Never Snap a Stem Again: These Are the Best Stemless Wine Glasses (2024)

If you’re searching for one glass to drink all the wine, Riedel's cabernet/merlot glass is, despite its name, essentially a one-size-fits-all option. In testing, we appreciated the versatility of these glasses. Pour a splash of bubbly, sip a rich Rioja, or serve up a rosé—the glass will hold its own in every situation. The oval shape and thin lip create the ideal environment for any wine. The Riedel O glass isn't oversized for small hands, but its 21-ounce capacity gives you plenty of space for swirling, and the wide mouth lets you get your whole nose inside to take in the aromas.

Riedel produces these with lead-free, and they're machine-made for consistency. They're sturdier than the brand's stemmed versions, too, making them great for everyday use. Plus, they can go in the dishwasher. If you're only going to have one set of wine glasses, make it these. You can buy them in packages of one, two, four, or eight at a time.

Capacity: 21.2 ounces | Dimensions: 3.7 x 3.7 x 4.8 inches | Material: machine-made crystal

If you’re looking for maximum durability from your stemless wine glass, look no further. Govino’s offerings look great, are virtually shatterproof, and can be reused again and again. The design is particularly clever—a contoured shape and small dent in the side of the glass let your thumb sit comfortably and makes it easier to hold the glass. Plus, for the wine nerds who don’t want to forgo quality, the extra-strong BPA-free Tritan plastic material has the appeal of real crystal with a brilliant, clear, reflective finish.

During testing, we found these were excellent for lo-fi drinking situations, especially where glass isn't allowed. Think going for a nature walk, sipping in a hot tub, laying on the beach, or any table where the wine is flowing freely and guests might get a little...clumsy.We did find that these glasses are generally better for lighter whites than intense reds: The narrow width doesn't let a complex, tannic wine aerate as much as needed to fully open up its flavors.

The plastic material is very sturdy, but you'll probably want to hand-wash these glasses, as the high temperatures of some dishwashers can cause them to warp. And as with any plastic glassware, these should be rinsed right after use to keep staining residue from building up.

Capacity: 16 ounces | Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 4 inches | Material: Tritan plastic

If you go out to a wine bar in Spain, you're likely to get your pour in a short, wide, flat-bottomed bodega glass like this one. Bormioli Rocco's version has a casual look but high-quality construction, and we loved these during testing. They're practical for small pours of wine as well as beer, espresso, some whiskey on the rocks, or just as everyday water glasses.

Measuring just over 2 inches tall, these tiny glasses still hold 7.5 ounces—enough for a standard 5-ounce wine pour, though there's not a lot of swirling room. The material is heavy-duty, surviving being knocked over and even dropped in testing. That means they're completely dishwasher-safe, and the shape makes them stackable for storage.

Capacity: 7.5 ounces | Dimensions: 3.3 x 3.3 x 2.3 inches | Material: tempered glass

The complexity of a red wine’s tannins, acidity, and bouquet calls for larger glasses. Where Riedel's cabernet/merlot glass above has a more narrow, multipurpose form, this one's wide, balloon-shaped bowl is specially designed for aeration. It has lots of surface area where an intense red can lightly oxidize to intensify its earthy red-fruit aromas. The downside is that these are not great for most white or sparkling wines, which can lose their freshness and bubbles in an extra-wide glass. The large circumference and lack of a stem could also make them tough for someone with small hands to hold onto.

We found that out of all the stemless wine glasses we tested, this one offered the most elevated drinking experience, similar to what you’d find with big Burgundy-style stemware. (They're particularly excellent when sipping a big glass of Chantereves Bourgogne Pinot Noir by a fire.) Each one can hold up to 24 ounces, is sturdy enough for daily use, and can be cleaned in the dishwasher.

Capacity: 24 ounces | Dimensions: 4.3 x 4.3 x 4.3 inches | Material: machine-made crystal

Glasvin's stemless glass features a very thin rim that feels fancy to sip from, along with a sturdy base that keeps it balanced in your hand and firmly in place on the table. It's advertised as a universal glass, but its height and fairly narrow opening make it best for white wines or anything else you'd serve chilled—chardonnay and pinot grigio are obvious choices, but we also liked these with a young pinot noir. It's just not the best glass for a big, spicy red like a Bordeaux or Cabernet, as there's not as much room for wine and air to swirl around together as in a traditional red wine glass.

In testing, we didn't break any of these, but the rims definitely feel delicate and we dedicated extra care while drinking and washing. (They're dishwasher-safe, though we hand-washed some, too.) Glasvin's glasses are also quite expensive, which is something you'd expect given their hand-blown crystal construction.

Capacity: 16.9 ounces | Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 x 4.5 inches | Material: hand-blown crystal

Lively bubbles are exciting for every celebration—from weddings to New Year's Eve to simply making it through another week—and Eparé’s stemless version of the classic Champagne flute deserves a place in any wine lover’s collection. This 6.5-inch-tall flute, which holds 5 ounces of wine, is made from hand-blown borosilicate glass that’s resistant to both scratches and shattering and is even dishwasher-safe.

The design of this glass, though, is a bit unusual: A double layer of glass separates your hand from the contents, which both keeps the wine cool and prevents condensation on the outside of the glass. We noticed during testing that it's far more elegant than most clunky insulated models, making it a smart option for drinking bubbly at a fancy outdoor event. The flute is quite durable, but we don't love that the multiple layers of glass make for a thick rim that's harder to drink from.

Capacity: 5 ounces | Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.5 x 6.3 inches | Material: hand-blown borosilicate glass

No, these unusually shaped glasses are not about to tip over—we promise. The pointed base is balanced perfectly to let the glass rotate in a circle without spilling or rolling away. This does serve a practical purpose in that the spinning motion helps aerate wine, but it's mostly a novelty if we're being honest.

Despite their reasonable price (and weird shape), Viski's rolling glasses are made from high-quality lead-free crystal and would make a fun gift for any wine-lover. We did run into an issue with storage after testing: If you don't want to put them delicate-rim-down in the cabinet, we'd advise keeping the cardboard insert that they're shipped in, which is shaped to hold the rolling bottom still.

Capacity: 12 ounces | Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 x 5 inches | Material: crystal

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