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THE RIEDEL COMPANY PROFILE 5 FINE CRYSTAL • MACHINE-BLOWN IN BAVARIA/GERMANY The company RIEDEL is a family owned, 300 year-old THE RIEDEL TRADEMARK 6 RIEDEL BAR 42-43 crystal company known to be the inventor of varietal- specific stemware. Riedel is the first company in histo- ALL ABOUT RIEDEL 6-9 WINE (ITEM #6448) 44-45 ry to recognize that the taste of a beverage is affected WINE GLASS GUIDE 10-17 OUVERTURE (ITEM #6408) 46-47 by the shape of the vessel from which it is consumed, and has been recognized for its revolutionary designs O (ITEM #0414) 48-51 which complement primarily alcoholic beverages. FINE CRYSTAL • MOUTH-BLOWN IN TYROL SWIRL (ITEM #0450) 51 A new area began in 2013, with the knowledge of form RIEDEL SUPERLEGGERO (ITEM #4425) 16-17 and function being applied to non alcoholic drinks. By SOMMELIERS BLACK TIE (ITEM #4100) 18-19 FINE CRYSTAL • MOUTH-BLOWN IN TYROL the invitation of Coca Cola and with the support of their Atlanta based tasting panel, the Riedel „software“ was SOMMELIERS (ITEM #4400) 20-25 DECANTER 52-61 utilized to create a specific shape, fine tuned for the en- joyment of worlds most iconic beverage. In the same year, Riedel was introduced to hot beverages by Nes- FINE CRYSTAL • MACHINE-BLOWN IN BAVARIA/GERMANY FINE CRYSTAL • MACHINE-BLOWN IN BAVARIA/GERMANY presso in Lausanne. With the extensive knowledge of VITIS (ITEM #0403) 26-27 DECANTER 62-63 Nespresso‘s coffee experts, two machine blown shapes for espresso have been developed, highlighting the dis- GRAPE (ITEM #6404) 28-29 tinct flavors of their intense and mild coffee blends. FINE CRYSTAL • MOUTH-BLOWN IN TYROL VINUM EXTREME (ITEM #4444) 30-31 CHAMPAGNE COOLER 63 Riedel has become the brand of choice for wine con- (ITEM #6449) 32-33 noisseurs, hospitality professionals, and consumers worldwide. Riedel is distributed world wide and can VINUM XL (ITEM #6416) 34-35 THE RIEDEL HISTORY 64-66 10TH + 11TH GENERATION be found at the most exclusive retailers and fine dining VINUM (ITEM #6416) 36-41 Georg J. Riedel and Maximilian J. Riedel establishments. 2 3 The RIEDEL TRADEMARK dates from the Art Nouveau period at the end ABOUT RIEDEL CRYSTAL WHY SHAPE MATTERS ARCHITECTURE OF STEMWARE SERVING TO MAXIMIZE ENJOYMENT of the nineteenth century, and was used for RIEDEL glassware made in • RIEDEL CRYSTAL (established 1756) has been producing glass in the • Stemware consists of 3 parts: the bowl, stem, and base. Is determined by three parts: Bowl – Stem – Base. The design (the • Glass hygiene: Serve beverages only in sparkling, clean, odorless Bohemia from 1890 to 1925. In 1996, to commemorate RIEDEL‘S 240th heart of Europe for over 250 years and eleven generations. • The height of the stem and the width of base are part of the glass architecture or construction) of a stemmed glass has to relate har- glasses. anniversary, we reintroduced this trademark for all our mouth-blown, hand- • Family owned and operated by GEORG J. RIEDEL (10th generation) design (known as the architecture). moniously in size, height and width. • Serving temperature: Do not over-chill white wines and sparkling made products. The distinctive Riedel signature is now featured on the and MAXIMILIAN J. RIEDEL (11th generation). • Grape varietal specific stemware features finely-tuned glass bowls The size of the bowl has to correspond and synchronize with the wines, serve red wines below room temperature. base of all these products made in Austria. This signature trademark • RIEDEL is recognized worldwide for designing and producing the consisting of 3 variables: shape, size and rim diameter. height of the stem and the width of the base. The relation of these • Serving per glass: Maximum 3 to 5 oz.: Never overfill the glass. helps our customers to distinguish immediately between hand-made pro- highest quality glasses and decanters for wine and spirit enjoyment. • Grape varietal specific stemware has to translate the “message“ of measurements determines the seamless proportion of the three parts. • The ample, gracious glass volume offers great wines the room to ducts and those made by machine. Our machine-made products carry this Top-rated wineries and restaurants throughout the world use RIEDEL. wine to the human senses. Table top long term “classics” are composed by the magic “golden breathe and to express their unique aroma message. trademark. The RIEDEL glass dynasty is built on the creative energies RIEDEL produces collections for every lifestyle and price range, whe- architectural formula”. of a long line of glassmakers. The story begins in 1756 in Bohemia and ther for critical wine evaluation, a picnic or dinner. There is a series There are 4 sensations in wine. Early glass architecture around 1920 took the lead, spear headed CARING FOR YOUR RIEDEL CRYSTAL continues right down to the united Europe of today, taking in some of the for every wine lover. 