Spiegelau Authentis Collection Burgundy Wine Glasses, Set of 6

by Spiegelau

Product Features

• Allows the taster to scan progressively the different levels of aromas of these extremely complex wines
• Made in Germany of non-lead crystal
• Large surface area allows for maximum breathing
• Designed for Pinot Noir, Red Burgundy, Barbaresco, Bourgogne Grand Cru
• Each glass is 8.75 inches high and holds 26.5 ounces

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.1 x 10.2 x 9.4 inches ; 3.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• 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: B00005Y1E4
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 3944016000
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,123 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com

Generously sized and tapered toward the rims to intensify and concentrate bouquet, the six glasses in this set are perfect for serving extremely complex red wines. Each glass has a capacity of 26-1/2 ounces so it can hold a full serving and still have ample evaporation surface for a wine's full aroma to rise in its tapered chimney. The glasses are machine-blown of crystal, providing excellent transparency and brilliance for showcasing color and clarity. Elegant, finely balanced, lightweight yet sturdy, they have thin rims to ensure smooth sipping and are dishwasher-safe. Each glass is 8-3/4 inches high. Located in a small Bavarian town that bears the company's name, Spiegelau has been making glassware for nearly 500 years. Wine glasses from Spiegelau's Authentis collection are notable for their strength and value. --Fred Brack

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Correct Wine Glass, May 30, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Spiegelau Authentis Collection Burgundy Wine Glasses, Set of 6 (Kitchen)

Please note that the wine glass depicted above is slightly different than the ones I received. The new ones are slightly taller, narrower at the mouth, and wider with a more angular flare in the girdle. This is a better glass that the old Burgundy bowl from Spiegelau. Also note that appropriate stemware does enhance a wine's flavor, nose and appeal, at least for me.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow - What an Experience, November 25, 2003

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Erik B. Harrigan (Albuquerque, NM United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spiegelau Authentis Collection Burgundy Wine Glasses, Set of 6 (Kitchen)

I first started my love affair with wine about 10 years ago and decided that it was finally time for me to enjoy my pastime even more with some quality stemware, partially because of tasting some wine from a Riedel glass that a friend of mine has. After quite a bit of research I decided to purchase the Spiegelau after many of the positive comments that I had read during my research, even though the Riedel was recommended more, and in part to the excellent price.

Right out of the box you can tell that these beautiful, what look like hand crafted glasses, are of exceptional quality for the price. After my first glass of wine I was sold and to be honest had a difficult time telling the difference between the Riedel and these glasses, which are a quarter of the price.

I eventually ended up ordering 36 glasses in total. The glasses were packaged very well and very securely.

Conclusion: These are great stemware at an even greater price. I you are in the market for quality stemware for wine don't throw away your money on the super expensive $50+ per glass when you can pay less than $50 for 6 (or 12 if the current sale is still going on) because unless you're an expert sommelier will won't be able to tell the difference. You, your dinner quests and your friends will really enjoy these glasses.

Even thought the manufacture states that the glasses can be put in the dishwasher I wouldn't try it.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bigger is Better, December 19, 2002

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Christopher F. Finney (Salisbury, NC and Mt. Pleasant, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spiegelau Authentis Collection Burgundy Wine Glasses, Set of 6 (Kitchen)

When it comes to a wine glass for wines from the Burgundy region, or in the Burgundy style, Bigger is Better. Not only are these glasses big, but the bowl is shaped to allow the most surface area of the wine possible to come in contact with the air. Fill this glass to the widest part of the bowl and give it a big swirl. This glass will make even an inexpensive wine taste like you have something to celebrate.