Some wines deserve a proper entrance. This signed Varisco wine service provides one, pairing five slender-stemmed crystal glasses with a beautifully rounded, wide-bottomed decanter.
Hand-engraved grape clusters, vine leaves, and curling tendrils decorate each piece. On the glasses, the design forms a delicate band around the bowls; on the decanter, larger leaves display the finely shaded engraving in lovely detail. Clear crystal and graceful proportions keep the effect elegant without making dinner feel like a state occasion.
All six pieces bear the Varisco signature. A charming Italian service for lingering dinners, good conversation, and that bottle you have been saving for the right company.
Includes five wine glasses and one matching open-neck wine decanter.
Measurements
Wine glasses, each: 7 inches high × 3 inches in diameter (17.8 × 7.6 cm).
Decanter: 7 × 9 inches (17.8 × 22.9 cm).
Condition
Please review the photographs for surface detail and the individual character of the handmade pieces. All six pieces are signed.
History of the Maker
Cristalli Varisco of Treviso carries on a family tradition of glass engraving spanning three generations. The workshop is known for skilled engraving using traditional wheels and lathes, creating delicate designs through controlled cuts into the surface of the crystal. Grapevines are a particularly fitting subject for its wine services, bringing together Italian craftsmanship and the pleasures of the table.
Ways to Use
Pour a favorite red into the broad-bottomed decanter and set the glasses around a candlelit dinner table. The grapevine decoration also makes this service a thoughtful gift for a wine enthusiast.
For an out-of-the-box idea, use the decanter as a sculptural vase for a single leafy branch, with the glasses holding individual flowers along the table.
Duty Notice
The majority of our items are sourced in France and Italy and shipped from Italy. FOR BUYERS RECEIVING SHIPMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES: The policy regarding import duties on goods shipped to the U.S. from the EU has changed multiple times in the past two years, and therefore we cannot predict if you will have to pay a duty to your post man or at your post office to receive your package. We continue shipping to the U.S. so that you still have access to the unique items we source.