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The Riedel Veloce Champagne glass features a more generous shape than a traditional flute, allowing aromas to develop while preserving the elegance, freshness and lively character of the bubbles.
RIEDEL Veloce
Precision in the service of elegance
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The RIEDEL Veloce collection combines the finesse of a premium wine glass with the precision of machine-blown production, made possible by advanced mechanical technology.
Designed to reveal the distinctive characteristics of each grape variety, Veloce combines lightness, finesse, and wine-tasting precision in a contemporary, elegant silhouette.
Its shapes have been developed to complement different wine styles and enhance the expression of their aromas, structure, and balance. Generous bowls, fine walls, and slender stems give Veloce glasses a refined presence while providing an exceptionally lightweight feel in the hand.
High-Precision Manufacturing
RIEDEL Veloce glasses are machine-blown using advanced manufacturing technology developed at the RIEDEL facility in Weiden, Germany. This technology delivers exceptional precision and consistency while preserving the elegance and finesse that define the collection.
A Glass Designed for Every Grape Variety
RIEDEL is recognized for pioneering the concept of the grape-variety-specific wine glass: each glass shape is developed according to the characteristics of the wine to enhance its aromatic expression and balance on the palate.
Each model in the Veloce collection is therefore associated with a specific grape variety or wine style. The recommended grape variety is also printed on the foot of the glass, making it easy to identify the appropriate glass when serving.
Elegance for Everyday Use
Despite their fine and sophisticated appearance, RIEDEL Veloce glasses are designed for regular use and are dishwasher safe. They offer a balance of wine-tasting performance, elegance, and ease of care. To preserve their brilliance and longevity, RIEDEL recommends following its care guidelines.
FAQ — RIEDEL Veloce Collection
What is the RIEDEL Veloce collection?
RIEDEL Veloce is a collection of wine glasses designed according to the principle of the grape-variety-specific wine glass. It combines high-precision machine production, exceptional lightness, and shapes developed for different wine styles.
Are RIEDEL Veloce glasses machine-blown?
Yes. Veloce glasses are machine-blown using high-precision manufacturing technology. RIEDEL uses advanced technology to achieve remarkable consistency in the shape and dimensions of each glass.
What is special about grape-variety-specific wine glasses?
The shape of a wine glass influences how the wine presents itself on the nose and palate. RIEDEL Veloce glasses are developed to complement the characteristics of different grape varieties and wine styles, helping enhance their aromatic expression and balance.
Why choose a RIEDEL Veloce glass instead of a universal wine glass?
A universal wine glass offers versatility, while a grape-variety-specific RIEDEL Veloce glass is designed with a shape adapted to a particular wine style. For wine enthusiasts looking to explore and refine their tasting experience, this approach makes it possible to select a glass based on the wine being served.
Which RIEDEL Veloce Glass Should You Choose?
Are RIEDEL Veloce glasses lightweight?
Yes. The collection features a fine profile, slender stems, and a lightweight construction, while maintaining a high level of manufacturing precision.
Are RIEDEL Veloce glasses dishwasher safe?
Yes. RIEDEL Veloce glasses are dishwasher safe. However, RIEDEL recommends consulting its care guidelines to ensure proper washing and maintenance of your RIEDEL glasses.
Does RIEDEL actually recommend a specific dishwasher brand?
RIEDEL packaging indicates that Miele dishwashers offer particularly suitable conditions for maintaining the brilliance and longevity of its glasses.
According to the recommendations from RIEDEL and testing conducted by Miele, as indicated on the glass packaging, these glasses can withstand more than 1,000 dishwasher cycles when maintained according to the manufacturer's recommendations. This makes it possible to enjoy refined RIEDEL glasses regularly without compromising their brilliance or durability.
Why is the grape variety printed on the foot of the glass?
Each Veloce glass identifies the grape variety or wine style for which its shape was designed. This makes it easy to identify the appropriate glass when serving.
What types of wine can be served in RIEDEL Veloce glasses?
The collection includes different models designed for wines such as Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo, Cabernet/Merlot, Syrah/Shiraz, Rosé, and Champagne. Each shape is designed to complement a specific wine profile.
When was the RIEDEL Veloce collection launched?
The RIEDEL Veloce collection was introduced in 2022. It was developed around high-precision machine-blown manufacturing technology, allowing complex and particularly fine shapes to be reproduced with remarkable consistency. The collection represents a celebration of modern glassmaking technology at a time when traditional artisanal glassmaking is becoming increasingly rare.
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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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