Stemware

Stemware is drinkware where the bowl stands on a stem above a foot^[1] (base that allows to put the vessel down onto a table). It is usually made from glass, but may be made from ceramics or metals. The stemware is intended for cool beverages, like water or wine.^[1] The stem allows the drinker to hold the glass without affecting the temperature of the drink.^[2] The snifters represent an exception, as they are designed to hold the bowl in a cup of the hand to warm up the beverage.^[1]