Riedel Collections (www.riedel.com)
When developing a glass, Riedel’s design ideas are not born on a drawing board, but shaped by trial and error with the help and support of the world’s greatest palates.A person interested in wine is led by color, bouquet and taste, but often the glass is not considered as an instrument to convey the message of the wine. Over the years Riedel acquired some interesting scientific explanations as to why the shape of a glass influences the bouquet and taste of alcoholic beverages. The first discovery was made while enjoying wine. The same wine displayed completely different characteristics when served in a variety of glasses. The differences were so great that experienced connoisseurs were made to believe that they were tasting different wines.
The grape variety is the key factor in determining the relationship between fruit, acidity, tannin and alcohol. As the next step, Riedel was able to create shapes in which the wine, vinified from specific grape varieties, seemed to improve. They started to recognize the complex role that size and shape play in conveying the message of a fine wine.
Sommeliers
In 1973, in Orvieto, Claus Riedel presented the world’s firstgourmet glass series developed with the help of the Association of Italian Sommeliers (ASI). The series consisted of 10 sizes. Since then the world of wine has changed radically.
Today, regions and continents are producing wines that didn’t exist or were unknown 25 years ago. The Sommeliers series was developed further by his son Georg, into an all-embracing state-of-the-art wine glass collection. Sommeliers are executed in over 24% lead crystal.
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Vinum
Introduced in 1986, Vinum was the first machine-made series of glasses in history to be based exclusively on the characteristics of quality, reasonable price and wide distribution.Vinum has had a permanent impact on the globe’s wine glass culture. These glasses have proved to consumers and restaurateurs that the pleasure of consuming wine starts with the glass.
The Vinum collection, developed by Georg Riedel on the principle that the content commands the shape, is the “Vitrum-Vinothek” for everyday use. Vinum is made of over 24% lead crystal.
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"O" Riedel Wine Tumblers
Maximilian Riedel (11th generation) presents his first glass series. The Riedel connoisseur will be surprised to find that this new glass series has something missing – there is no stem or base. So what is “O”? Riedel “O” is the new innovative take on the wine tumbler. In short: “O” is the ideal glass for everyday use and for every occasion. It is fun, feels good to hold, looks trendy and it works!The designs of “O” are based on the
benchmark shapes of Riedel Vinum. For the first time in glass history the design parameters such as shape of tumbler, size and diameter of rim, have been fine tuned to enhance the world’s most important grape varietals. “O” is available as: Cabernet/ Merlot, Pinot/Nebbiolo, Syrah/Shiraz, Chardonnay, Viognier/Chardonnay, Riesling/Sauvignon.
The tumbler, used for centuries as an all-round drinking vessel, is now turned into a sophisticated wine accessory. Maximilian Riedel has created something brand new with “O” without losing sight of his “roots”.
“O” will not compete with the existing Riedel glass series; “O” is much more a successful addition for those who love an elegant, uncomplicated design that works. Thirty years ago Claus Riedel (9th Riedel generation) revolutionized the world of the wineglass when he changed functionality into design. His grandson Maximilian Riedel (11th generation) feels that now is the right time to offer a convenience product. A glass which is easy to use. It fits in every dishwasher, picnic basket, minibar or small kitchen. Broken stems are a thing of the past.
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Vinum Extreme
Vinum Extreme is the latest development in Riedel´s machine-made “Gourmet Glass Concept”.The inspiration for this development can be attributed to three factors:
• The steady improvement in wine quality, to more dense, more concentrated and more perfect wines which call for the development of new shapes.
• To translate a wine's message in a perfect way.
• To the progess that has been made in the features and quality of machine production.
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Decanters
“I prefer to decant wines, both young and old. It is a sign of respect for old wines and a sign of confidence in young wines.Decanting old wines, just a few moments before they are served, helps to ensure that the wines’ clarity and brilliance are not obscured by any deposit that may have developed over time.
Decanting young wines several hours before they are served gives the wine a chance to bloom and attain a stage of development that normally requires years of aging.” (thoughts on decanting by Christian Moueix)
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Questions about choosing the right stemware for your favorite wines?
Visit the Riedel Wine & Glass Guide online. (Click "Collections" > "Wine & Glass Guide".)
