Riedel Crystal
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Founded in Bohemia in 1756, Riedel Crystal marked its 250th anniversary in 2006. Today, the company is guided by Georg (10th generation) and Maximilian Riedel (11th generation), and their revolutionary designs and techniques continue to shape the industry. Whether it is their hand-blown lead crystal Sommelier series, the Vinum and Vinum Extreme Collection, the revolutionary "O" series or their newest collections Vitis and Tyrol, Riedel has a glass for every occasion and every type of wine.
Developed by Georg Riedel and introduced in 1986, the Riedel Vinum collection was the first machine-made series of glasses to be based exclusively on the characteristics of grape varietals. To showcase wine in its finest form, Riedel's varietal-specific glasses enhance the aromas and taste components, while finding a wine's maximum complexity by featuring the best possible harmony. When all these elements are in place, the glass becomes the wine's loudspeaker, transmitting the message of the beverage to the human senses. This philosophy has always informed Riedel's approach to design and the difference is evident in every glass.
Website: http://www.riedel.com/