The Riedel Sommeliers Rheingau Riesling glass is crafted to perfectly showcase the fresh, crisp character of white wines from cooler regions like Mosel and Rheingau. Its elegant tulip shape and slightly flared rim are designed to soften acidity while bringing forward delicate fruit notes like apricot and peach. Thanks to a clever curved lip, every sip hits the sweet spots on your tongue, making the wine feel balanced and smooth with a lovely, long finish. It’s an ideal glass if you love enjoying light, refreshing Rieslings or similar white wines at their best.

SOMMELIERS (1973) Professor Claus J Riedel was the first designer to recognise that the bouquet, taste, balance and finish of wines are affected by the shape of the glass from which they are consumed. In the late 1950s, RIEDEL started to produce glasses which at that time were a design revolution. Thin-blown, unadorned, reducing the design to its essence, bowl, stem, base. 
Working with experienced tastes, RIEDEL discoverd that wine enjoyed from his glasses showed more depth and better balance than when served in other glasses. In 1961, a revolutionary concept was introduced, when the RIEDEL catalogue featured the first line of wine glasses created in different sizes and shapes. The concept illustrated to perfection with the introduction of the SOMMELIERS series in 1973, which achieved worldwide recognition. A glass was born that turns a sip into a celebration - a wine?s best friend - fine-tuned to match the grape!

This elegant, tulip-shaped glass with a slightly flared top was first developed in the 1960s by Claus Riedel. It shows off the character of white wines from more northerly regions (Mosel, Rheingau, Franken, Weinviertel) to the best possible advantage. These light, dry wines, combining high acidity with delicate fruit, make for hugely pleasurable drinking when served in this beautifully designed glass. Its unique 'acidity spoiler' (a gently curved lip around the rim) means that the tip of the tongue unconsciously curves up, so that a stream of wine is delivered straight to the sweetness-sensitive taste receptors that are concentrated there. This has the effect of emphasising the fruit. These young wines are best served cold and have a fine residual 'perlage' (tiny bubbles) resulting from fermentation. The tip of the tongue is also highly tactile and sensitive to temperature, and detects this 'perlage' as a slight prickle. The glass also helps to integrate the acidity of the wine pleasantly into its characteristic apricot and peach flavours. The delivery ensures that the wine does not come into contact with the sourness-sensitive edges of the tongue, but moves on to the back palate to give a final hint of bitter almonds and a long, balanced finish.

Technical Specs

Brand: Riedel
Product Type: White Wine Glass
Collection: Sommeliers
Model / Article No.: #6046 / 4400/01
Design: 1973
Material: Fine Crystal Glass
Manufacturing: Handmade
Colour: Clear Crystal
Capacity: 230 ml
Height: 206 mm
Widest Diameter: 70 mm
Packaging: Riedel-branded Gift Box
Set: 1 Glass
Country / Brand: Austria

Features
Handcrafted Excellence: Each glass is individually shaped by skilled glassmakers, giving every piece its own subtle character and refined finish.
Riesling-Specific Design: Developed for Riesling and other aromatic white wines from cooler northern European wine regions, helping highlight their freshness, delicate fruit and lively acidity.
Elegant Tulip-Shaped Bowl: The slender, gently curved bowl and slightly flared rim are designed to enhance delicate aromas and showcase the wine's crisp, refreshing character.
Acidity-Balancing Rim: The specially shaped rim, known as the “acidity spoiler,” directs the wine towards the tip of the tongue, helping emphasise fruitiness and create a more harmonious perception of acidity.
Fine Crystal Clarity: Made from clear crystal glass, offering brilliance and transparency that beautifully showcase the wine.
Timeless Stemmed Silhouette: Its slender stem and elegant proportions make it a refined choice for formal dining, wine tasting, and special occasions.

Care Instruction
Cleaning: Dishwasher safe according to Riedel's care guidance. Ensure the glass does not touch other items during washing to help prevent damage. Handle carefully when loading and unloading.

Suitable for: Riesling, Mosel Riesling, Rheingau Riesling, dry and off-dry aromatic white wines, Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris and Roter Veltliner.