ABOUT RIEDEL:
Riedel – The Wine Glass Company is a 300-year-old family-owned business renowned for its grape varietal-specific glassware. Founded in 1756, Riedel was the first to recognize that a glass’s shape can dramatically influence the taste and aroma of wine. Since pioneering varietal-specific stemware in 1958, Riedel has become the preferred brand for wine connoisseurs, hospitality professionals, and consumers around the globe. Each “Wine Instrument” is the result of extensive research, designed to enhance a wine’s aroma, taste, texture, and finish—turning every sip into a celebration.
Now in its 11th generation under the leadership of Georg J. Riedel and Maximilian J. Riedel, the company produces premium crystal glassware that is used by top-rated wineries and restaurants worldwide. Riedel offers collections for every lifestyle and budget, whether for critical wine evaluation, a casual picnic, or a gourmet dinner—ensuring there is a perfect glass for every wine lover.
ABOUT Superleggero:
RIEDEL is dedicated to continuously innovating and advancing glassware design to enhance the wine-drinking experience and push the boundaries of what is possible. With a growing understanding and the help of new technologies, the company constantly strives to create a better experience for wine enthusiasts.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Sommeliers series, which revolutionized glassmaking, RIEDEL Superleggero reintroduces the iconic glass shapes in a precision-crafted, machine-made collection, setting a new standard for premium, machine-made wine glasses.
In 2015, Maximilian J. Riedel unveiled the handmade “RIEDEL Superleggero” series, an evolution of the Sommeliers series first introduced in 1973 by his grandfather, Prof. Claus J. Riedel. This groundbreaking collection permanently transformed the world of wine enjoyment.
With the launch of the Sommeliers series, Prof. Claus J. Riedel revolutionized the glassware industry. In 2023, RIEDEL continues to assert its pioneering role by unveiling the machine-made RIEDEL Superleggero at its factory in Weiden, Germany.
