ALL ABOUT RIEDEL
WINE CRITIC ROBERT M. PARKER JR. OF THE WINE ADVOCATE: “The finest glasses for both technical and hedonistic purposes are those made by RIEDEL. The effect of these glasses on fine wine is profound. I cannot emphasize enough what a difference they make.” Michel Bettane, GUIDE BETTANE ET DESSEAUVE: “It takes a great deal of effort for a talented winemaker to produce a good wine. These efforts can be ruined in no time if the wine is not served properly. The quality of the glass plays a crucial role here and RIEDEL produces the largest range of high quality glasses, specifically fine-tuned to fit the predominant wine varietals of the planet. RIEDEL makes it possible to fully appreciate all the nuances of aromas and tastes from the best wines of the world.“ TIME MAGAZINE: “The RIEDEL family has never stamped its name on a single bottle of wine. But over the past 50 years, this Austrian clan of master glassmakers has done more to enhance the oenophile’s pleasure than almost any winemaking dynasty.” ABOUT RIEDEL CRYSTAL • RIEDEL CRYSTAL (established 1756) has been producing glass in the heart of Europe for over 265 years and for ele- ven generations. • Family owned and operated by GEORG J. RIEDEL (10 th. generation) and MAXIMILIAN J. RIEDEL (11 th. generation). • RIEDEL is recognized worldwide for designing and producing the highest quality glasses and decanters for the enjoyment of wine and spirits. • Top-rated wineries and restaurants throughout the world use RIEDEL. • RIEDEL produces collections for every lifestyle and price range, whether for critical wine evaluation, a picnic or dinner. There is a series for every wine lover.
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AT RIEDEL, CONTENT COMMANDS SHAPE Perfectly designed glassware enhances the aroma and the flavor of all aromatic beverages.
• In the late 1950’s, CLAUS J. RIEDEL was the first person in history to introduce and develop wine-friendly stemware. • Wine-friendly stemware translates and delivers the bouquet, taste, balance and finish of a wine to the senses. • Based on this principal, RIEDEL introduced the concept of grape-specific glassware.
WHY SHAPE MATTERS • Stemware consists of three parts: the bowl, stem and base.
• The height of the stem and the width of the base are part of the glass design (known as the architecture). • Grape varietal specific stemware features finely-tuned glass bowls consisting of three variables: shape, size and rim diameter. • Grape varietal specific stemware has to translate the “message“ of wine to the human senses.
THERE ARE 4 SENSATIONS IN WINE: 1. Bouquet: Grape varietal specific stemware is responsible for delivering the quality and intensity of the wine’s aroma.
2. Texture: Grape varietal specific stemware highlights the exciting and diverse styles of „mouthfeel“ in wine (watery, creamy, silky, velvety). 3. Flavor: Grape varietal specific stemware creates a balanced interaction between the fruit, minerality, acidity and bitter components of a wine. 4. Finish: Grape varietal specific stemware offers a pleasant, seamless, harmonious, and long lasting aftertaste.
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