Starting your wine glass collection
If you have finally had it with your mash-up of different glasses in the cupboard and want to use really nice glassware to serve your guests at year-end parties, it’s time to go glass shopping! Types of glasses for wine Riedel, the renown Austrian brand…
How grape varietal specific glassware improves your wine enjoyment
Ever wondered who invented the wine glass as we know today? It was Claus, but not the Santa one! Grape Varietal Specific glassware may seem complicated but it’s just another way of saying “greater wine enjoyment”, and it’s the core of who Riedel is as…
The tall and short of whisky glasses
The size of your chosen glass depends on how the whisky is served. As a general rule of thumb, short and stout glasses are best suited to whisky that’s neat or on the rocks, while taller glasses that have room for mixers and ice are…
The glass to savour top-quality single malt whisky
A noble product like a premium single malt whisky deserves a glass that brings out its aromas. The Riedel Single Malt Whisky glass has a slightly convex rim, which ensures that the whisky is optimally placed on the tongue so that the taste buds can…
How a Riedel glass can change your wine life
Design of stemware Wine glassware consists of three parts: the bowl, the stem and the base. A stemmed glass must be designed to ensure that the size, height and width are in perfect balance. The size of the bowl has to be in proportion to…
The right wine glass
Wine glasses can be pricey, but they can alter how you taste a wine. The right wine glass can affect the enjoyment of the wines you consume. One of the preferred choices of wine connoisseurs is Austrian crystal manufacturer Riedel’s range of variety-specific wine glasses….
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…
