Riedel Vitis Cabernet Glass 8-Pack

Catalog description

Riedel Vitis Cabernet Glass 8-Pack, part number RIED046, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $272.00.

The exquisite 28.25-oz. Riedel Vitis Cabernet pushes the limits of excellence in superb wine glasses. This stunning glass is generously sized to allow the bouquet of the wine to fully develop and the shape directs the flow of wine onto the region of the tongue that perceives sweetness which accentuates the fruity flavor of the wine. With a long slender stem and generous bowl this glass is perfect for serving bold complex red wines such as Cabernet Bordeaux and Merlot. This machine-made lead crystal glass stands 10.25 inches tall. Hand-washing is recommended.

Vitis stands tall. Riedel's highest machine-made lead crystal glass is the pinnacle of modern stemmed-glass technology featuring highly sophisticated grape variety specific bowls on a pulled stem. In Latin vitis means vine.

Attention California Residents - Proposition 65 Warning: Consuming foods or beverages that have been kept or served in leaded crystal products or handling products made of leaded crystal will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

The Story of RiedelFew glass makers can claim a history dating to the 17th century. But that's when Johann Christoph Riedel began in Bohemia what would become a renowned story of glass enterprise. Modern-day Riedel continues a generations-long history of fine glassmaking with Claus Riedel innovating the technique of designing a wineglass shape according to the character of the wine. This revolutionary technique has changed the face of wineglass making the world over. Riedel embrace a holistic pleasure of life including all five senses. They are committed to creating a pleasurable zest for life out of every glass object they make. Riedel is unmatched in the world of glass.

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