ABOUT RIEDEL VINUM WINE GLASSES
Introduced in 1986, Riedel Vinum was the first machine-made series of wine glasses in history to be based exclusively on the characteristics of quality. The shape of the Riedel Vinum wine glass is so very important, as it concentrates the flavor and aroma (or bouquet) to emphasize the varietal's characteristic. The shape of the Riedel Vinum wine glass also directs the wine itself into the best area of the mouth for the varietal. The stem of a Riedel Vinum wine glass is also an important feature as it provides a way to hold the glass without warming the wine from body heat. It also prevents fingerprints from smearing the glass and makes the glass easier to swirl. Riedel Vinum has had a permanent impact on the world’s wine glass culture. Riedel Vinum wine glasses have proved to consumers and restaurateurs that the pleasure of consuming wine starts with the glass.
Riedel Vinum Red Wine Glasses
The Riedel Vinum wine glasses for red wine are characterized by their rounder, wider bowl, which gives the wine a chance to breathe. Since most reds are meant to be consumed at room temperature, the wider bowl also allows the wine to cool more quickly after hand contact has warmed it. Red wine glasses can have particular styles of their own, such as the Riedel Vinum Bordeaux Wine Glass which has is tall with a wide bowl, and is designed for full bodied red wines like Cabernet and Merlot as it directs wine to the back of the mouth. Riedel Vinum Burgundy Wine Glasses are larger than the Riedel Vinum Bordeaux Wine Glass. The Riedel Vinum Burgundy Wine Glass has a larger bowl to accumulate aromas of more delicate red wines such as Pinot Noir. This style of glass directs wine to the tip of the tongue.
Riedel Vinum Varietal Specific Red Wine Glasses
Riedel Vinum Shiraz/Syrah Wine Glasses
Riedel Vinum Bordeaux Wine Glasses
Riedel Vinum Burgundy Wine Glasses
Riedel Vinum Tempranillo Wine Glasses
Riedel Vinum Brunello di Montalcino Wine Glasses
Riedel Vinum Zinfandel Wine Glasses
Riedel Vinum Oregon Pinot Noir Wine Glasses
Riedel Vinum White Wine Glasses
The Riedel Vinum glasses for white wine are generally narrower, although not as narrow as Champagne flutes that have somewhat straight or tulip-shaped sides. The narrowness of the Riedel Vinum White Wine Glass allows the chilled wine to retain its temperature for two reasons; The reduced surface area of the glass (in comparison to red wine glasses) means less air circulating around the glass and warming the wine. The smaller bowl of the glass means less contact between the hand and the glass, and so body heat does not transfer as easily to the wine.
Riedel Vinum Varietal Specific White Wine Glasses
Riedel Vinum Sauvignon Blanc/Dessert Wine Glasses
Riedel Vinum Riesling Grand Cru Wine Glasses
Riedel Vinum Chablis (Chardonnay) Wine Glasses
Riedel Vinum Rheingau Wine Glasses
Riedel Vinum Montrachet (Chardonnay) Wine Glasses
Riedel Vinum Champagne Flutes
The Riedel Vinum Champagne Flutes are characterized by a long stem with a tall, narrow bowl on top. The shape of the Riedel Vinum Champagne Flutes is designed to keep sparkling wine desirable during its consumption. The design of the Riedel Vinum Champagne Flutes is meant to be held by the stem to help prevent the heat from the hand from warming the champagne. The bowl itself is designed in a manner to help retain the signature carbonation in the beverage. This is achieved by reducing the surface area at the opening of the bowl.
Riedel Vinum Champagne flutes
Riedel Vinum Champagne Flutes
Riedel Vinum Cuvée Prestige Flutes
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