Riedel Sommeliers Wine Glass

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The Unparalleled Allure of Riedel's Handcrafted Vintage Champagne Glass

The unadorned, handmade vintage Champagne glass from Riedel's exquisite Sommeliers glass collection is distinguished by its impeccable quality. This flute, when filled with Champagne, concentrates the unique, yeasty bouquet of great Champagnes, while emphasizing their creamy texture on the palate.

The Sommeliers series is the world's first grape-varietal-specific wine glass, transforming every sip into a celebration. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, all Riedel glasses are dishwasher-safe, ensuring convenience and durability.

A Glass Is More Than Just a Vessel

Riedel's belief in glass design is that ideas are not born on a drawing board, but are shaped through a process of trial and error, with the guidance and expertise of the world's finest palates. A wine enthusiast's experience is shaped by the color, bouquet, and taste of the wine, often without considering the critical role of the glass as an instrument for conveying the wine's message.

Over the years, Riedel has uncovered fascinating scientific explanations for how the shape of a glass profoundly influences the bouquet and taste of alcoholic beverages. The discovery that the same wine can taste vastly different when served in various glasses led Riedel to develop shapes that optimize the expression of each grape variety.

The Influence of Size and Shape on Alcoholic Beverages

Bouquet: The quality and intensity of aromas are determined by the wine's personality and the glass shape's affinity for those aromas. Bouquet can only develop within a specific temperature range, as low temperatures temper intensity while high temperatures emphasize alcoholic fumes.

Palate: While personal preferences vary, Riedel's recommendations, based on decades of experience, are valued by 90% of wine lovers. The glass shape controls the physical movements and adjustments required to drink comfortably, positioning the beverage on different areas of the palate.

Shape: Each wine has a unique blend of fruit, acidity, minerality, tannins, and alcohol, determined by the grape variety, soil, and climate. Riedel designs wine glasses to highlight the full expression of each beverage's character, with the finish playing an important role in the overall impression.

Key Factors in Selecting a Wine Glass

A wine glass should be: - Appropriate for the wine's grape variety - Designed to emphasize the wine's harmony, not its faults - An instrument to bring together the senses of smell and taste, leading to a wonderful flavor experience

Caring for Riedel Stemware

Riedel's lead crystal glasses have a coarser surface that conveys more intense aromas, but they are also more delicate and susceptible to absorbing environmental odors. Proper hand-washing and polishing techniques ensure the glasses maintain their sparkling brilliance and enhanced olfactory experience.

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