Back in the year 2000, when Joško Gravner was travelling around Georgia looking for the qvevris (traditional clay vessels) for his winery, he was invited to try some amber wine at one monastery. He was offered the typical Georgian terracota cup, a kind of wine drinking utensil that is used since thousands of years. Joško thought it was a fascinating way to connect with the wine because of the sensation of drinking from your own hand.

A few years later, with the help of the famous glass artist Massimo Lunardon, he shaped his idea of the perfect cup into this stemless Gravner glass.

Orange or amber wines need air to express themselves and wide glasses are best for full enjoyment. The Gravner Cup is wide, has a capacity of 600 ml, and is designed with two indentations for finger grip. The experience of drinking a Ribolla Gialla or a Bianco Breg from this glass is unique! The warmth of the hand helps to temper the wine, which should not be drunk too cold, and the sensation of caressing it before drinking produces a moment of intimacy and respect for the wine. Although designed to enhance the expression of Gravner amber wines, the glass can be used to drink other types of wines and beverages, such as white wine, rosé, red wine, even sparkling wine or sake.

The glass is hand blown, made with borosilicate glass, and being a handmade product may present small differences between the different units due to their artisan manufacturing process. It is a functional piece of art that would make a perfect gift for orange wine lovers!

They are presented in a pack of 2 units.