For 250 years, the Riedel family
has been creating high quality crystal and glassware.More than 30 years ago, Claus Riedel
discovered that design elements such as the shape and size of the bowl, and
diameter of the rim, would affect the bouquet and flavour of the wine, and set
about creating specific glasses for each wine variety.
Decanting older wines moments
before serving increases their clarity and brilliance, by reducing
sediment.Younger wines benefit
from decanting a few hours before serving, which allows them to mature in
flavour and bouquet.