[Mercat]

Great. Thanks. I know I don’t want the wine to warm up. I hadn’t thought about the fingerprints on the bowl.

[trisham]

To me it’s all about the best temperature for the wine. For white wine and champagne, I hold the stem. For red wine, I hold the bowl, but that is my personal preference.

http://www.webstaurantstore.com/guide/580/types-of-wine-glasses.html