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Riedel Sommeliers, Hand Made, Black Series Collector's Edition Red Stem Bordeaux Grand Cru Crystal Wine Glass,
Riedel Sommeliers, Hand Made, Black Series Collector's Edition Red Stem Bordeaux Grand Cru Crystal Wine Glass,
Now Only $135.15    
 
Item# 410000RR
Size: 11" 30.3oz
Lead free and dishwasher safe high tech crystal. Since 2016 all Riedel crystal glasses and crystal decanters are manufactured lead free. Each piece features Riedel trademark, hand polished thin rim.

Claus J. Riedel (1925-2004) had a vision. He changed stemware from traditional colored and cut crystal glass to pain, unadorned, thin blown, long stemmed wine crystal glasses. He gained immediate recognition from sophisticated customers and museums. Many design awards signaled that a new era had begun. Museums bough pieces for their exhibition, like the MOMA in New York, which today still has Riedel in their permanent collection. Based on his designs, Claus J. Riedel was the first person in history to ever recognize the effect of shapes on the perception of alcoholic beverages. His work has influenced and changed the appearance of stemware forever. His master piece Sommeliers was introduced in Orvieto as the first ever stemware line to be based on the character of wine.

Recommended for: Bordeaux (red), Brunello di Montalcino, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rioja, Sangiovese, Sangiovese Grosso, Tempranillo.

 

Varietal Specific Designs

"It takes a great deal of efforts for a talented wine-maker 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." -Michel Bettane

The Riedel glass designs are based on the exceptional characteristics of each grape variety, which in turn determines the shape, size and rim diameter of the bowl. The latest machine blown technology, in conjunction with the seamless pulled stem, offers a special design feature "architecture", which creates an indent in the bottom of the bowl, reflecting the light and adding another dimension to the lively color of wine.

Crystal Classics Exclusive Handmade Riedel Wine Decanters

Shop an extensive collection of the Riedel wine decanters, and a few of them that are exclusively made for Crystal Classics, not available in any other store.

"I prefer to decant wines, both young and old. It is a sign of respect for old wines and a sign of confidence in young wines. Decanting old wines, just a few moments before they are served, helps to ensure that the wines' clarity and brilliance are not obscured by any deposit that may have developed over time. Decanting young wines several hours before they are served gives the wine a chance to bloom and attain a stage of development that normally requires years of aging." - Georg Riedel

 

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