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The graceful long-stemmed roses that grow near the factory in Kufstein were the inspiration behind the new design.

Georg Riedel, in his long career as a glassmaker and glass designer, has shaped many functional glasses. Among his creations are glasses for soft-drinks, coffee and many glasses of different shapes for alcoholic beverages. Each glass is specifically designed to enhance the enjoyment of the liquid for which it is created.

November 2019. Twenty of the leading vintners from the Austrian Zweigelt regions – Neusiedlersee DAC and Rubin Carnuntum – accepted the invitation of Maximilian J. Riedel, 11th generation CEO of the family business, to take part in a workshop at the PANNONEUM business and tourism school in Neusiedl am See. The goal was to develop a concept for the perfect Zweigelt glass and to review the functionality of the existing glass in two independent workshops. As Austria’s most widespread red grape variety, Blauer Zweigelt ranges from very young wines to strong wines matured in wooden barrels. This is why there were doubts as to whether a single glass would be able to cover that entire spectrum.

The name of this glass series says it all: High performance in functionality and design. 

The bowls with optical effect delivered a perfect “performance” at numerous international tastings, where the glass received top ratings.The machine-made optical effect has a positive impact on the taste experience. Not only does it add a pleasing visual aspect to the bowl, but it also increases its inner surface area, allowing the wine to open up and to fully develop its aroma, with all of its subtle nuances.

In 2019 Riedel presented Fatto a Mano Performance, a combination of two successful series that marries refined craftsmanship (for the stem and the base) and the precision of a machine (for the bowl).

In 2020 the series will also be available with a red stem. In Asia, in particular, red is regarded as the colour of life. It also symbolises joy, warmth, fame and strength.

The cocktail and bar drink revival has long ceased to be a secret. In 2019 Riedel presented its DRINK SPECIFIC GLASSWARE series, developed in cooperation with the US spirits specialist Zane Harris. This series combines the past and the present and meets the need for cocktail-specific glasses in restaurants and bars, and also for cocktail enthusiasts at home.

This is the fourth and final cooperation between the Austrian company Riedel and the Elton John AIDS Foundation with EUR 35,000 of all proceeds going to the charity.
RIEDEL has donated 110.000€ in total from 2017-2020.

For years Riedel has been reiterating the importance of decanting. Recommended for red wines, white wines, champagne and rosé wines.
International awards and patents underline the company’s expertise in decanters and their functionality, developed over the course of many years. Cornetto, designed by Maximilian Riedel in 2004, is one of Riedel’s worldwide bestselling products. It has a timeless shape and is easy to use.

JANUARY 2019, Glassware innovator, Riedel, has responded to specific demand from Riedel lovers in Japan with a new RIEDEL YASAKA glass, well suited for Japanese style dining environments and smaller proportions of Japanese tableware at home and in restaurants.

JANUARY 2019, Glassware innovator, Riedel, has added a new Sauvignon Blanc Glass to its iconic Performance Collection.