Riedel Superleggero Wine Glass

The egg-shaped bowl is designed to give sparkling wine more room to breathe. Unlike narrow flutes that trap aromas, this shape allows complex scents to develop and intensify, providing a much fuller sensory experience.

The sparkling point is a small, etched detail at the bottom of the bowl that creates a nucleation site. This encourages a steady, consistent stream of bubbles to rise, keeping your wine lively throughout the glass.

While the glass is exceptionally thin and delicate to the touch, it is crafted from durable lead-free crystal. It is designed for careful handling and should be treated with the same respect you would give any fine stemware.

Absolutely. While optimized for sparkling wines, the wider rim and generous bowl make it an excellent choice for other aromatic white wines or even light-bodied rosés that benefit from a bit of aeration.

While Riedel crystal is generally dishwasher safe, the Superleggero line is extremely thin. We recommend hand washing with warm water and a gentle detergent to prevent breakage or clouding over time.

The wider rim allows you to perceive the wine's bouquet more easily as you sip. It directs the wine across the palate differently than a narrow flute, helping you detect subtle flavor nuances that are often lost in tighter vessels.