How to drink and sing a glass of wine correctly?

What is the most common mistake when having a drink?

Many people make the mistake of holding the cup by the chalice (body of the cup), as they have seen in series and movies. Doing this increases the temperature of the wine by transmitting body heat to the glass. This change in temperature generates an alteration in the characteristics of the nose and mouth and, taking into account that to appreciate a wine well it must be drunk at its optimal temperature, this is an option that is not recommended.

The proper way to hold a glass is to hold it by the stem with your fingertips. There are those who take them with three fingers, but with four you gain stability, in case you don't have much practice. This is the most efficient way to keep our average 37 body degrees out of contact with wine.

If we focus on enjoyment, it is also about avoiding leaving the glass full of fingerprints when holding, something that will surely happen if we are at a meal. Experts recommend holding the glass by the base, something that is not usual but would not be considered a mistake either. It is generally reserved for expert tasters and sommeliers, since this way they can better appreciate the texture and color of the wine. But unlike what happens if we hold it by the stem, the glass has less balance and less freedom of movement.

Details that you must take into account to be a professional in protocol: Elegance and knowing how to be are not limited only to how to hold the glass. It is important when drinking not to sip or make any sounds. And if something falls into the cup, never try to remove it with your fingers. You have to order a new glass. Of course, nothing about passing the contents of our glass to another.