Which one is right for you?
Grape Varietal Specific vs Wine Friendly Glassware
The world of wine can appear complex enough without adding in complicated glassware choices. But don't sacrifice enjoyment because of terminology – find out the meaning of two key RIEDEL terms for functional glassware.
Why does shape matter?
In the 1950s, 9th generation Claus J. Riedel discovered that the shape and size of your drinking vessel has an impact on your perception of what's within. Different shaped glasses brought different characteristics of wine and other beverages to the forefront while muting others.
Through rigorous testing and research, Claus developed a suite of glasses that brought balance and harmony to particular wine varieties. This now famous RIEDEL philosophy has revolutionized the wine industry, offering customers tried and tested products with optimal functionality for greater wine enjoyment.
To find out more about this, read our blog about Grape Varietal Specific glassware.
Wine Friendly
Wine friendly glassware is designed to show optimum characteristics in wine, without catering to specific wine varieties. Wine friendly collections offer a streamlined offering of red wine, white wine, and champagne glasses.
These collections include functional, purposeful glasses that are ideal for those who prefer a more simplistic approach to wine enjoyment.
RIEDEL wine friendly collections include:
- RIEDEL Wine Friendly (Machine-Made)
- Ouverture (Machine-Made)
- Swirl (Machine-Made)
Estuche de 4
RIEDEL Wine Friendly Copa de vino blanco / champán1 bill unit contains 4 pieces.
Grape Varietal Specific
Grape Varietal Specific glasses feature finely-tuned bowls consisting of three variables: shape, size and rim diameter, which are designed to translate the message of wine to the human senses.
These highly purposeful pieces work with wine's DNA to present the perfect picture, balancing bouquet, texture, taste and flavor. Each shape has been engineered in a practical sensory workshop, testing shape against shape to ensure that the grape variety is presented in the most optimal way.
RIEDEL Grape Varietal Specific collections include:
- Sommeliers (Handmade)
- Fatto a Mano by RIEDEL (Finished by Hand)
- RIEDEL Superleggero (Machine-Made)
- O Wine Tumbler (Machine-Made)
- RIEDEL Veritas (Machine-Made)
- RIEDEL Performance (Machine-Made)
- RIEDEL Winewings (Machine-Made)
- Vinum (Machine-Made)
- RIEDEL Veloce (Machine-Made)
Pack individual
RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Chardonnay barrica - Turquesa1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Pinot Noir - Rosa1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Set de aniversario
RIEDEL Vinum Pinot Noir / Nebbiolo1 bill unit contains 4 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Cabernet / Merlot - Rosa1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Pack de 2 - Aniversario 270 años
RIEDEL Winewings Syrah1 bill unit contains 2 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Cabernet / Merlot1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Chardonnay barrica - Negro1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL Superleggero Sauvignon Blanc1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Pack individual
RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Riesling / Zinfandel - Amarillo1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Set de aniversario
RIEDEL Vinum Cabernet / Merlot1 bill unit contains 4 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Chardonnay barrica1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Chardonnay barrica - Azul Oscuro1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Chardonnay barrica - Naranja1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Chardonnay barrica - Rosa1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Pack individual
RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Riesling / Zinfandel - Rojo1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Juego de 2
RIEDEL Vinum Riesling Grand Cru / Zinfandel1 bill unit contains 2 pieces.
Set de aniversario
RIEDEL Vinum Viognier / Chardonnay1 bill unit contains 4 pieces.
Pack individual
RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Chardonnay barrica - Blanco1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Cabernet / Merlot - Turquesa1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Pinot Noir - Dragón rojo1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Paquete de 6 Valores
RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Cabernet / Merlot - menta, naranja, violeta, blanco, amarillo, azul1 bill unit contains 6 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Pinot Noir - Verde1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Pack individual
RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Pinot Noir - Azul Oscuro1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Juego de 2
RIEDEL Vinum Pinot Noir (vino tinto de Borgoña)1 bill unit contains 2 pieces.
Pack individual
RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Cabernet / Merlot - Amarillo1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Set especial
RIEDEL Veritas Riesling / Zinfandel1 bill unit contains 5 pieces.
Juego de 2
RIEDEL Vinum Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot1 bill unit contains 2 pieces.
Pack individual
RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Syrah - Malva1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Pack individual
RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Cabernet / Merlot - Dragón rojo1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Pack de 2 - Aniversario 270 años
RIEDEL Veritas Cabernet / Merlot1 bill unit contains 2 pieces.
Pack individual
RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Pinot Noir - Naranja1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Syrah - Dragón rojo1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Pack individual
RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Syrah - Negro1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Cabernet / Merlot - Verde1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Juego de 2
RIEDEL Vinum Chardonnay barrica (Montrachet)1 bill unit contains 2 pieces.
Pack individual
RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Riesling / Zinfandel1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Riesling / Zinfandel - Rosa1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Juego de 2
RIEDEL Veritas Riesling / Zinfandel1 bill unit contains 2 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Chardonnay barrica - Rojo1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Chardonnay barrica - Dragón rojo1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Chardonnay barrica - Amarillo1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Riesling / Zinfandel - Turquesa1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Riesling / Zinfandel - Dragón rojo1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Pack de 2 - Aniversario 270 años
RIEDEL Superleggero Riesling1 bill unit contains 2 pieces.
Pack individual
RIEDEL Winewings Sauvignon Blanc1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Chardonnay barrica - Malva1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Riesling / Zinfandel - Menta1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Chardonnay barrica - Verde1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Riesling / Zinfandel - Azul Oscuro1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Pack de 2 - Aniversario 270 años
RIEDEL Veritas Riesling / Zinfandel1 bill unit contains 2 pieces.
Pack individual
RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Chardonnay barrica - Menta1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Pack de 2 - Aniversario 270 años
RIEDEL Superleggero Chardonnay1 bill unit contains 2 pieces.
Juego de 2
RIEDEL Vinum Sauvignon Blanc/Vino de postre1 bill unit contains 2 pieces.
Pack de 2 - Aniversario 270 años
RIEDEL Veritas Chardonnay barrica1 bill unit contains 2 pieces.
Pack individual
RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Riesling / Zinfandel - Malva1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Juego de Cata
RIEDEL Winewings Juego de Catas1 bill unit contains 4 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Riesling / Zinfandel - Blanco1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Riesling / Zinfandel - Verde1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
Juego de 2
RIEDEL Veritas Viognier / Chardonnay1 bill unit contains 2 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Riesling / Zinfandel - Naranja1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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RIEDEL FATTO A MANO BY RIEDEL Riesling / Zinfandel - Negro1 bill unit contains 1 pieces.
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