Which Riedel Collection Should You Choose?
Every Riedel range is grape-specific — the bowl shape is engineered around a varietal, not a price point. What changes between collections is how the glass is made, how delicate it is, and how much of the wine's aroma it delivers.
| Collection | Production | Material | Dishwasher | Best for | Price positioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinum | Machine-made | Lead-free crystal | Yes | Everyday grape-specific drinking | Entry into grape-specific |
| Veloce | Machine-blown | Lead-free crystal | Yes | Modern hosting, frequent use | Mid |
| Performance | Machine-made | Lead-free crystal | Yes | Getting the most aroma from a wine | Mid to upper |
| Sommeliers | Handmade, mouth-blown | Lead crystal | Hand wash | Fine wine, occasions, collectors | Flagship |
Vinum
The range that made grape-specific stemware mainstream. Machine-made, so the balance of quality and value is the best in the line-up.
Veloce
A finer, more elegant profile than Vinum while staying dishwasher-safe. The practical choice when you want a refined glass you are not afraid to use.
Performance
The only range with the optic impact bowl: a subtly textured surface that increases the wine's contact area and lifts the aromatic bouquet.
Sommeliers
Each glass is blown by hand. The most precise varietal shapes Riedel makes, and the reference point the other ranges are designed against.
