The essential wine glasses
Shape does matter for maximum intensity and total enjoyment of wine. The three most versatile shapes for red and white wines are the Ouverture Doublemagnum, Ouverture Magnum and the Vinum Riesling Grand Cru. One glass is not ideal for all styles of wine; a wine’s…
Glass care
Ideal for gifts and dinners – both formal and casual – Riedel glassware is easy to care for if you follow a few guidelines and tips. Riedel glasses are dishwasher safe To remove stains, use white vinegar To avoid stains, use soft water (low mineral…
Fatto a Mano collection
The Fatto a Mano collection is a stunning range of varietal-specific wine glasses with colourful handmade stems using traditional Venetian techniques. With its hand-made stem and base, Fatto a Mano combines the crafts of the past with today‘s technologically-advanced, machine-blown techniques. The finished product charms…
The right Riedel glass
Riedel offers both “varietal specific” glasses for wine enthusiasts and “wine friendly” glasses for more casual wine drinkers. Use stemmed glassware for fine dining and stemless for casual dining. When you choose a grape varietal specific Riedel glass, understand that it is built for a…
Vinum – the first machine-made glass in history
Vinum became the first machine-made glass in history to be based on the characteristics of grape varietals. Vinum was not developed on a drawing board, but in tasting workshops, based on performance, where the content commands the shape. The pleasure of enjoying fine wine starts…
265 years of Riedel glass
Riedel is a centuries-old family-owned company known for the creation of varietal-specific stemware. It was the first in history to recognise that the taste and aroma of a beverage is affected by the shape of the vessel from which it is consumed. It has also…
Wine tips, tricks & trivia
Compiled from various sources for a more pleasant wine experience. Storing wine away from direct light and heat preserves its freshness. 2. Storing wine bottles horizontally is best. It keeps the cork damp and prevents too much air from entering the bottle. 3. Over-chilling white…
Essential wine facts
Compiled from various sources, some are unique, some are fun, and others are amusing, but they’re all essential wine facts. The most planted wine grape in the world is Cabernet Sauvignon. 2. After planting, it takes about 3-5 years for a grapevine to start bearing…
Beyond red and white
Rosé, dessert and sparkling wines. Besides red and white wines, the other three main categories of wine are rosé or blush wine, dessert or sweet wine, and sparkling wine. Rosé wine This wine is pink in hue because it stays in contact with the red…
Believe it! Understanding wine makes it taste better
Studies have shown that more complex descriptions of red and white wine actually make those wines taste better.
