This Riedel Sommeliers Tasters Set includes two of the four most popular Riedel Sommelier glasses for a total of eight wine glasses.
The creme de la creme of luxury stems. The Riedel Sommeliers wine glass line is the top-of-the-line series of stemware from the legendary Riedel. Wine experts agree that glassware makes a profound difference on how wines taste. Riedel Sommeliers wine glasses are the benchmark and the most successful series of hand-made glasses in the world. Each Sommeliers wine glass is individually made of 24% lead crystal: the wine glass bowls are mouth-blown into a mould, the stem and base are handcrafted using ancient glass-making methods. Recommend to hand wash.
Cabernet/Merlot/Bordeaux wine glass recommended for: Bordeaux (red), Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc.
Pinot Noir/Burgundy wine glass recommended for: Burgundy (red), Barbaresco, Barolo, Beaujolais Grand Cru.
Chardonnay wine glass recommended for: Albariño, Bourgogne Aligoté, Bordeaux (white), Burgundy (white), Chablis, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Corton-Charlemagne, Hermitage blanc, Marsanne, Meursault, Pinot (Blanc, Grigio, Gris), Sauvignon blanc (Barrique), Sauvignon-Sémillon (Barrique), Viognier.
Champagne Wine Glass recommended for all champagnes.