What a way to ring in the new year! Packaged in a box ready to be wrapped, the iittala Essence Champagne Glasses (Set of 4) makes for a lovely hostess gift this season. A line born in 2001, Essence was designed by Argentinean Alfredo Hberli with the philosophy that simplicity enhance the enjoyment of fine wine. Hberli designed each beautifully blown bowl specifically for the type of intended wine, while sharing the same stem height and base size for unity at the table setting. Shaped specifically for sparkling wines, the tall and narrow flute allows the champagne to retain its signature carbonation and chilled temperature.