Riedel Wine Glasses

Riedel is an Austrian glassmaker known for grape-specific wine glasses. Here is how to buy the right set.

Updated Oct 20, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Riedel sells direct online and lists distribution partners. Department stores, kitchen shops and wine shops also stock popular series. Marketplaces suit discontinued shapes and single replacements.

Professional insight

Sommeliers pick the series first, then the grape shape. Durability and washing habits decide the series.

Match the item number when replacing one broken glass.
Handmade lines need hand washing and gentle storage.
Machine-made sets handle daily use and dishwashers better.
One all-round shape beats many unused grape shapes.

Check the label

Series name, such as Vinum, Veritas or Performance.
Grape or wine shape, such as Cabernet or Pinot Noir.
Item or reference number printed on the box.
Number of glasses in the box, often 2 or 4.
Capacity listed in ml or oz.
Machine-made or handmade stated on the box.
Dishwasher safe note, if you plan to use one.
Riedel etching near the base of the bowl or foot.

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Riedel company facts

Founded: 1756; The family glassworks began in Bohemia.
Headquarters: Kufstein, Austria; Home of the Riedel factory and museum.
Grape-specific stemware: Since 1958; Bowl shapes are tuned to grape varieties.

Types

Common Riedel series
Series	Made by	Good for
Vinum	Machine	Everyday grape-specific glasses
Veritas	Machine, lead-free crystal	Taller, lighter glasses for daily use
Performance	Machine, lead-free crystal	Bowls with optical ridges
O Wine Tumbler	Machine	Stemless, casual use
Fatto A Mano	Hand	Colored stems and gifts
Manufaktur Vitis	Hand	Collectors and fine dining

Before you buy

List the wines you drink most often.
Start with one red and one white shape.
Measure cabinet height for tall Bordeaux or Burgundy bowls.
Check whether your dishwasher fits stemmed glasses.
Buy a spare set if the shape may be retired.

Care

1Rinse glasses soon after use with warm water.
2Hold the bowl, not the foot, while washing.
3Use a tiny drop of mild soap if needed.
4Dry with a lint-free microfiber cloth.
5Store upright, not resting on the rim.

Red flags

No Riedel etching visible in close photos.
Seller cannot name the series or item number.
Box art does not match the glass shape shown.
Price far below every other seller of the same set.

Common questions

Are Riedel glasses dishwasher safe?: Many machine-made series are. Handmade lines are best washed by hand. Check the box.
Which Riedel glass should I buy first?: Start with a Cabernet shape for reds. Add a Riesling shape for whites.
Can I buy a single replacement glass?: Usually they come in sets of two. Match the item number when searching marketplaces.