Based on Riedel's Chianti Classico glass, this elegant piece was first used for tasting Rieslings in 1990. The vessel brings out the nuances of character found in the dry, semi-sweet wine.Riedel glasses are precisely designed to enhance both the body and nose of a wine, allowing you the most accurate experience of a wine's character. This is also the perfect glass for Zinfandel and Chianti Classico.

• Wash under warm water; detergent is not necessary.
• Allow to air dry.
• For extra shine, steam over boiling water.
• If desired, carefully polish with a lint free cloth.
• Never twist the base and bowl.

Riedel glassware such as this brings a touch of European elegance and history to your own tastings.The Riedel family has been making fine glassware since 1756. Riedel utilizes state-of-the-art technology and intensive research and testing to produce the most sophisticated wine glasses on the market. Artisans at the company's family-owned factory in Austria craft this exquisite piece individually, performing every step of the glassmaking process by hand. Riedel is committed to bringing you the world's premier wine glasses which deliver the wine to your palate in a way that enhances and accentuates the wine's enjoyable complexities.

Recommended for: Ajaccio, Bardolino, Beaujolais Nouveau, Blauer Portugieser, Carignan, Chianti, Côtes du Roussillon, Cótes du Ventoux, Dolcetto, Dornfelder, Freisci, Grignolino, Lambrusco, Montepulciano, Patrimonio, Primitivo, Sangiovese, Trollinger, Vin de Corse, Zinfandel.
Recommended for: Alsace Grand Cru, Jurançon Sec, Patrimonio, Riesling (late harvest), Sémillon, Smaragd (late harvest dry), Teroldego, Vouvray.