Glasses
Introduced in 1986, Vinum was the first machine-made series of glasses in history to be based exclusively on the characteristics of quality, reasonably price and wide distribution.
Champagne is the most northerly wine-growing region of France. Its chalky soil and unique climate both contribute to the naturally effervescent white wines for which it is so famous.
This champagne glass is perfect for developing and enhancing the complex characteristics of champagne. It allows the wide range of aromas to unfold. Unlike a flute, its ovoid shape allows the complex layers to develop and intensify, and its larger diameter allows them to be released in a way that is not possible with a narrow glass. The glass also features a "sparkling point" that facilitates the formation of champagne bubbles.
The RIEDEL Superleggero is a masterpiece of state-of-the-art technology. The collection includes the largest, thinnest and lightest glasses, with the widest base diameter, ever produced by machine. Perfectly balanced, they have the look and feel of handmade glass. Each glass bears a specific grape variety code in the center of the base for easy identification.
This champagne glass is ideal for developing and enhancing the complex characteristics of champagne and allowing the wide range of aromas to unfold. Unlike a simple flute, its egg shape allows the complex aromas to develop and intensify. This glass also includes a "foam point" that facilitates the formation of bubbles.
For the first time, RIEDEL Winewings glasses mainly emphasize the minerality of the wine, rather than the fruitiness.
The impact of this new shape, with its flat bottom, takes the wine's aromas and flavours on an aerial journey.
The traditional champagne flute has been reinvented for the O Collection, while remaining perfect for light, fresh and dry champagnes. Its slender shape is ideal for use in champagne and sparkling wine, making it the choice of connoisseurs looking for a slender and elegant flute.
This classic flute from the Sommeliers collection is perfect for light, fresh and dry champagnes. Its slender shape is ideal for easy beading in champagne and sparkling wine, making it the choice of connoisseurs looking for a slender and elegant flute.
This Champagne/Rosé glass is ideal for revealing the bouquet and freshness of rosé wines and champagnes. Its shape emphasizes the fruity and fresh aromas of the wine while tempering its high acidity and bringing out its characteristic red berry and pine aromas. It is the ideal tasting glass for dry, typically acidic rosé wines.
Introduced in 1989. RIEDEL'S elementary entry-level series for customers who appreciate good, reasonably priced wine. OUVERTURE is a non-varietal specific collection of ten lead-free glasses, that will increase the owners drinking pleasure of wine, beer and spirits.
The magic of this glass is its ability to highlight the full spectrum of aromas and flavors offered by fine champagnes and sparkling wines while preserving their elegant effervescence.
Bubbles pose a challenge. How do you keep the sparkle in sparkling wine?
A glass machine blown lead crystal of unsurpassed thinness and lightness. Veritas combines the charm of a handmade glass with the consistent accuracy only a machine made glass can achieve.
Recommended for : Cuvée Prestige, sparkling wine, Blanc de Blanc
Material: cristal
Perfect for showcasing the finest characteristics of Mexico's national drink, this tequila glass is designated by the Consejo Regulador del Tequila as the official tequila glass. The shape of the glass was designed following two tasting workshops led by G. Riedel and attended by more than two dozen tequila producers and connoisseurs.
Port vintages are declared individually by each producer, depending on the year.
Different opinions on the ideal cognac glass are as old as the drink itself. Even today, cognac is mainly served in wide tulip-shaped glasses - in spite of the disadvantages which this traditional shape has for the enjoyment of cognac.
In early 1992, a panel of Scotch whisky experts convened at Riedel's headquarters in Austria to test a range of nineteen different glass shapes.
On the basis of this first selection, Georg Riedel undertook further research with the help of master distillers in Scotland.
"O" Spirit Glass
Height: 3 1/2"
Capacity: 8 1/4oz
Sold individually
"O" Whisky Glass
Height: 3 7/8"
Capacity: 15 1/8oz
Sold individually
The classic machine-made Brandy glass from the RIEDEL Bar glass collection is the essential glass for every bar. The traditional balloon shape of the Brandy glass concentrates the nuances of the bouquet. The round and wide bowl rests perfectly in the hand to bring the wine to the right temperature.
A glass machine blown lead crystal of unsurpassed thinness and lightness. Veritas combines the charm of a handmade glass with the consistent accuracy only a machine made glass can achieve.
Complementing Riedel's beautiful wine glasses, the Tumbler Collection glasses are perfect for a variety of cocktails, mixed drinks and soft drinks.
This Whisky glass is perfect to complement any table, from elegant to casual.
The Spirits glass is perfect for harmonising the aroma and the taste of spirits, tempering the alcohol and the stringency of the palate and emphasizing the bouquet. The slim, flute-shaped bowl allows its contents a very small evaporation surface.
The RIEDEL Superleggero is a masterpiece of state-of-the-art technology. The collection includes the largest, thinnest and lightest glasses, with the widest base diameter, ever produced by machine. Perfectly balanced, they have the look and feel of handmade glass. Each glass bears a specific grape variety code in the center of the base for easy identification.