Josephinenhütte’s Josephine collection is designed for those who understand that the right glass makes all the difference. Meticulously handmade, feather-light, and designed for pure sensory precision, these glasses are crafted for those who take wine seriously.

Designed by Kurt Josef Zalto, a sixth-generation glassmaker obsessed with shape, structure, and the way a vessel influences taste, the Josephine stemware isn’t just a wine glass. It’s a considered piece of design. A perfectly poised, mouth-blown masterpiece with a distinctive kink – a gentle curve at the base of the bowl that accelerates aroma development, intensifying a wine’s bouquet with minimal swirling. It is, in essence, the glass that does the work for you. Don’t just take our word for it either – the design of the Josephine collection is award-winning, picking up the gold in the Iconic Design Award 2022, IDA Design Award 2022, Red Dot Design Award 2024 and German Design Award 2024.

Since debuting in 2019, Josephine has become a quiet obsession within the world of hospitality. Michelin-starred restaurants have adopted them, sommeliers swear by them, and the industry’s most discerning palates have noted their transformative effect on the drinking experience. They are, simply, the choice of professionals who care – chefs, restaurateurs, and wine lovers unwilling to compromise.

Why? Because craftsmanship makes a difference. Each glass is mouth-blown by master artisans using techniques refined over centuries, resulting in a delicate yet durable design. The walls are whisper-thin, the balance near weightless, yet they have a resilience that defies logic. The glass is so fine it almost disappears, allowing the wine – not the vessel – to take centre stage.

But beyond aesthetics, the Josephine collection is engineered to enhance. The kink, inspired by Renaissance principles of form and function, creates a spiral effect when the wine moves, intensifying aroma release and giving a fuller expression.

Whether you’re a restaurateur, sommelier or discerning diner, Josephinenhütte’s glasses are an opportunity to refine your service, present wine at its best and serve as a reminder excellent wine deserves a glass of equal calibre. When every other detail has been carefully considered – the sourcing, the cooking, the plating – why should the glass be an afterthought? f

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