Luigi Bormioli

Welcome to our Luigi Bormioli boutique, an Italian glassmaker founded in 1946 in Parma by engineer Luigi Bormioli, heir to a line of master glassmakers active since the 19th century. The Bormioli family is one of the great Italian glassmaking dynasties: its ancestors, originally from Altare in the Savona province, have practiced the art of glass since 1825. Initially specialising in premium bottle-making for the great perfume houses, the company developed crystalline stemware production from the 1970s onwards, becoming today one of the world's leading manufacturers of table glassware.

Luigi Bormioli expertise

Luigi Bormioli is a pioneer of machine-pulled stem glassware — a technique that industrially reproduces the gesture of the mouth-blown glassmaker. The brand has also developed proprietary innovations in crystalline: SON.hyx, a lead-free crystal glass, and laser-cut rim treatments.

• Lead-free SON.hyx crystalline glass, dishwasher safe
• Machine-pulled stem glasses (the brand's pioneering process)
• Laser rim: hot-cut for a fine and durable finish
• Complete oenology range: wine, champagne, water and spirits glasses
• Carafes, decanters and cocktail glasses with contemporary design

Most popular collections on AZ Boutique

Among the many Luigi Bormioli collections available on AZ Boutique, several ranges are particularly appreciated in both catering and home use.

• Top Glass: AZ Boutique best-seller — versatile wine and water glasses, compact and durable for everyday service
• Michelangelo: the signature collection, pulled-stem glasses with pure design
• D.O.C: oenology range for serving denomination wines, balanced bowl
• Duos: dual-purpose wine and water glasses, table versatility
• Magnifico: large-capacity glasses for powerful wines
• Atelier: oenology-dedicated range, technical glasses by grape variety
• Vinothèque: professional range for tastings and restaurants
• Dream: slim silhouettes with refined design for contemporary tables

Choosing your Luigi Bormioli glassware

What sets Luigi Bormioli glasses apart on the market?

Luigi Bormioli is one of the rare glassmakers to have successfully industrialised the manufacture of pulled-stem glassware — the stem and bowl are drawn as a single piece without any weld, just as in traditional mouth-blown glassmaking. This patented technique, the brand's signature, produces glasses with a finesse and elegance normally reserved for craft, but at an industrial price point and with high dishwasher resistance.

What is special about SON.hyx crystalline?

SON.hyx is the proprietary crystalline developed by Luigi Bormioli. Lead-free, it combines high transparency (close to classic crystal) with strong mechanical and chemical resistance, producing glassware that withstands hundreds of dishwasher cycles without losing its brilliance. It is one of the reference crystallines on both the professional market and for demanding home users.

SON.hyx crystalline or standard soda-lime: which to choose for wine at home?

SON.hyx crystalline, lead-free, offers a fine rim and a transparency close to traditional crystal — a real asset for tasting and bringing out aromas. A standard soda-lime glass has a thicker rim and less resonance, but is often more forgiving of impacts and quick handling. For everyday use with children or lively tables, a thicker soda-lime glass stays practical; for considered wines and a careful dressing, Luigi Bormioli SON.hyx (Michelangelo, Atelier, D.O.C) brings a genuine step up.

Which Luigi Bormioli glasses should I choose for oenology?

For a serious cellar and tastings, the Atelier collection offers a glass adapted to each grape variety (Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, etc.) and remains the brand's oenology reference. For powerful wines that need significant aeration, Magnifico offers large-capacity bowls. For demanding restaurant service, Vinothèque combines durability and finesse.

Luigi Bormioli on AZ Boutique

Discover the Luigi Bormioli products on AZ Boutique, mainly in Glassware: wine glasses, champagne glasses, water glasses, cocktail glasses, carafes and decanters in SON.hyx crystalline.