Riedel Vinum Tasting Glass

The Tasting Glass is a device used to evaluate different wines in a short period of time. Of course, as a result a tasting glass is unable to offer the detailed message and enjoyment a special varietal glass can give. The RIEDEL TASTING GLASS serves the same purpose as the I.S.O. glass, while improving several aspects of judging wine.
The additional value of the glass is to measure precisely the amount of wine poured by filling the hollow stem. The quantity of 20ml allows pouring 35 portions from a single bottle. At wine events large quantities of precious wine is often wasted by pouring too much into the glass, under the false impression that a larger quantity gives more information.
Swirling the wine in the glass enables evaluation of the "nose". Unfortunately, in a conventional glass, only half the possible surface is reached by the liquid to show aroma intensity. To maximise the aeration space in the RIEDEL TASTING GLASS, lower the glass gently into a horizontal position. The wine will flow from the hollow stem to fill the bowl to just half an inch below the rim. Because of its shape, no wine will be spilt. A 360-degree "rolling" rotation will then create a very thin layer of wine on the complete inner surface of the bowl, maximising the evaporation surface and detailed olfactory information.
The larger volume of the RIEDEL TASTING GLASS offers the wine more aeration space, which improves the intensity and complexity of the aromas. In addition the wider mouth of the glass allows the wine to be sipped more comfortably, and avoids tilting the head too far back. The available quantity of wine is sufficient for two sips: the first to evaluate the wine and the second to confirm the evaluation.
The distribution of the wine flow is guided mainly to the front part of the tongue, emphasising the fruit. The delivery to the sides and back of the tongue accentuates acidity and the bitter components, allowing the wine to show all its flavours in a harmonious and balanced way.
Vinum 416/22