Mouth Blown Red Wine Glass - 9 1/4" tall, 12 oz capacity.

A tribute to clear colorless crystal the Afterglow collection features an elegant etched pattern. After the form is created from the molten glass by an artisan, it is then allowed to cool. Then the matte finish at the bottom of the piece is created when the glass is dipped into an acidic substance causing the glass to be frosted yet smooth. Each individual piece then goes on to etching stations where craftsmen etch the lined pattern into the glass.

This unique glassware and stemware is meticulously crafted at the GMG facility in Romania and then directly imported to the U.S. Glass blowing is the art of creating an object from molten glass by blowing air into it utilizing a tube. The glass in the oven takes days to melt so the ovens are never turned off. The artisan collects the molten glass onto the tip of his blow rod, being careful to accumulate just the right amount for the piece to be blown. After the glass is cooled, other craftsman add the elements required for each design. One last firing ensures that the color will last for a very long time.

Mouth-blown and hand-crafted and designed glassware may have some small imperfections that add character to the glassware. The quality control is rigorous to ensure that only the finest pieces are passed on for sale. This glassware in not dishwasher safe and should be cleaned by hand to maintain the luster and the unique characteristics of this fine glassware. The beauty and uniqueness of this glassware will be worth the effort.