Riedel Vinum

If you're a wine enthusiast or a professional sommelier, you know the importance of having the right glassware to enhance your wine-drinking experience. Riedel, a 10th generation glassmaker, has been providing wine lovers with grape varietal-specific glassware since 1986. Their Vinum series, developed by Georg J. Riedel, has become their best-selling glassware series, making wine enjoyment more affordable for everyone.

History of Riedel Vinum: Tradition meets Innovation

The Riedel family has been in the glassmaking industry for over 260 years. In 1973, Claus J. Riedel introduced the Sommeliers range, a wine-friendly and unadorned wine glass collection with glass bowl shapes based on a wine's character. Claus J. Riedel's innovation set the course for future Riedel glassware collections. His son, Georg J. Riedel, followed in his father's footsteps and presented a further innovation in 1986 that changed the wine glass culture forever--the varietal-specific glassware collection.

Georg J. Riedel's Vinum collection was produced by machines to reduce costs significantly, making wine enjoyment accessible for everyone. Georg J. Riedel's well-founded specialist knowledge and passion for wine glassware were the driving forces behind developing the Vinum series.

Grape Varietal-Specific Glassware: The Essence of Riedel Vinum

Riedel Vinum's grape varietal-specific glassware is designed to enhance the flavor, aroma, and texture of specific wine varietals, allowing you to experience your wine as the wine producer intended.

The Vinum series includes glassware for red wine, white wine, champagne, and spirits. Each glass in the Vinum series has a specific glass bowl shape and size designed to accentuate the unique characteristics of a particular wine varietal.

The Vinum Bordeaux Glass is a classic red wine glass with a wide bowl and deep V-shape, designed to enhance the flavor, aroma, and texture of full-bodied reds such as Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. The large bowl allows the wine to breathe and aerate, releasing complex aromas and flavors.

The Vinum Chardonnay Glass, on the other hand, is a white wine glass with a U-shaped bowl and gentle rim, designed to enhance the flavor, aroma, and texture of full-bodied white wines such as Chardonnay and Viognier. The smaller bowl size allows for a more concentrated aroma and flavor experience.

The Vinum Champagne Glass has a tall and narrow bowl, designed to preserve the bubbles and aroma of champagne and sparkling wines. The flute shape allows the bubbles to rise slowly, creating a luxurious drinking experience.

High-Quality Material and Easy Care

All Riedel Vinum glasses are made of lead-free crystal glass, making them safe for everyday use. The machine-made glassware provides a consistent quality and affordable price range. The Vinum series is dishwasher safe, making it easy to clean up after enjoying your favorite wine varietal.

Conclusion

The Riedel Vinum series offers a grape varietal-specific glassware collection with high-quality materials, affordable pricing, and easy care instructions. Whether you're a wine enthusiast, a sommelier, or just looking for the perfect wine glassware, the Riedel Vinum series offers a glass for every wine varietal. Browse our selection of Vinum glasses and find the perfect glass for your next wine-drinking experience.