The saga of the Riedel family’s glass enterprise started with Johann Christoph Riedel who was born in the Bohemian town of Neuschloß in 1673. He travelled all over Europe trading in high-quality glass. After three centuries and eleven generations, Riedel glass continues to adorn tables around the world. The family is the rightful claimant to the successful legacy of fine ware to complete the wine drinking experience.
The secret behind Riedel’s success is a revolution in the design of glasses which came about in the late 1950s. Professor Claus J Riedel discovered that the harmony in the bouquet, taste, balance and finish of the wine depends to a large degree on the shape of the glass used. Therefore, the glass and its contents complement each other. His close interaction with the best wine tasters of his time gave him the edge to create varieties of glass suited for every type of wine made. Claus J. Riedel, thus, became the inventor of glassware that was not only beautiful but extremely functional.
Expert glass-makers work hard to individually craft each Riedel glass. The technique consists of creating the upper bowl by blowing and handcrafting the stem and base using methods perfected over centuries. The final product reflects the care and attention showered during the manufacturing process. The result is glass which makes every sip a true celebration of spirit. One need not be an expert wine taster to fathom the effect of a Riedel glass. A drink in their glass is an ultimate journey that evokes the senses and satiates the soul. |
