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In 1973, in Orvieto, Claus Riedel presented the world's first gourmet glass series developed with the help of the Associazione Italiana Sommeliers (A.I.S.). The series consisted of 10 sizes. Since then the world of wine has changed radically.
Port vintages are declared individually by each producer, depending on the year.
"My first thoughts about a dedicated glass for Syrah date from a visit I made to the Guigal family in 1992," says Georg Riedel. 'Until that time we had always suggested our Burgundy glasses as being best suited for Syrah.
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.
Perfect for these grape varieties: Pomerol, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Medoc, Margaux, Pauillac, Brunello di Montalcino, St. Emilion, ect
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
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: Blauburgunder, Pinot Noir, Spätburgunder
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.
Perfect for these varieties: Syrah, Sangiovese, Côtes du Rhône, Valpolicella, Tempranillo, etc
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.
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.
Perfect for those grapes : Riesling, Côtes de Provence, Dolcetto, Marsannay rosé, Zinfandel, Alsace Grand Cru, Bardolino, Primitivo, Rosé, Côtes du Rhône Rosé, Godello, Grüner Veltliner, Zierfandler, Vernaccia
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.
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.
Perfect for these varieties : Pinot Blanc, Aligoté, Muscadet, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (blanc), Chardonnay, Condrieu, Viognier, Chablis, Côtes du Rhône Blanc, Bordeaux (blanc)
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.
Perfect for these varieties : Pinot Blanc, Aligoté, Muscadet, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (blanc), Chardonnay, Condrieu, Viognier, Chablis, Côtes du Rhône Blanc, Bordeaux (blanc)
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.
The Gourmet Glass offers the perfect solution for those who are seeking a functional, attractive and economical glass that is as much at home on the breakfast table as it is on the dinner table, with easy visits to the dishwasher along the way.
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.
Height: 148mm 5-7/8"
Capacity: 130ccm 4-5/8oz
RIEDEL, Cristal (24 % PbO)
Réf.: 416/77
The Vinum Montrachet reveals the intensity and all the aromatic layers of the wine. The volume of the bowl allows the rich bouquet to develop its spectrum of aromas and accentuating the finesse.
Perfect for these varieties : Morillon (élevé en fûts de chêne), Pouilly-Fuissé, Corton-Charlemagne, Meursault, Montrachet, Chardonnay oaked, Burgundy blanc
This glass highlights the rich fruit and sweetness characteristic of port.
During a series of tastings conducted in London and Austria, some of the world's greatest port experts selected this glass as the ideal shape for vintage port.
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?
Perfect for these grapes : Gewürztraminer, Chasselas, Vermentino, Sauvignon blanc, Corvina, Muskat-Ottonel, Loire (Blanc), Pouilly Fumé, Chenin Blanc, Bacchus
This shape was developed between 1993 and 1995 following tastings in the major Syrah growing regions, when most influential winemakers contributed their views on how the message of their wines should be put across.
Perfect for these varieties: Shiraz, Sangiovese, Côtes du Rhône, Valpolicella, Malbec, etc
This Riedel glass accentuates the fruity and spicy characters of Zinfandel, while intertwining acidity, tannins and fruit, creating a perfect balance of all components.
Perfect for these grapes: Riesling, Côtes de Provence, Dolcetto, Marsannay rosé, Zinfandel, Alsace Grand Cru, Bardolino, Primitivo, Rosé, Côtes du Rhône Rosé, Godello, Grüner Veltliner, Zierfandler, Vernaccia
The "Wine" collection was created for customers, who feel that plain stemware on a well laid table is just not decorative enough.
It combines a light catching, decorative stem and Vinum's most popular bowls.