Riedel Vinum Bordeaux Wine Glasses

No, these glasses are not dishwasher safe. Due to the delicate nature of the lead-free crystal, we recommend hand washing them carefully to prevent breakage and clouding.

These glasses are specifically shaped for young, full-bodied red wines with high tannins, such as Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. The bowl design helps aerate the wine, softening the tannins and bringing out the complex fruit profiles.

Riedel designs their glasses based on the specific characteristics of different grape varieties. For these Bordeaux glasses, the large bowl size and wide opening are engineered to direct the wine to the back of the palate, which helps balance the intensity of high-tannin wines.

No, these are crafted from high-quality, lead-free crystal. This ensures they are durable and clear while remaining safe for regular use.

This set includes two individual wine glasses.

While you technically can, they are not optimized for white wines. The large bowl size is specifically intended to allow heavy red wines to breathe; using them for lighter white wines may cause the delicate aromas to dissipate too quickly.