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The RIEDEL Winewings Pinot Noir / Nebbiolo is specially designed for delicate, aromatic, elegant red wines.
Its unique flat-bottomed design, inspired by an aircraft wing, considerably increases the surface contact between the wine and the air to maximize aromatic development and the expression of the bouquet. Thanks to its wide base and innovative architecture, this glass accentuates the fruity, floral and earthy notes while balancing the acidity and delicate tannins typical of thin-skinned grape varieties.
It allows a more precise, more open and particularly expressive tasting for great, elegant red wines. The RIEDEL Winewings collection stands out for its highly functional approach to tasting.
The glasses in this series promote increased evaporation to intensify the aromas and reveal the wine's full complexity with remarkable precision.
Discover the RIEDEL Winewings collection, an innovative range of wine glasses designed to intensify aromas and reveal the full character of different grape varieties. Created by Georg J. Riedel, the collection is distinguished by its striking flat base, inspired by the wings of an airplane.
The Winewings design increases the surface area where the wine comes into contact with air, encouraging evaporation and the development of aromas. Each glass features a carefully developed shape designed to highlight the characteristics of specific grape varieties and wine styles.
The wide, flat base of RIEDEL Winewings glasses is the defining feature of the collection. This distinctive design allows the wine to spread across a larger surface area, increasing its exposure to air and helping intensify its aromatic expression.
The bowl shape and rim diameter are also carefully developed according to the grape variety, helping enhance the perception of the wine’s aromas, balance and character.
The RIEDEL Winewings collection offers specific shapes for a selection of red and white grape varieties:
Cabernet / Merlot – for powerful, rich and structured red wines
Pinot Noir / Nebbiolo – for more delicate, aromatic and fruit-driven red wines
Syrah – for expressive and structured red wines
Chardonnay – for rich, complex and fruit-forward Chardonnay
Riesling – for vibrant, aromatic white wines with pronounced acidity
Sauvignon Blanc – for fresh, mineral and aromatic white wines
Champagne – designed to highlight the aromas and texture of sparkling wines
Each shape is developed to complement the particular characteristics of the wine it is designed to serve.
The idea behind Winewings originated from a project to create the ultimate glass for Cabernet Sauvignon. After extensive tastings and numerous adjustments to the shape, size and rim diameter, the concept evolved into a collection of glasses designed for key grape varieties.
This approach reflects a fundamental RIEDEL philosophy: the shape of a wine glass can influence how the aromas and characteristics of a wine are perceived.
RIEDEL Winewings glasses combine a bold, distinctive design with a functional approach to wine tasting. Their unique silhouette also makes them an eye-catching choice for a contemporary table or a tasting experience shared with fellow wine enthusiasts.
Whether you are looking for a glass for Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc or Champagne, the Winewings collection allows you to match your glassware to the style of wine being served.
Explore the RIEDEL Winewings collection and discover a distinctive new way to let your wine take flight.
What makes RIEDEL Winewings glasses different?
RIEDEL Winewings glasses are distinguished by their wide, flat base inspired by the wings of an airplane. This shape increases the wine’s surface area and exposure to air, helping promote the development and expression of its aromas.
Why do Winewings glasses have a flat base?
The wide, flat base allows the wine to spread across a larger surface area, increasing its contact with air. This distinctive design helps enhance the wine’s aromatic expression.
Which RIEDEL Winewings glass is best for Cabernet Sauvignon?
The RIEDEL Winewings Cabernet / Merlot glass is designed for powerful, rich and structured red wines, including wines based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Which RIEDEL Winewings glass is best for Pinot Noir?
The RIEDEL Winewings Pinot Noir / Nebbiolo glass is designed for more delicate, aromatic and elegant red wines, particularly Pinot Noir.
Which RIEDEL Winewings glass is best for Chardonnay?
The RIEDEL Winewings Chardonnay glass is designed to highlight the aromas, texture and character of Chardonnay, particularly rich and complex wines.
Is there a RIEDEL Winewings glass for Sauvignon Blanc?
Yes. The RIEDEL Winewings Sauvignon Blanc glass is designed for fresh, aromatic and mineral white wines.
Are RIEDEL Winewings glasses specific to grape varieties?
Yes. Each Winewings shape is developed to complement the characteristics of a particular grape variety or wine style. The collection includes shapes for Cabernet / Merlot, Pinot Noir / Nebbiolo, Syrah, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Champagne.
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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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