Riedel Superleggero Burgundy Wine Glass

This Riedel Superleggero glass is shaped for Burgundy and other light bodied, aromatic reds like Pinot Noir and Gamay. Sold as a single glass.

Key Features

• Bowl shape: Wide tulip bowl, flared lip, for Burgundy and light bodied, aromatic reds
• Construction: Machine made crystal, Riedel's Superleggero range
• Size class: Among the largest, thinnest, lightest machine made glasses
• Varietal marking: Grape varietal code etched at the base
• Design: Shape by Claus J. Riedel
• Unit: Sold individually

The wide tulip bowl is deliberately different from Riedel's tannic red shape, built to show a lighter red's fruit and float acidity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What wines is this glass designed for?
It's shaped for Burgundy and other light bodied, aromatic reds, including Pinot Noir and Gamay. The wide tulip bowl and flared lip lift fruit and floral aromas and soften acidity, a different balance than a fuller bodied, tannic red needs.

Why is the bowl so much wider than other red wine glasses?
Lighter, more aromatic reds like Pinot Noir need a wider bowl to show fruit and float acidity, rather than concentrate tannins the way a narrower glass suits a Cabernet or Merlot. The flared lip also directs the wine across the palate.

Is this sold as a single glass or a set?
It's sold as a single glass. That makes it simple to add exactly the shape a Pinot Noir or Burgundy pour calls for, replace one broken glass from an existing set, or try the shape before buying a full set of stems.

What is the glass made of?
It's machine made crystal from Riedel's Superleggero range, one of the largest, thinnest, and lightest lines Riedel makes by machine. That combination gives it a delicate feel closer to handmade crystal, made through Riedel's own machine process rather than hand blowing.

How do I know which grape this glass is meant for?
Riedel etches a grape varietal code into the base, on a shape developed by Claus J. Riedel. It's a permanent mark rather than a printed label, so you can identify the shape years after any original packaging is long gone.