Which Riedel wine glass to choose

"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."

(Quote: Robert M. Parker. Jr. The Wine Advocate.)

Riedel is one of the leading glass-makers in the world and produces high-quality glasses. Their wine glasses are specially made and shaped to complement the different wine grape and region varieties whilst adding to the overall enjoyment of wine. Riedel offers various ranges for various occasions and needs, whether for a wine tasting, a picnic or dinner. Top-rated wineries, restaurants, companies and homes throughout the world use Riedel. To help you out, we've compiled our knowledge and experience of Riedel glassware to explain the benefits of each glass range below.

Which Riedel wine glass to choose

Riedel Vinum series

Glasses in the range: 20+
Price range from £38.95 per twin pack
Available in: Sets of 2 & 8 (selected glasses)

If you are looking for high-quality crystal wine glasses, this is the Riedel range for you. The Vinum series is extremely popular with consumers and restaurateurs worldwide. It is suitable for everyday use or to use at a wine tasting. Functional and aesthetically pleasing, this range is one of our most requested. It was the first grape-specific glass in history!

Wineware suggests using these for a table setting; discover which bowl shape suits your favourite grape variety.

Riedel Veritas series

Glasses in the range: 10+
Price range from £43.95 per twin pack
Available in: Sets of 2

If you're looking for a newer, 'upgraded' version of the highly popular Vinum range, Veritas is for you. Veritas features the same high-quality crystal glass as Vinum, and it's becoming very popular with consumers and restaurateurs worldwide. It's suitable for everyday use and during dinner and tastings; it's functional and aesthetically pleasing!

Wineware suggests using these for a more advanced wine lover, an upgrade on the Vinum series; discover further bowl shape that suits your favourite grape variety.

Riedel Performance series

Glasses in the range: 7
Price range from £43.95 per twin pack
Available in: Sets of 2

If you're looking for an eye-catching, never-seen glassware range, then Riedel Performance is the one for you! As standard, it features the same high-quality crystal glass as other Riedel ranges and a unique optic impact. This adds a pleasing visual aspect to the bowl and increases the inner surface area, allowing the wine to open up and fully show every aroma and subtle nuance. Riedel Performance is unique, functional and aesthetically pleasing!

Wineware suggests using these for a more advanced wine lover. They are an upgrade on the Vinum & Veritas series.

Riedel O Range

Glasses in the range: 10
Price range from £21.95 per twin pack
Available in: Sets of 2 & 4 (selected glasses)

Stemless wine glasses are a modern and trendy addition to the glassware world. This range is relatively new but very popular with consumers. The O series is an excellent alternative to the traditional stemmed glass design. It makes for a great gift or wedding favour. Stemless wine tumblers are also suitable for serving mixers, soft drinks and water and perfectly fit every dishwasher. The O bowl size is based on the benchmark shapes from the Riedel Vinum series.

Wineware suggests buying the O Range for friends or family who already own Riedel glassware.

Riedel Winewings

Glasses in the range: 7
Price range from £23.20 per glass
Available in: Sets of 1

Released in 2020, the Riedel Winewings is a glass collection that may not be the most aesthetically pleasing but is striking in its design and functionality. It takes the wine's aromas and flavours on a flight. Each glass within the range features a flat and stretched bottom with a wing-like shape to increase the surface area the wine is exposed to, increasing the levels of evaporation and enabling a greater intensity of aroma.

Wineware suggests buying the Winewings for a more advanced wine lover, a companion to the Vinum, Veritas and Performance ranges.

Riedel Stemless Wings

Glasses in the range: 3
Price range from £22.00 per twin pack
Available in: Sets of 2

Following the release of the popular Riedel Winewings collection in 2020, the Riedel Stemless Wings has been created! This stemless creation perfectly complements the original stemmed series, featuring three stemless wine tumblers crafted by Georg Riedel: Riesling, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. In addition, these three shapes have been redesigned to ensure they sit comfortably within the drinker's hand.

Wineware suggests the Stemless Wings for a more advanced wine lover to match the Riedel Winewings range.

