Riedel Vinum Extreme Pinot Noir Glasses, Set of 2

by Riedel

Product Features

• Produced by world-renowned European glassmakers
• 24% lead crystal adds clarity and brilliance
• Hand-washing recommended
• Perfect for bridal or any gift-giving occasion
• Dishwasher-safe, but washing by hand recommended

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 9.7 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00086HGQM
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 4444/7
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,923 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Renowned European glassmaker Riedel designs the shape of each glass to most fully enhance the appreciation of the wine within. To meet the demand of today's increasingly more concentrated wines, Riedel developed the Vinum Extreme line, which features a pronounced diamond shaped bowl. The widest of the line's red wine glasses, each standing 9-1/2 inches tall and holding a whopping 29-5/8 ounces at full capacity, the two Vinum Extreme glasses in this set are designed especially to give Pinot Noir and Red Burgundy the broad breathing surface they require. At the same time, the modern diamond shape looks distinctly snazzier than typical wine stems.

Though Vinum Extreme glasses are machine-made to be affordable, the glasses consist of 24 percent lead crystal for exceptional clarity and brilliance. The set of two European-made glasses makes a handsome wedding gift or augments an existing collection. While dishwasher-safe, Vinum Extreme crystal, especially in the larger sizes, is best washed by hand to prevent both breakage and the detergent residue that can affect wine taste. --Ann Bieri

Product Description

A perfect addition to your Riedel collection, these Riedel Vinum Extreme Pinot Noir glasses are designed specifically for full-bodied red wines with high acidity and moderate tannin, such as Pinot Noir, Barbaresco, Barolo, Beaujolais, Red Burgundy, and Nebbiolo.The Extreme line, most known for their larger, more dramatic diamond shaped bowls, provide an even larger surface area, exposing the wine to more oxygen and allowing it to fully open up, resulting in heightened performance, and further enhanced drinking experience for those using them. The Riedel Vinum Extreme collection was designed in response to the continued improvement in the quality of wines being produced today. As wines have become more dense, concentrated and perfected, so has the call for new glass shapes. The Extreme line is machine-made of 24% lead crystal.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful glass, January 15, 2007

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Frances A. Cameron (Western Massachusetts, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Riedel Vinum Extreme Pinot Noir Glasses, Set of 2 (Kitchen)

Nice glass through and through. Featherlite, balanced, remains well balanced when filed with wine. Kudos to Amazon for a speedy replacement of a broken stem.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wine Glasses, May 23, 2010

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Lynn F. Kile II "llkile" (Alaska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Riedel Vinum Extreme Pinot Noir Glasses, Set of 2 (Kitchen)

We have lots of glasses, but Riedel glasses have proven to be the best ever! We have all types and this Vinum Extreme looks great and works well. It is our favorite for the light reds!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great glasses, January 17, 2010

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Sharon V. Richardson "MadMom" (Southern Pines, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Riedel Vinum Extreme Pinot Noir Glasses, Set of 2 (Kitchen)

We love Riedel glasses, so enjoy these. It is always amazing how much better the wine tastes from a proper glass.