Riedel Restaurant Degustazione O Stemless Water / Wine Glass
The Riedel Restaurant Degustazione O Stemless Water and Wine Glass (0489/41) is the fourth and final piece in Riedel's entry-level restaurant glassware collection. Where the other three Degustazione glasses are focused on wine service, this one plays a different but equally important role on the table: a versatile, thin-walled crystal tumbler that works as a water glass, a soft drinks glass, a stemless wine glass for casual settings, and a beer glass, while completing the visual coherence of the Degustazione table setting from a single collection.
At 570ml with a generous 96mm rim and a compact 118mm height, the 0489/41 is a comfortable, practical tumbler in Riedel's lead-free crystal. The thin wall that the product description specifically highlights is not incidental: the difference between a lead-free crystal tumbler and a standard soda-lime catering glass is immediately apparent on the table. Crystal catches light differently, feels more refined in the hand, and looks more considered alongside stemmed glassware than a heavy-walled generic tumbler does. For an operation using Degustazione stemmed glasses for wine and Champagne service, the stemless completes the table with a water glass that belongs to the same family rather than undermining the presentation with a mismatched alternative. Machine-made with Riedel's precision and certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles under EN 12875-1/2, it is a durable, low-maintenance addition to the range sold in sets of 12.
Key features of the Riedel Restaurant Degustazione Stemless Water and Wine Glass:
- Multi-purpose versatility: Suitable for water, soft drinks, stemless wine service, and beer, making it one of the most practically flexible glasses in any hospitality operation's glass inventory
- Thin-walled lead-free crystal: Noticeably more refined than a standard soda-lime catering tumbler, with the clarity, light-catching quality, and elegant feel in the hand that Riedel crystal provides
- 570ml generous capacity: Appropriate for a full water service, a standard soft drink, a 500ml beer with head space, or a casual stemless wine pour
- 96mm rim and 118mm height: Comfortable to hold and drink from in any setting, with a low, stable profile well suited to casual dining, outdoor terraces, and function tables
- Table setting cohesion: Completes the four-piece Degustazione range, allowing operations to set a fully coherent, consistently branded table from a single entry-level Riedel collection
- Suitable from elegant to casual: The simple, elegant stemless design reads well at a formal dinner table and equally well in a casual bistro, terrace, or function setting
- 1,500-cycle dishwasher certification: EN 12875-1/2 certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles, corresponding to 10+ years of normal service life
- Set of 12, trade-only: Sold in the same 12-per-case format as the rest of the Degustazione range, designed exclusively for the hospitality sector
This glass suits any operation using the Degustazione range as its primary table glassware, and any operation looking for a quality crystal tumbler for water or multi-purpose use that performs above the level of a standard catering glass. The full Degustazione range is available exclusively to trade customers.
What Hospitality Professionals Ask About This Glass
The water glass is one of the most overlooked elements of a table setting, and it is often the one that undermines the impression created by quality stemmed glassware. A heavy, soda-lime catering tumbler placed next to a Degustazione wine glass creates an inconsistency that customers notice even when they cannot name it. The 0489/41's lead-free crystal construction provides the same clarity, thinness, and light-catching quality as the rest of the Degustazione range, so the water glass belongs to the table rather than sitting alongside it as an afterthought. The practical cost difference between a crystal tumbler at Degustazione pricing and a standard soda-lime catering glass is modest. The impression difference is not.
Yes. The 570ml capacity and 96mm rim make it a functional stemless wine glass for casual or outdoor service. It does not deliver the aromatic focus of the stemmed Degustazione wine glasses, and holding the bowl warms the wine more quickly than holding a stem, so it is not the right choice for a formal, considered wine service. For a terrace, a function, outdoor dining, or any context where stemmed glassware is impractical or carries too high a breakage risk, the 0489/41 serves wine adequately and elegantly. Some casual dining operations also use it as the default wine glass for house by-the-glass service, reserving the stemmed glasses for bottle orders.
Yes. A standard water service pour is 200-250ml, leaving the 570ml tumbler at 35-44% capacity and providing generous top-up headroom before the glass needs refreshing. The 96mm rim allows comfortable pouring from a water jug or bottle without risk of overfilling. For still or sparkling water service alongside a meal, the 0489/41 provides everything required at a sensible proportion for the table.
Yes, and the Riedel product description specifically highlights this use. The 570ml capacity suits a standard 500ml beer serve with appropriate head space, and the 96mm opening allows a comfortable drinking experience and reasonable aroma delivery. The thin-walled crystal construction makes it a noticeably more refined beer vessel than a standard branded pint glass, which suits operations wanting a more considered presentation for craft beer or premium draught alongside their food and wine offer.
