Riedel Crystal Glassware

Riedel is an iconic Austrian manufacturer of high-quality wine glasses and related glass products, known worldwide for pioneering the concept that the shape of a glass affects the taste of the wine. Founded in 1756 by Johann Leopold Riedel, the company has remained a family-owned enterprise through eleven generations. Based in Kufstein, Austria, the brand revolutionized the industry in the 1950s with the introduction of the 'Sommeliers' series, the first collection designed specifically for different grape varieties.

Technological innovation continues through the company's two primary production methods: traditional hand-blowing by master craftsmen in Austria and high-precision machine-blown production in Germany. Today, the brand is managed by father-and-son duo Georg and Maximilian Riedel. The Riedel Group also includes other prominent glassware brands like Nachtmann and Spiegelau, maintaining its status as a global leader in the luxury glass market while keeping its headquarters and core manufacturing rooted in Central Europe.