1. Bouquet: Grape varietal specific stemware is responsible for by three Viennese architects (Loos, Hoffmann. Ertl). Claus Riedel’s • ALL RIEDEL GLASSES ARE DISHWASHER SAFE! most dramatic events in European history along the way. wine aroma (quality and intensity). designs from the late 1950‘s reestablished and took this concept • RIEDEL exclusively recommends Miele dishwashers; labora- AT RIEDEL, CONTENT COMMANDS SHAPE 2. Texture: Grape varietal specific stemware highlights the exci- further as well as influence from French and Irish classics; creating tory testing has shown that RIEDEL glasses have an estimated A RIEDEL glass turns a sip of wine into a celebration! Wine friendly glassware delivers the aroma and the flavor of all aroma- ting variable mouth feel of wine (watery, creamy, silky, velvety). this eye pleasing “construction”. lifespan of 1,500 washing cycles when washed properly in a tic beverages. 3. Flavor: Grape varietal specific stemware creates balanced Miele dishwasher. This is the statistical equivalent of the average CAUTION: this is a grape varietal specific wine tool! This shape works • In the late 1950’s CLAUS RIEDEL was the first to develop and introdu- interaction between fruit, mineral, acid and bitter components. number of washes during a 10 year timespan. best with wines made from specific grapes. Please read the instructions ce wine friendly stemware. 4. Finish: Grape varietal specific stemware offers a pleasant, • To avoid scratches: Avoid glass contact with other glass or metal. below to guarantee maximum enjoyment. • Wine friendly stemware translates the bouquet, taste, balance and seamless, harmonious, long lasting after taste. If available use a stemware rack. RIEDEL has researched the grape varietal sensation, leading to the conclusion, finish of a wine to the senses. • To avoid stains: Use soft water (low mineral content). on which the world’s wine experts agree; that the enjoyment of the aroma, tas- • Based on this principal RIEDEL introduced the concept of grape-spe- • To remove stains: Use white vinegar. te, texture and finish of a wine, is maximized by using the right „WINE TOOL“. cific glassware. • If washing by hand, wash the glass under warm water (use deter- gent and rinse the glass carefully). • Wash cleaning towels at boiling temperature (to kill bacteria) with odorless soap. 4 5 • Never use linen softener when rinsing your cleaning towels (to IS THERE ONE GLASS FOR ALL MY WINES? Two flavor contributors: floral white wines – aroma and WHY SHOULD I USE A DECANTER? HOW WILL CHRISTIAN MOUEIX, PRESIDENT avoid grease film on surface). The most versatile shape for red and white wines is our OUVER- taste are dominated by fermented grape juice and the DECANTING ENHANCE MY WINE EXPERIENCE? OF THE NÉGOCIANT HOUSE ÈTABLISSEMENTS • To polish the glass: Use two towels, never hold the glass by the TURE Magnum and the Riesling Grand Cru (available in all varietal flavor of yeast. • There are two reasons for which we decant wines: JEAN-PIERRE MOUEIX: base to polish the bowl as the stem could snap due to mishandling. specific RIEDEL lines) but remember, shape does matter for maxi- RIESLING GRAND CRU (13-3/8oz, 380ccm) 1. Decant older wine to separate it from its sediment. “I prefer to decant wines, both young and old. It is a sign of respect • Avoid storing glasses in kitchen cabinets next to items with a mum intensity and total wine enjoyment. 2. Decant younger wines to increase oxygenation, reveal more for old wines and a sign of confidence in young wines. Decanting strong odour, as this can taint the glass and have an effect on complexity, and open up aromas and flavors. old wines, just a few moments before they are served, helps to en- the wine‘s aroma. ONE SIZE FITS ALL? HOW CAN EACH SHAPE • To fully enjoy young wines (up to 10 years for both red and white) sure that the wines’ clarity and brilliance are not obscured by any PROVIDE A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE FOR MY WINE? consider opening them 8 – 12 hours prior to consumption for oxi- deposit that may have developed over time. Decanting young wi- FINDING THE RIGHT RIEDEL GLASS • One glass is not ideal for all styles of wines. A wine’s bouquet, dization or decant the wine as this shortens the aeration process. nes several hours before they are served gives the wine a chance • RIEDEL offers both „varietal specific“ glasses for true wine lovers taste, balance and finish are all affected by the shape of the glass Three flavor contributors: oak-aged white wines – aroma • The main preserving element in wine is carbon dioxide which be- to bloom and attain a stage of development that normally requires and “wine friendly“ glasses for casual wine drinkers. it is consumed from. and taste are dominated by fermented grape juice, the comes part of the wine during the first (= alcoholic) fermentation.

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