Building a proper glassware collection shouldn't require a significant investment or years of careful accumulation. The LAV Ella range demonstrates that you can have comprehensive, quality glassware without the premium pricing typically associated with complete glass sets. This thoughtfully curated collection covers all essential drinking needs whilst maintaining the exceptional clarity and durability that has made LAV glassware so respected across Europe and beyond.
The Ella range reflects LAV's understanding of how people actually drink and entertain at home. Rather than focusing on highly specialised pieces that only work for specific occasions, these glasses are designed for versatility and regular use. Each piece strikes that perfect balance between elegance and practicality—refined enough for special dinners yet robust enough for everyday drinking, which is precisely what makes good glassware so appealing.
How does having dedicated wine glasses improve the drinking experience?
Proper wine glasses make a remarkable difference to how wine tastes and smells. The red wine glasses feature generous bowls that allow full-bodied wines to breathe properly whilst concentrating their complex aromatics. Those white wine glasses have smaller bowls that preserve delicate flavours and maintain cooler temperatures—crucial for lighter wines that can be overwhelmed by excessive aeration. Using appropriate glassware isn't pretentious; it's simply allowing wine to express its intended character.
The different sizes also encourage proper serving portions. Red wine glasses naturally accommodate larger pours that benefit from breathing space, whilst white wine glasses promote smaller servings that stay properly chilled. It's one of those details that genuinely enhances appreciation whilst making wine service feel more considered and appropriate.
Are these glasses suitable for both wine enthusiasts and casual drinkers?
That's exactly what makes the Ella range so appealing—it bridges serious wine appreciation and everyday enjoyment beautifully. Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the proper proportions and quality construction that allow wines to perform at their best, whilst casual drinkers get elegant glassware that makes any bottle feel special. The glasses work equally well for £10 supermarket wine and special occasion bottles, which is precisely how good glassware should behave.
How does LAV quality compare to other glassware manufacturers?
LAV represents exceptional value in the glassware market—Turkish manufacturing expertise combined with quality raw materials and modern production techniques. The glass has excellent clarity and brilliance, whilst the construction is robust enough for regular use and dishwasher cleaning. Turkey has a long tradition of glassmaking, and LAV leverages this heritage whilst maintaining pricing that makes complete glassware sets genuinely accessible rather than aspirational purchases.