# Sediment-Catching Wine Glasses The 'Vacanti Spirale' Features a Corkscrew Twist at the Bottom By Ell Smith | Published 2017-09-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacanti-spirale References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/vacanti-spirale-wine-glass-captures-sediment/50088/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1657941665/the-spiraletm-wine-glass#prototype-slide-63904) The 'Vacanti Spirale' was made in response to a common annoyance that many consumers have reported having with the standard design of a wine glass. Since its conception several hundred years ago, the wine glass hasn't see many changes for the most part, leaving sommeliers and novice drinkers to deal with the design's one major flaw -- the buildup of [wine sediment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pouravida) that forms at the bottom of the glass. The simple design of the Vacanti Spirale addresses this issue through a subtle twist at the bottom of the glass. The wine glass' design captures sediment in its [corkscrew-like curve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-glass), ensuring an optimal vino experience that's enjoyable down to the last drop. This sediment-catching wine glass has nearly doubled its $48,000 [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novaz-crystal-glass) goal in pre-orders, indicating the effectiveness of fixing an existing problem, rather than creating something entirely new. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sediment-catching Wine Glasses:** The Vacanti Spirale wine glass demonstrates the trend of addressing common annoyances and improving existing designs. - **Optimal Vino Experience:** The Vacanti Spirale wine glass highlights the trend of enhancing the enjoyment of alcoholic beverages through thoughtful design. - **Successful Kickstarter Campaigns:** The Vacanti Spirale wine glass exemplifies the trend of crowdfunding platforms being used to validate and support innovative product ideas. ### Where This Applies - **Wine and Beverage:** The wine industry can capitalize on the trend of introducing innovative glass designs that enhance the drinking experience for consumers. - **Kitchenware and Tableware:** Companies in the kitchenware industry can take advantage of the trend of creating functional and aesthetically pleasing glassware that solves common user problems. - **Crowdfunding and E-commerce:** The success of the Vacanti Spirale wine glass demonstrates the disruptive innovation opportunities in the crowdfunding and e-commerce industries for unique and problem-solving products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wine-Preserving Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ullo-uno-wine-purifying-wands.md) - [Sulfites-Eliminating Portable Wine Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-wine-purifying-wands.md) - [Wine-Catered Vibrant Artful Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-table.md) - [Unbreakable Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbreakable-wine-glass.md) - [Libation-Cooling Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamas.md) - [Premium Crystal Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sommelier-pro-collection.md) - [Bottle-Optimizing Wine Stoppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-stopper-1.md) - [Stackable Chalice Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cali.md) - [Five-Sided Unique Whiskey Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-whiskey-glass.md)