Luigi Bormioli Grandioso Red Wine Glasses 550ml (24 Pack)
Product Description
The Luigi Bormioli Grandioso is a lead-free crystal red wine glass designed for professional hospitality use. The wide, generously proportioned bowl allows red wines to breathe properly, which is a...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Capacity
- 550ml | 19¼oz
- Colour
- Clear
- Diameter
- 85.5
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Product Description
The Luigi Bormioli Grandioso is a lead-free crystal red wine glass designed for professional hospitality use. The wide, generously proportioned bowl allows red wines to breathe properly, which is a practical consideration for any operation where wine is served by the glass and presentation matters as much as durability.
In a busy restaurant or bar environment, glassware takes punishment. The Grandioso is constructed from SON.hyx crystal, which offers good clarity and light transmission, and the stems are reinforced with a titanium-based anti-abrasion treatment — a meaningful feature for operations running glassware through commercial dishwashers repeatedly during a service. Luigi Bormioli rate the glass at over 4,000 dishwasher cycles without significant loss of sparkle, which is a credible figure for a glass at this level and helps justify the cost per unit over time.
Key practical advantages for front-of-house teams include:
- Laser-cut rim for a clean, consistent drinking edge across the full pack
- Stable flat base reduces tip-overs on busy bar and dining surfaces
- Lead-free crystal maintains appearance through repeated commercial washing
- Titanium stem treatment reduces breakage losses in high-turnover service
- Supplied in a pack of 24, which suits standard par-stock planning
These glasses are well suited to restaurants, wine bars, and hotel dining rooms where a presentable, durable red wine glass is needed at volume. They are not positioned as a fine-dining crystal alternative, but they perform reliably in mid-to-premium casual dining settings. For operations with very high breakage rates or rougher handling environments, it is worth considering a thicker-walled option from elsewhere in the range.
If you are unsure how many packs to order for your cover count, or want to discuss how the Grandioso sits alongside other glassware in the Luigi Bormioli range, the team is happy to help you work through the numbers.
Key Features
- SON.hyx lead-free crystal construction with high optical clarity
- Titanium anti-abrasion treatment reinforces stems against breakage
- Laser-cut rim delivers a consistent, clean edge across all 24 glasses
- Rated to maintain sparkle for over 4,000 commercial dishwasher cycles
- Wide aromatic bowl supports proper aeration of red wine varietals
Operational Benefits
- Reduces per-unit breakage costs in high-turnover service environments
- Maintains presentable appearance through repeated commercial dishwashing
- Stable base lowers risk of tip-overs during busy floor service
- Pack of 24 simplifies par-stock planning for standard cover counts
- Consistent rim finish supports a uniform guest experience across the table
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Capacity
- 550ml | 19¼oz
- Colour
- Clear
- Diameter
- 85.5
- Dimensions
- 220(H)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Glass
- Weight
- 180g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Luigi Bormioli rate the Grandioso at over 4,000 dishwasher cycles before any noticeable loss of clarity or sparkle. In practice, this makes them a practical choice for mid-to-high volume operations running two or three wash cycles per service. Using the correct glasswasher detergent and rinse aid at the right dosage will help protect the finish over time.
- The titanium anti-abrasion stem treatment does add meaningful resistance compared to untreated crystal, but these are still a relatively fine glass by commercial standards. They are well suited to table service in restaurants, wine bars, and hotel dining rooms. For a rougher bar environment with very high turnover and frequent handling, a thicker-walled or fully tempered alternative may be a more cost-effective choice.
- A common working rule is to hold three times your seated cover count in glassware to allow for tables in service, glasses at the bar, and stock in the wash cycle. For a 40-cover restaurant serving wine by the glass, two packs of 24 would be a minimum starting point, with a third pack recommended as breakage contingency. If you want to talk through your specific setup, the team can help you plan an appropriate order quantity.