Josephinenhütte

Josephine N°1 is designed to bring out the intensity and freshness of delicate white wines.

Fine Rieslings, Pinot Gris and Grüner Veltliners show clearly and with focus in this glass. The slender bowl with its distinctive contour also precisely supports lighter styles of Chasselas, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Silvaner.

The glass also suits lightly chilled red wines such as Trollinger, Gamay and Pinot Noir. Fortified wines — Port, Madeira and Sherry — present themselves in this glass with balance and clear structure.

The shape guides the development of the aromas without exaggeration and lets structure and acidity stay clean and well defined.

Which wines?

For lighter, lively and fruity wines where you want to highlight exotic fruit aromas (for example a New Zealand-style Sauvignon Blanc or a fruity Riesling, ideally with a touch of residual sugar).

Effect on different wine styles:

Unoaked (fruit-driven) white wines:
Brings out freshness and substance, especially in wines with medium acidity.

Cool-climate white wines:
Emphasises their precision and clear line.

Oak-aged white wines:
Highlights a fuller texture on the palate and the influence of oak.

Sparkling wines:
Increases mouthfeel and freshness while softening the perception of the bubbles, giving the wine a more vinous character.

Lighter red wines:
Gives a soft, velvety texture and liveliness, making the wine more approachable and enjoyable.

Sweet wines:
Brings out the balance in the tension between sweetness and acidity.

Josephine N°2 is a true universal glass suited to a wide range of wines.

From Pinot Blanc and Viognier to Sangiovese and Tempranillo — this glass is both functional and refined, bringing out the subtle nuances as well as the layers of more complex wines. Mature red wines that should not be exposed to too much oxygen, and high-quality vintage Champagnes, also show clearly and with balance in the Josephine N°2.

The shape of the glass supports the development of the aromas and preserves the structure of the wine without opening it too much.

Which wines?

For white wines of medium to high complexity, with more restrained fruit and a character driven by origin, as well as fine sweet wines and more complex lighter red wines.

Effect on different wine styles:

Unoaked (fruit-driven) white wines:
Brings out precision and holds the fruity expression slightly back.

Unoaked (terroir-driven) white wines:
Emphasises energy, finesse and balance (for example fine Rieslings, Grüner Veltliners, Pinot Blancs, Chenins and Sauvignon Blancs from the Loire, as well as top Aligotés and Chablis).

Oak-aged white wines:
Brings out freshness and balance (compared with the N°1), giving the wine more liveliness but less depth than the N°3.

Sparkling wines:
Highlights the vinous character and complexity of fine traditional-method sparkling wines (tertiary aromas are clearer than in the N°4).

Lighter red wines:
Shows the balance between fresh fruit aromas, spice and juicy texture.

Fuller (oak-aged) and/or more complex red wines:
Presents them more dynamically but less complexly than the N°3 (tannins generally feel less astringent).

Sweet wines:
Shows them with more balance and harmony than the N°1.

Josephine N°3 brings out the depth and complexity of the wine.

This is the glass with the widest bowl in the collection. Its large surface lets full-bodied and complex red wines take in enough oxygen to open up and develop fully. Great Pinot Noirs, Bordeaux blends, Barolos, Syrahs and other powerful wines show concentration and layers in the Josephine N°3.

The same glass also suits fuller, extract-rich white wines such as barrel-aged Chardonnays, whose structure and depth need room to open up.

Which wines?

Best suited to complex wines — whatever their colour — that offer versatility, finesse and clear structure. For example top Burgundies, outstanding Rieslings and Chenin Blancs, mature and structured red wines, and the finest grower Champagnes.

Effect on different wine styles:

Unoaked (terroir-driven) white wines:
Brings out their full complexity — for example fine Rieslings, Grüner Veltliners, Pinot Blancs, Chenins and Loire Sauvignon Blancs, as well as top Chablis with pronounced acidity.

Oak-aged white wines:
Shows complex Burgundies in all their nuances and balances the influence of oak very well.

Sparkling wines:
Unlocks the full potential of top Champagnes and emphasises their tertiary aroma layers.

Lighter red wines:
Offers a deeper and more analytical approach compared with the N°2.

Fuller (oak-aged) and/or more complex red wines:
Brings out their full potential, handling both oak and tannin structure with balance and showing every layer of the wine clearly and as a whole.

Josephine N°4 presents fine sparkling wines with balance and harmony.

Sparkling wines such as Champagne, Sekt, Franciacorta and Cava deserve an elegant glass that supports their structure and aromatic development. The balanced shape of the Josephine N°4, its wider bowl and shorter aroma chimney let even complex sparkling wines open up clearly while keeping a fine and persistent mousse.

