Riedel Sommeliers Riesling / Zinfandel 4400/15 - 1 pcs.

A glass that spans two very different wine styles – aromatic German Riesling and spicy Californian Zinfandel – needs a shape that can do both without compromise.

The Expert's Description

The Riedel Sommeliers Riesling / Zinfandel 4400/15 is a hand-blown wine glass from the Austrian glassmaker Riedel's Sommeliers line, made from crystal glass. Only a handful of Riedel's glasses are designed for two different grapes at once – most Sommeliers glasses are tailored to a single wine style, which makes the Riesling / Zinfandel glass a rare exception in the line. Even so, it's still hand-blown to the same high standard as the rest of the Sommeliers family.

Design & Material

The bowl's proportions are a hand-blown compromise between a typical white wine glass and a red wine glass – neither too narrow nor too wide – making the glass versatile enough to hold two very different grapes without underselling either.

Use & Recommendation

Use the glass for both German Riesling and American Zinfandel – two grapes that rarely share a glass, but both benefit from the bowl's balanced shape. Hand washing is essential; the thin, hand-blown crystal cannot go in a dishwasher.

Specifications

Name: Riedel Sommeliers Riesling / Zinfandel 4400/15 - 1 pc.
Producer/Brand: Riedel
Collection/Series: Sommeliers
Country: Austria
Material: Crystal Glass
Production Method: Hand-blown
Capacity/Volume: 38 cl
Dimensions: Height 226 mm
Quantity per Set/Pack: 1 pc.
Care: Hand Wash Recommended

Did You Know?

Zinfandel is a grape with a California home turf, but its genetic origin is actually Croatian – it's identical to the grape Crljenak Kaštelanski, only scientifically traced in the early 2000s.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riedel Sommeliers Riesling / Zinfandel 4400/15 - 1 pc.

Is the Riesling / Zinfandel glass hand-blown?

Yes, the glass is hand-blown in crystal glass as part of Riedel's Sommeliers line, and it's one of the few models in the line designed for two different grapes.

Which wine suits the glass best?

The glass is built for both German Riesling and American Zinfandel, where the bowl's balanced shape suits both grapes.

Can the glass go in the dishwasher?

No, hand washing is essential. The thin, hand-blown crystal cannot go in a dishwasher.

Does the glass make a good gift?

Yes, the glass is a versatile gift for anyone who drinks both white and red wine and appreciates hand-blown quality.

Why does one glass suit two such different grapes?

The bowl's proportions are a deliberate compromise between a white and a red wine glass, letting it bring out both Riesling's acidity and Zinfandel's spicy tannins.

Where can I see the rest of Riedel's glass range?

You'll find the full range in our selection of Riedel Glass.