Who owns Riedel glasses?
Maximilian Riedel
Today the company is run by Maximilian Riedel, the 11th generation CEO and President, a young leader who has continued to innovate and grow the company on a global scale. He too has won design awards for his O͛ stemless glassware and double-decanters that are reminiscent of dancing cobras.
Is Riedel a good brand?
Well-loved brand Riedel makes just about every great wine glass list for good reason; its products are not only elegant and timeless, but quite affordable, too.
Is Riedel worth the money?
As a wine professional I usually opt for Riedel. While the Sommelier series is expensive (about between $70 – $100 per glass), it is exquisite to drink from and worth the investment if possible. With 24% lead crystal, these glasses are extremely fine yet strong and truly do bring out the best in a wine.
Where is Riedel glass from?
The Riedel factory is in the idyllic Austrian town of Kufstein, about 4km from the border with Germany. The company has invested heavily in its machine production and has two systems of production lines that are capable of making approximately 91,000 pieces per day and 28 million glasses per year.
Are Riedel decanters lead free?
Does Riedel Glass Contain Lead? For those who are concerned about lead in crystal glasses, Riedel has no longer sold lead crystal glassware since 2015. They opted for borosilicate to achieve the same brilliance and luster as the lead crystal.
Does wine taste better in Riedel glasses?
The sweeter something is, the more we like it,” Riedel says. Glasses, he explains, can over-accentuate the bitter or acidic components of wine, while others, with more optimal design, should bring out a wine’s fruitier flavors.
How do you pronounce Riedel wine glasses?
Riedel, the Austrian producer of fine wineglasses, is pronounced “ree-dle” (rhymes with “needle”). Those who pronounce it “rye-dell” may be thinking of Rydell High, the fictional school from the musical Grease.
What is an Riedel Wine Glass?
Riedel Winewings is a glass collection which is perhaps not the most aesthetically beautiful but is striking in its design and is inherently functional, helping wines’ aromas and flavors take flight. Please select at least one wish list.
With a history of innovation dating back to 1756, the RIEDEL brand is a world leader for a reason. Purchasing a RIEDEL product means an investment into a product explicitly designed to bring greater enjoyment to wine, champagne, spirits and cocktails, backed by decades of research and development.
Why choose Riedel glasses?
Georg Riedel, in his long career, has shaped many functional glasses, all specifically designed to enhance the enjoyment of the liquid for which it is created. Georg, as the creator of varietal specific wine glasses, strongly believes that a finely tuned glass shape enhances the perception of all aromatic beverages.
What is the Riedel winewings decanter?
The RIEDEL Winewings decanter is a colourful and elegant recreation of RIEDEL’s Swan decanter. First designed in 2008, Swan’s striking elongated curves make it an incredible statement piece, with the grace of a beautiful bird.