RIEDEL High Performance Champagne Glass

The egg-shaped bowl is specifically engineered to concentrate the bouquet of the wine. By narrowing slightly toward the rim, it directs the complex aromatics toward your nose, allowing you to experience the full profile of your champagne or prosecco before you take a sip.

The long black crystal stem is primarily an aesthetic design choice, providing a striking visual contrast to the clear bowl. However, its length is functional, ensuring you have plenty of room to hold the glass comfortably without warming the bowl with your hand.

Yes, these glasses are dishwasher safe. However, because they are handmade and feature a delicate, long stem, we recommend using a gentle cycle and ensuring they are securely positioned to prevent breakage.

While they are designed to excel with light, fresh, and dry champagnes and proseccos, they are versatile enough for most sparkling wines. The wider rim is specifically intended to release the aromatics of these lighter styles, though you may prefer a different shape for richer, vintage champagnes.

This glass stands at 12.795 inches tall. Given its significant height, you should measure your cabinet shelves before purchasing to ensure they can accommodate the glass upright.

Yes, because these are hand-blown by master glassmakers, minor variations in the glass are a natural characteristic of the manufacturing process. These subtle differences are a hallmark of authentic craftsmanship rather than a defect.