Riedel Vinum Burgundy/Pinot Glasses, Set of 4

by Riedel

Product Features

• Set of 4 Burgundy/Pinot glasses measuring 8-1/4 inches tall and holding 24-3/4 ounces each
• Machine-made from 24-percent lead crystal for superb brilliance and clarity
• Generous sizing enables the bouquet of red wines to flourish; tapered rims allow for swirling
• Dishwasher-safe; washing by hand recommended for optimal performance
• Graceful, symmetrical profiles with slender stems that keep body heat away from wine

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 8.2 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00086HGKI
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 4416/7
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #66,829 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The Vinum collection from renowned Austrian glassmaker Riedel gives serious wine drinkers an extensive choice of moderately priced crystal, each glass designed especially to enhance a particular wine. The Burgundy glass is large and rounded to allow the bouquet of a red wine to flourish. Not just any red wine, but reds high in acidity with moderate tannin levels, such as Red Burgundy and Pinot Noir. The glass helps offset the acidity of the wine by directing it right to the zone on the tongue that registers sweetness. This set of four Vinum glasses will nicely augment an existing wine glass collection or start a budding oenophile on building one. Each beautifully balanced glass stands 8-1/4 inches tall and holds 24-3/4 ounces.

Though comprised of more than 24 percent lead crystal, which lends superb brilliance and clarity, Vinum glasses are affordable because they are machine-made. In fact, Vinum is the first machine-made line dedicated to Riedel's philosophy of shaping and sizing a glass to suit the wine within. In addition to wine stems, the Vinum collection also includes cocktail glasses. While dishwasher-safe, Vinum crystal is best washed by hand to prevent detergent residue that can affect wine taste. --Ann Bieri

Product Description

One of Riedel's most popular stems, these Vinum Burgundy/Pinot Noir wine glasses are designed to enhance the flavors of full-bodied red wines with high acidity and moderate tannin, such as Pinot Noir, Barbaresco, Barolo, Barbera, Red Burgundy, Gamay, and Nebbiolo. Introduced in 1986, the Riedel Vinum line was the first machine-made series of glasses in history to be based exclusively on the characteristics of grape varietals. The Vinum series has had a strong and permanent impact on the wine glass culture around the globe. These glasses have proven to consumers and restauranteurs that the pleasure of consuming wines starts with the glass. Developed by 10th generation Georg Riedel on the principle that the contents commands the shape, Vinum is great for everyday use. These glasses are made with over 24% lead crystal.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Elagant, January 14, 2009

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Kiran Shyama "Devourer of Books" (Ma, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Riedel Vinum Burgundy/Pinot Glasses, Set of 4 (Kitchen)

These glasses are large. Be prepared. They are elegant and beautiful, and feel solid in your hand.

3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must have" for Pinot Noir drinkers, May 22, 2007

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Tim Montgomery "Jazzman" (SF Bay Area, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Riedel Vinum Burgundy/Pinot Glasses, Set of 4 (Kitchen)

Bowl design enhances aroma of Pinot Noirs and delivers wine to the back of pallete where wine can be most appreciated.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wine glasses, June 28, 2008

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Ted R. Newman (WASHINGTON, DC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Riedel Vinum Burgundy/Pinot Glasses, Set of 4 (Kitchen)

I am a fan of Riedel Vinum. The product was shipped promptly to me at my winter home in the US Virgin Islands. I recommend this company highly.