Riedel 6416/28 Vinum XL Champagne Glass (Set of 2)

This new Riedel Vinum XL Champagne glass is a 1967 design by Claus Riedel, originally created for the World Exhibition in Montreal, and rediscovered in 2006 during a tasting panel with Moet and Chandon. Over many weeks, the expert tasters searched for a glass which would be the best transmitter to highlight the qualities of their 2000 vintage. Ultimately, the glass of choice was the Vinum XL which Moet and Chandon selected above all others to present their legendary 2000 selection. Positioned as the new generation of Riedel wine glasses, the Vinum XL collection brings fresh excitement to the benchmark Vinum machine blown range.

Introduced in 1986, Vinum was the first machine-made series of glasses in history to be based exclusively on the characteristics of quality, reasonably price and wide distribution.

Vinum has had a permanent impact on the globe's wine glass culture. These glasses have proved to consumers and restaurateurs that the pleasure of consuming wine starts with the glass.

The Vinum collection, developed by Georg Riedel on the principle that the content commands the shape, is the 'Vitrum-Vinothek. for every day use.

Vinum is made of over 24% lead crystal.

Recommended for: Tête de Cuvée.

Positioned as the new generation of Riedel wine glasses, Vinum XL brings fresh excitement to the benchmark Vinum machine blown range. The collection includes superior and finely tuned wine glass shapes for major Grape varietals such as Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, the world's celebration beverage Champagne and not forgetting a glass for fun, enlightening Cocktails and Martinis.

• Recommended for Tête de Cuvée
• Stands 9-7/8" High
• Holds 12 oz.
• Machine-Blown Lead Crystal Glass