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The ultimate union of master glassmaking and advanced aeration: this premium handmade crystal decanter takes inspiration from the sinuous silhouette of the mamba snake to deliver rapid, breathtaking aeration for fine wines.
Discover Fatto a Mano by RIEDEL, a collection where traditional glassmaking craftsmanship meets contemporary design. Meaning “handmade” in Italian, Fatto a Mano celebrates artisanal craftsmanship through elegant RIEDEL wine glasses and decanters, distinguished by their refined shapes, vibrant colours and carefully crafted handmade details.
Each piece reflects RIEDEL’s expertise in designing glassware that enhances the characteristics of wine. The shapes are carefully developed to complement different wine styles and create a refined tasting experience, while colourful elements and artisanal finishes give the collection its distinctive personality.
The Fatto a Mano by RIEDEL collection combines fine crystal, vibrant colours and handcrafted details to create wine glasses that are as beautiful as they are functional. Designed for wine lovers who appreciate both precision and sophisticated tableware, these glasses bring an unmistakable artisanal character to every occasion.
The colourful stems, elegant shapes and handcrafted character of each glass make Fatto a Mano a distinctive choice for dinner parties, wine tastings and special occasions. With different bowl shapes designed for specific wine styles, each glass is created to complement the wine while bringing a sophisticated touch to the table.
Fatto a Mano decanters bring a striking presence to the art of serving wine. Combining functionality with sculptural design, RIEDEL decanters are designed to support the decanting and aeration of wine while becoming an elegant focal point on the table.
Paired with Fatto a Mano wine glasses, the decanters create a cohesive and sophisticated wine service that reflects RIEDEL’s philosophy: glassware should be both beautiful and purposeful, enhancing the overall enjoyment of wine.
Fatto a Mano is designed for wine lovers who want more than an ordinary wine glass. Each piece becomes part of the table setting, combining a strong visual identity with distinctive artisanal details.
Whether you are looking for handmade RIEDEL wine glasses, an elegant decanter for serving and aerating wine, or a statement piece to complement your glassware collection, Fatto a Mano offers a refined approach to wine presentation.
Discover the Fatto a Mano by RIEDEL collection at Vin & Passion and explore our selection of RIEDEL wine glasses and decanters available in Canada.
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Since 1756, RIEDEL has upheld a family tradition of glassmaking spanning more than 270 years and 11 generations. Now an internationally recognized name in premium glassware, RIEDEL combines craftsmanship, innovation, and sensory research to create glasses and decanters designed to reveal the full richness of wines and spirits.
Pioneering Grape-Variety-Specific Glassware
RIEDEL has fundamentally transformed the way wine glasses are designed by placing shape at the service of the tasting experience.
In the 1950s, Claus J. Riedel, the ninth generation of the family, developed glasses with shapes designed around the characteristics of the wine. His son, Georg J. Riedel, further developed this approach by introducing the concept of a glass specifically designed for each grape variety. This philosophy remains at the heart of RIEDEL's identity today.
Why Does the Shape of a Glass Make a Difference?
For RIEDEL, a glass is more than an aesthetic object. Its shape, size, and opening are carefully designed to complement the characteristics of the wine.
The diameter of the rim, the depth of the bowl, and its width all influence how the wine is presented to the nose and on the palate. The glass therefore becomes a true tasting tool, designed to enhance the expression of aromas, the perception of texture, and the balance of the wine.
This approach explains why RIEDEL offers different shapes for numerous grape varieties and wine styles: each wine has its own aromatic profile and structure.
The Architecture of a RIEDEL Glass
At RIEDEL, the balance of a glass is based on the harmony between the bowl, stem, and foot.
Each element serves a specific purpose. The shape of the bowl is adapted to the style of wine, the fine rim enhances serving and tasting, while the stem and foot contribute to balance, stability, and ease of handling.
This pursuit of harmony between function, proportion, and aesthetics is an integral part of RIEDEL's design language.
The Art of Handcrafted Glassmaking
RIEDEL also continues the tradition of mouth-blown and hand-finished glassware at its manufacturing facility in Kufstein, Austria.
