Riedel wine decanters combine versatility and elegance, offering a range of both hand-crafted and machine-made designs. These stunning pieces of crystal artistry bring sophistication to any table setting. Many Riedel decanters feature striking, snake-inspired shapes, making them a perfect fit for celebrating the Chinese zodiac Year of the Snake.
You can enhance the tastes and aromas of wine with charming Riedel decanters that beautifully display and transform the look and feel of your tasting table or home.
Riedel decanters: turning sips of wine into artful celebrations
Riedel glassware and decanters stand out as a charming and elegant additions to any wine collection. Their exquisite line of decanters are both functional and versatile, making them the perfect accessory for enhancing the enjoyment of every bottle.
Riedel: a 275-year-old family history of wine presentation
Founded in 1756 in Kufstein, Austria, near the Bavarian border, Riedel quickly gained renown for crafting grape varietal-specific glassware. As pioneers in the field, Riedel discovered that the shape of a glass could profoundly enhance the delicate flavours and aromas of wine.
Over the centuries, Riedel has undertaken extensive research into the impact of glass size and shape on wine appreciation. Supported by leading wine experts, their findings confirmed that well-designed glassware, or 'wine instruments,' can significantly enhance the taste, texture, finish, and overall enjoyment of fine wines.
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Development of Riedel wine decanters
Initially celebrated for their exquisite stemware—reflected in their tagline, 'The Wine Glass Company'—Riedel expanded their expertise to include premium wine decanters. Today, they are equally acclaimed for these elegant creations, which gently aerate fine wines, unlocking nuanced flavours and enhancing the wine-tasting experience.
Using a decanter allows your wine to breathe, elevating its taste and aroma. Simply uncork your bottle, pour the wine into a decanter, and let it rest on your bar or countertop. This simple yet effective process enriches your wine experience, especially when paired with a reliable corkscrew for effortless preparation.
Check our helpful corkscrew guide, a sommeliers secret weapon. We discuss the importance and usefulness of high quality corkscrews.
Examples of premium Riedel wine decanters
If you’re considering a new wine decanter, a Riedel-crafted masterpiece is an excellent choice. Many of Riedel’s popular designs feature unique, snake-inspired shapes, adding a stylish nod to the current zodiac year.
Made from fine crystal glass, every Riedel decanter offers premium wines the care they deserve. Decanting enhances both young and aged wines, delivering a smoother, richer, and more satisfying experience with every pour.
Riedel Curly Clear
The Riedel Curly Clear decanter is designed to comfortably hold a single bottle of wine. The coils and curvature of the decanter’s design provides the perfect aeration process to improve the quality of your wine tasting experience.
The unique shapes and twists of this decanter create a beautiful spiral that adds a touch of aesthetic class to any room. The slim tail end of the decanter is a useful decoration, and the built-in wide spout makes it easy to gracefully pour your wine.
Riedel Black Tie Amadeo
The Riedel Black Tie Amadeo decanter is a hand-blown decanter that comfortably stores one bottle of wine. It has a distinct shape that resembles a lyre, creating a graceful display and an easy pouring process. Wine is decanted into the wide opening so you can easily pour into your glass using the decanter’s slender mouth.
What makes the Riedel Black Tie Amadeo a special blend of elegance and functionality is the featured black stripe that runs through the design. The stripe is part of the glassmaking process, achieved by introducing a rod of black crystal into the molten glass before the decanter has been formed.
Riedel Boa
The Riedel Boa is a relatively new decanter that was first introduced in 2013 in recognition of the previous year of the snake. Arguably the most snake-like of Riedel decanters in terms of design, the Riedel Boa was inspired by cultural boa constrictors that Maximilian Riedel discovered on journeys across North and South America.
The decanter is manufactured with a tightly coiled body and is a relatively taller decanter. The tip of the mouth reaches a staggering 35 cm in height, providing a striking and noticeable addition to any table or countertop.
Riedel Mamba
Inspired by the infamous Black Mamba—renowned as the world’s fastest snake—the Riedel Mamba decanter was first released in 2011. Its unique design adds a touch of theatre to any serving of wine.
The Riedel Mamba is ideal for serving younger wines. The decanter’s coiled and upright stance creates a series of air pockets that help unlock more complex subtleties in freshly brewed wines. Wine flows through the clear crystal curvaceous glass, emitting a low, aural gurgle, alerting you that the decanting process is underway.
Riedel Performance Magnum
The Riedel Performance decanter is a relatively newer release, first introduced as a complement to the Performance glass series in 2018. This is a machine-made piece that elegantly blends simplicity with an eye-catching design.
Originally designed using superior glassblowing techniques that were crafted in Venice, the Riedel Performance Magnum is an artful addition to any room. The decanter comfortably holds a single bottle of wine in a beautiful display.
Riedel Cornetto Magnum
The Riedel Cornetto Magnum decanter is part of a vibrant series of accessories that were inspired by pop art. These decanters are well known for bright and spirited designs that brighten any room in your home with lively colours.
The long, thin shape of the Riedel Cornetto Magnum is a perfect accessory to aerate younger wines and unlock the bolder textures of aged wines. This is one of the slimmer designed decanters in the Riedel collection, creating a smaller exposed surface area that protects the intricacies of aged wine and preserves the quality of the taste.
Riedel Veloce
The Riedel Veloce decanter seamlessly blends form and function to create a beautiful crystallized display. It helps enhance the drinking experience for a multitude of wines, including mature reds, youthful whites, and champagne.
The Riedel Veloce aligns with a modern trend among wine lovers that maintains sophisticated elegance yet supports a more casual wine consumption experience. As a comparatively taller decanter, it’s a very versatile, aesthetically pleasing wine instrument.
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