| Individually mouth blown of sparkling lead crystal, these | | | | Artisans at Riedel's family-owned factory in Austria |
| wineglasses represent the crowning expression of | | | | craft each exquisite piece individually, performing every |
| Riedel's artisan tradition as well as its most specialized | | | | step of the glassmaking process by hand. |
| assortment. Each elegant glass is designed for serving | | | | When developing a glass, Riedel's design ideas are not |
| a specific varietal, from Sauvignon Blanc to Tinto | | | | born on a drawing board, but shaped by trial and error |
| Reserva, with its delicate bowl tailored by shape and | | | | with the help and support of the world's greatest |
| volume to optimize the bouquet and taste. The thin rim | | | | palates. A person interested in wine is led by color, |
| helps direct the wine's flow to the appropriate taste | | | | bouquet and taste, but often the glass is not |
| receptors. At Riedel's family-owned factory in Austria, | | | | considered as an instrument to convey the message |
| every Sommeliers wineglass is the end result of a | | | | of the wine. Over the years Riedel acquired some |
| process performed entirely by hand. | | | | interesting scientific explanations as to why the shape |
| Riedel's premier Sommeliers collection includes an | | | | of a glass influences the bouquet and taste of |
| impressive assortment of lead-crystal glasses, each | | | | alcoholic beverages. When the wine is poured, it |
| developed by expert wine tasters to flatter a specific | | | | immediately starts to evaporate and its aromas quickly |
| fine wine or liquor. This glass, created with extensive | | | | fill the glass in layers according to their density and |
| input from master Scottish distillers, showcases the | | | | specific gravity. |
| best qualities of single malt and other whiskeys. The | | | | These glasses have proved to consumers that the |
| bowl's elongated thistle shape complements their | | | | pleasure of consuming wine starts with the glass. The |
| aromas. The flared lip directs the flow of liquid to the | | | | Vinum collection, developed by Riedel on the principle |
| tip of the tongue, which perceives sweetness, allowing | | | | that the content commands the shape, is the for every |
| you to savor the whiskey's smooth, silky texture. | | | | day use. Vinum is made of over 24% lead crystal. |