Riedel Ouverture series

Glasses in the range: 9
Price range from £22.00 per twin pack
Available in: Sets of 2

The Ouverture series is ideal for everyday use. This is the starting glass for any Riedel collector; it is a Riedel beginner glass. It is aimed at users who appreciate reasonably priced wine, and you can use it for any grape variety. This range consists of ten different sizes, so it is adequate for drinking wine, champagne, beer, and spirits. These perfectly shaped wine glasses are also among the most cost-effective ranges from Riedel.

Wineware suggests these for wine novices/beginners and is suitable for wine tastings, wine classes, or home use.

Riedel Extreme

Glasses in the range: 7
Price range from £31.20 per twin pack
Available in: Sets of 2

This range is designed to show a wine's full potential, giving the perfect surroundings in a well-designed, high-quality glass. The Riedel Vinum Extreme glasses were introduced in the millennium and have since become a success. The large bowls and long stems are extremely popular with users. The large bowl allows the wine to breathe and intensifies the bouquet. The Vinum Extreme wine glasses/range are available in two sets, making them a lovely present for a special occasion or birthday.

Wineware suggests you serve "New World" wines in Vinum Extreme glasses.

Riedel Bar Drink Specific

Glasses in the range: 6
Price range from £22.95 per twin pack
Available in: Sets of 2

The Riedel Barware Drink Specific Glassware is made in collaboration with spirits specialist Zane Harris, answering the need for cocktail-specific glassware among restaurants and bars and cocktail enthusiasts at home with six glasses perfected for thousands of cocktails. The glasses are based on the traditional serves for seven classic cocktails, including The Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Daiquiri, Sour, Peasant, Buck and Julep. This glassware range is for those who love creating their favourite cocktails and enjoying them to the fullest!

Wineware suggests you serve your favourite cocktails from the Riedel Bar Drink Specific glassware range.

Riedel Veloce

Glasses in the range: 9
Price range from £55.00 per twin pack
Available in: Sets of 2

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Wineware suggests this range for a keen wine enthusiast who likes the modern feel of this range.

Riedel Wine Friendly

Glasses in the range: 4
Price range from £49.00 per set of 4
Available in: Sets of 4

Riedel Wine Friendly presents a collection for beginner or occasional wine drinkers after easy-to-use glasses produced with the famous Riedel quality. The Riedel Wine Friendly collection caters to a worldwide increase in demand for entry-level glasses that are functional and versatile. Developed initially as a mise-en-place for the hospitality industry, where storage limitations often dictate the need for universal glassware, this collection includes stemmed glasses, a tumbler, and a decanter.

Wineware suggests this range for casual wine drinkers or someone looking to begin their wine journey.

Riedel Wine Range

Glasses in the range: 4
Price range from £28.00 per twin pack
Available in: Sets of 2

The Riedel Wine Range consists of grape variety-specific wine glasses that are ideal for your favourite wine and are made for those who want the "key to wine" concept. Each glass features a decorative stem, something different to your everyday wine glass. These glasses are designed around Riedel Vinum's most popular bowls. This range is perfect if you prefer not to have leaded wine glasses or want a more decorative set. This range offers eight different bowl choices.

Wineware recommends the Riedel Wine Range glasses for home entertaining.

Riedel Sommeliers

Glasses in the range: 15+
Price range from £95.00 a glass
Available in: Sets of 1 & 4 (selected glasses)

Precision is in every handmade, mouth-blown Sommelier's glass. These classic and elegant glasses are genuinely spectacular. Serve your favourite bottles or vintage wines in these exquisite Riedel glasses. These glasses are timeless and add an extra touch to the wine-tasting experience. If you enjoy fine wines, Riedel's Sommelier's glasses are ideal; they are "a wine's best friend". This series consists of ten sizes.

Wineware say, "The pinnacle of wine experience is achieved with the Sommeliers glass!"

The Riedel glass ranges detailed above are the most popular collections by Riedel. Below is a brief overview of the rest of the Riedel ranges we currently offer: