According to a recent study published in the scientific journal Addiction, it sure does. Households in the United Kingdom drank wine at a rate of roughly 6.5% less while using smaller (290ml) glasses than when using bigger (350ml) glasses.
A previous study also published in Addiction, found that when UK restaurants served wine in 370ml rather than 300ml glasses they sold approximately 7.3% more wine, and sold 9.6% less wine when they reduced the glass size to 250ml.
So, next time you’re server brings you a big glass, take a mental note and fill it with something a little healthier. We both know you aren’t going to cut back! Our blog on “The Healthiest Wine?” and “When Calories Count” can give you some pointers. Happy Hunting!
Reference: “Impact of wine bottle and glass sizes on wine consumption at home: a within- and between- households randomized controlled trial” by Eleni Mantzari, Minna Ventsel, Jennifer Ferrar, Mark A. Pilling, Gareth J. Hollands and Theresa M. Marteau, 18 July 2022, Addiction.
Reference: “The effect of wine glass size on volume of wine sold: A mega-analysis of studies in bars and restaurants” by Mark A. Pilling, Natasha Clarke, Rachel Pechey, Gareth J. Hollands and Theresa M. Marteau, 28 Feb 2020, Addiction.
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