cover restaurant that would typically suggest a starting stock of around 12 to 15 packs, though this depends on your wash turnaround time and how frequently you run full sittings.
- The 890ml bowl is a generous Bordeaux format, which works well for full-bodied reds such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot where the larger surface area aids aeration. It can be used for lighter reds, though some operators prefer a smaller bowl for styles like Pinot Noir. If you are building a two-glass red wine specification, it is worth speaking with us about pairing this with a smaller-format alternative.