The Riedel Performance Cabernet/Merlot glass is designed to highlight the rich complexity and elegance of bold red wines. Its innovative optic bowl not only looks great but also helps open up the wine’s full aroma and flavor. These machine-made, dishwasher-safe glasses are perfect for Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and similar reds—making every sip a refined experience.

The machine-made Cabernet glass of the technologically advanced glass collection Performance is the new ultimate loudspeaker for fine wine. This glass showcases the majestically structured red wines in all their complexity and finesse. Performance is the first RIEDEL wine glass series ever to feature bowls with a light optic impact, which not only adds a pleasing visual aspect to the bowl, but also increases the inner surface area. All RIEDEL glasses are dishwasher safe. 

With three generations of research, development and experience in creating functional, grape varietal specific glassware, Georg and Maximilian Riedel challenged themselves to improve on what had gone before. The result is Performance ? a technologically advanced and user-friendly collection of grape varietal specific glasses. Performance is the first Riedel wine glass series ever to feature bowls with a light optic impact. Detailed research by the Riedel family, aimed at improving the organoleptic wine experience, revealed that increasing the inner surface area of the glass had a positive impact on the perception of the bouquet and flavour of the wine. 

This was achieved through a unique optical effect, which not only adds a pleasing visual aspect to the bowl, but also increases the inner surface area, allowing the wine to open up and to fully show every aroma and subtle nuance. Consisting of seven machine-made, lightweight, durable and dishwasher-safe shapes, Performance glasses are executed in sparkling fine crystal and feature fine stems and large stable bases. The new bowl shapes in Performance, when combined with the optic effect, deliver ultimate wine enjoyment, making Performance the new essential 'must-have' wine glass collection for all wine-lovers.

Technical Specs

Brand: Riedel
Product Type: Red Wine Glass
Collection: Performance
Model / Article No.: #6776 / 5884/0-1
Design: 2018
Material: Fine Crystal Glass
Manufacturing: Premium Machine-Made
Colour: Clear Crystal
Capacity: 834 ml
Recommended Filling Capacity: 125 ml
Height: 245 mm
Widest Diameter: 105 mm
Packaging: Riedel-branded Gift Box
Set: 4 Glasses
Country / Brand: Austria

Features
Optical Impact: The subtly textured bowl creates an attractive visual effect while increasing the glass’s inner surface area to help wine aromas unfold.
Generous Bowl: The spacious shape allows full-bodied red wines to breathe and helps balance fruit expression, structure, and tannins.
Varietal-Specific Design: Developed for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other structured red wines, supporting their aromatic complexity and palate balance.
Elegant Stem and Stable Base: The long, fine stem and broad base provide a graceful appearance and comfortable handling.
Premium Machine-Made Crystal: Combines precision, clarity, and durability in a refined glass designed for regular use.

Care Instruction
Cleaning: Dishwasher safe. Riedel recommends placing the glass carefully so it does not touch other glassware, utensils, racks or spray arms during washing.

Suitable for: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux red blends, Médoc, Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Julien, Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Brunello di Montalcino, and other full-bodied, structured red wines.