The same shape also suits sweet wines such as Auslese, ice wine, Tokaji and Sauternes, where both aromatic concentration and the balance of sweetness and acidity matter.

Which wines?

Brings out a fine bead and helps keep the sparkle and liveliness of the wine for as long as possible. It also makes even the most complex and profound grower-producer Champagnes more approachable and balanced. The glass tends to emphasise autolytic notes such as brioche, bread or biscuit dough.

Effect on different wine styles:

Unoaked (terroir-driven) white wines:
Highlights flinty and reductive notes and gives the wine a clear, linear line.

Unoaked (fruit-driven) white wines:
Focuses attention on primary fruit aromas and makes the wine easy to understand and approachable.

Sparkling wines:
Presents even the most complex grower-producer Champagnes with balance and approachability.

Lighter red wines:
Emphasises the fruity character and makes the wine easy to enjoy.

Sweet wines:
Works especially well with wines that have lively acidity (for example Riesling Kabinett or Spätlese), as the sweetness and acidity highlighted by the glass form a balanced whole.

Josephine N°10 brings out the complexity of fine spirits in all their nuances.

Eau-de-vie is not just a strong spirit but the concentrated essence of ripe, carefully selected fruit. The shape of this glass gives delicate aromas room to develop and open up. The thin-walled, gently curved design is inspired by an opening flower bud; its shape concentrates the aroma and creates a silky feel on the palate while softening the perception of alcohol.

The Josephine N°10 presents fine brandies with a new level of clarity and aromatic layering, and also suits other fruit-driven spirits such as tequila and mezcal.

Josephine N°5 works both on its own and as part of a complete table setting.

A water glass that stands out without dominating. The gently tapering shape typical of the Josephine series gives the glass a clear, recognisable line while keeping it visually light and transparent. It sits balanced in the hand and feels natural and comfortable.

Josephine N°6 offers a stylish shape for serving water, soft drinks or cocktails.

Its elegant form and the collection's signature wave-like contour pair naturally with the rest of the Josephine series, bringing a clear and considered look to the table.

Compared with the smaller 250 ml Josephine N°5, the N°6 holds 400 ml, which works well both for refreshing cocktails and for quenching a bigger thirst.

With its large surface area, the Josephine N°7 gives the wine optimal aeration.

Besides the contour typical of the collection, the decanter has a conical element in its base. This special detail creates a spiral movement as the wine is poured, quickly enriching it with oxygen. Its light weight and balanced shape allow elegant one-handed pouring. The decanter is made for one standard bottle of wine.

Especially well suited to young and complex red wines with great ageing potential, as well as fine young white wines that need aeration to reach greater balance and harmony.

The Decanter N°8 presents wines with dignity and a clear form.

Besides the contour typical of the Josephine collection, the decanter has a conical element in its base that creates a spiral movement as the wine is poured and quickly enriches it with oxygen. This shape helps bring out the structure and layers of the wine.

The decanter is designed for magnum bottles (1.5 l).

Especially well suited to young and complex red wines with great ageing potential, as well as fine young white wines that need aeration to reach greater balance and harmony.

Josephine N°9 carafe brings together function and clear form.

Its tall, slender shape is especially good for separating the sediment of mature wines, while its smaller surface limits excessive contact with oxygen. This lets you decant the wine in a controlled and balanced way.

Young white wines or table water can be served from this carafe elegantly and thoughtfully, adding visual clarity to the table. The carafe holds one standard bottle of wine and fits comfortably in the door shelf of a regular fridge, keeping white and rosé wines nicely chilled.

Suited to decanting more mature red wines or to stylishly serving young white wines and water.

An elegant wooden gift box holding two Josephine glasses of your choice and a separate compartment for a bottle of wine (the bottle is not included; you can choose it separately from the diWine shop).

A thoughtful gift for a wine lover — a set that unites form and function. The box contains two Josephine glasses, a bottle compartment lined with wood wool, a greeting card and a ribbon.

The set lets you present both the glasses and a carefully chosen wine as a complete and beautiful gift.

Your glasses deserve careful and considered care.

The linen polishing cloth in the set is made by a family business in Italy and is ideal for drying glasses and restoring their shine. A special brush removes the last traces of water droplets from inside the glass for a clean, streak-free result.

The care set contains a high-quality linen polishing cloth and a brush, designed for the proper and gentle care of wine glasses.

Cleaning pearls for caring for decanters and carafes. They also remove residue from hard-to-reach edges and corners.

These small stainless-steel pearls are an effective way to clean Josephine decanters and carafes. They help remove sediment and built-up residue even where a brush or cloth cannot reach, leaving the glass clean and clear.