Each piece is individually shaped by master glassmakers. Slight variations in size, weight, or texture that may occur in an artisan-made piece are not considered defects, but rather natural characteristics of a handcrafted object.
The Precision of Machine Manufacturing
Innovation has always played an equally important role in RIEDEL's history. Machine manufacturing makes it possible to reproduce complex shapes with a high degree of precision while ensuring remarkable consistency from one piece to another.
Collections such as RIEDEL Vinum, RIEDEL Veloce, and RIEDEL Superleggero demonstrate this ability to combine technology, finesse, and precision. Launched in 2022, RIEDEL Veloce takes this approach particularly far, using technology developed at the company's facility in Weiden, Germany.
A Philosophy Built Around the Tasting Experience
The RIEDEL philosophy is based on a simple idea: a great wine deserves a glass that does it justice.
That is why the company develops its shapes in collaboration with wine professionals and through sensory workshops, evaluating how the glass influences the perception of wine.
The result is a collection of glasses designed not simply to enhance the table, but to create a more precise and complete tasting experience.
FAQ – About RIEDEL
When was RIEDEL founded?
RIEDEL was founded in 1756. Today, the family business represents more than 270 years of glassmaking expertise passed down through 11 generations.
Why does RIEDEL offer different glasses for different grape varieties?
RIEDEL considers that the shape of a glass influences how a wine expresses its aromas, texture, and balance. Grape-variety-specific glasses are therefore designed with shapes adapted to the characteristics of different wines.
Which RIEDEL Glass Should You Choose?
By grape variety → Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Syrah/Shiraz, and more
Red wines → Shapes designed for different styles of red wine, from elegant to full-bodied and structured
White wines → Glasses suited to aromatic, fresh, rich, or structured white wines
Rosé → Shapes designed to highlight the freshness and aromas of rosé wines
Champagne & sparkling wines → Glasses designed to preserve and reveal the characteristics of sparkling wines
Universal glasses → Versatile models suitable for a wide variety of wines
Decanting & serving → Decanters designed to aerate and serve wine
Spirits → Glasses developed for the tasting of whisky and other spirits
By collection → Veloce, Performance, Veritas, Vinum, Ouverture, Extreme, Fatto A Mano, and other RIEDEL collections
By occasion → Tasting, dining, entertaining, everyday use, or gifting
Does RIEDEL Make Its Glasses by Hand?
Yes. RIEDEL continues to produce some of its mouth-blown and hand-finished collections at its manufacturing facility in Kufstein, Austria. The company also offers collections manufactured mechanically with a high degree of precision.
What Is the Difference Between a Handcrafted RIEDEL Glass and a Machine-Made Glass?
Both approaches can produce high-quality glassware, but their manufacturing processes differ. Handcrafted glasses are individually shaped by master glassmakers, while machine-made glasses benefit from technology that provides a high degree of precision and remarkable consistency.
Why Is a RIEDEL Glass Considered a Tasting Tool?
Because its shape influences how wine is presented to the nose and on the palate. The bowl, rim diameter, and proportions of the glass are carefully designed to complement the characteristics of the wine and enhance the expression of its aromas and structure.
What Is a Grape-Variety-Specific Glass?
A grape-variety-specific glass is designed with a shape developed to complement the characteristics of a particular grape variety or wine style. This philosophy is one of RIEDEL's longstanding signatures.
What Are Some of the Best-Known RIEDEL Collections?
RIEDEL offers numerous collections designed for different uses and levels of wine appreciation. They include Sommeliers, Vinum, Extreme, Veloce, and Superleggero, among others, with each collection offering a different approach to design, manufacturing, and the tasting experience.
Why Choose a RIEDEL Glass?
Choosing RIEDEL means choosing a house whose work combines glassmaking tradition, sensory research, design, and innovation. From handcrafted glassware to precisely machine-made collections, every collection pursues the same goal: creating a shape that brings out the best in wine.
Most Riedel glasses are dishwasher-safe at low temperature; carafes and decanters should be hand-washed. Either way, rinse your glasses right after use (the best way to keep their shine), and dry them with a microfiber cloth, never holding the stem and bowl at the same time.
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