The Degustazione Stemless Water and Wine Glass is certified to EN 12875-1/2 standards for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles with no visible deterioration, corresponding to 10+ years of normal service life. This is the same durability standard as the premium Veritas range.
Completing the Table: Why the Water Glass Matters
The decision to stock the Degustazione stemless alongside the rest of the Degustazione range is, at its core, a decision about table presentation. An operation that has invested in quality stemmed wine glasses and then sets the table with a heavy soda-lime tumbler for water has created a visible inconsistency at every cover. The inconsistency is small in isolation but cumulative in its effect: it signals that the glassware decision was not fully thought through.
The 0489/41 resolves that inconsistency simply and cost-effectively. Lead-free crystal at Degustazione pricing sits at the same level of refinement as the stemmed glasses in the range, and the visual coherence of a table set entirely from one collection is immediately apparent. Crystal catches light, has a precision and thinness that soda-lime glass cannot replicate at this weight, and feels more considered in the customer's hand from the first pour of water.
The glass's multi-purpose versatility also makes it operationally efficient. One glass shape covering water, soft drinks, beer, and casual wine means fewer different glass types to manage, fewer separate racks, and a simpler restocking process. For smaller operations in particular, that simplicity has real value. The 12-per-case format aligns with the rest of the Degustazione range, making mixed orders and inventory management straightforward.
For operations with outdoor terraces, function rooms, or casual dining areas where stemmed glassware carries an unacceptable breakage risk, the 0489/41 also provides a credible alternative for stemless wine service in those contexts: not a substitute for the stemmed glasses in formal settings, but a sensible and elegant solution where the setting calls for it.
Specifications
Care & Use Instructions
Commercial Dishwasher Use: The Degustazione Stemless Glass is certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles under EN 12875-1/2. Its compact 118mm height and 96mm diameter make it one of the easiest glasses in the Degustazione range to rack: it fits standard commercial racks comfortably and its low profile means it is less vulnerable to tip-over during the wash cycle than taller stemmed glasses. Use standard commercial cycles with professional-grade detergent and allow to air dry after each cycle.
Multi-Use Guidance: For water service, a standard pour of 200-250ml leaves adequate top-up room. For beer, pour into a slightly tilted glass to manage head. For casual stemless wine service, chill white wine and rose glasses in advance where possible, as holding the bowl rather than a stem accelerates warming. For soft drinks over ice, the 570ml capacity is generous enough for a full drink with ice without requiring over-filling.
Handling: Despite the thin-walled crystal construction, the stemless design is inherently more stable and harder to knock over than stemmed glassware. Hold from the lower portion of the bowl. The 96mm opening is wide enough for comfortable handling during service and clearing.
Storage: The compact 118mm height and 96mm diameter make the stemless glass significantly more space-efficient to store than any of the stemmed Degustazione glasses. Standard commercial glass racks accommodate multiple rows comfortably. It can also be stored rim-down on a drying rack, unlike stemmed glasses, if the rack surface is clean and even.
Breakage: The stemless design eliminates the most common single point of failure in stemmed glassware. Tumblers of this type typically experience lower breakage rates than comparable stemmed glasses in active service, and the wide base provides good stability on the table even in busier or more casual settings.
Why Buy From The Riedel Shop?
As specialist Riedel retailers, we stock the complete Degustazione range and can help you build the right combination of glasses for your operation, whether that is the full four-glass table set or individual shapes to supplement an existing inventory. For operations equipping a new venue or looking to bring consistency to a table setting that currently mixes different glassware sources, the Degustazione stemless is one of the most cost-effective improvements available. The Degustazione collection is available exclusively to trade customers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Standard delivery to mainland UK addresses typically takes 3-5 working days. For hospitality operations requiring urgent delivery, contact us to discuss expedited shipping options.
We offer a no quibble return guarantee on unopened cases in original packaging. We recommend ordering one case to assess the glass in your operation before committing to larger quantities.
The Degustazione range comprises four glasses: the Red Wine Glass (0489/0, 560ml), the White Wine Glass (0489/01, 340ml), the Champagne Flute (0489/48, 212ml), and this Stemless Water and Wine Glass (0489/41, 570ml). All are machine-made in lead-free crystal and certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles.
No. The Restaurant Degustazione collection is designed specifically for the hospitality sector and is available exclusively to trade customers including bars, restaurants, hotels, and catering operations.
For hospitality groups requiring significant quantities, particularly for new venue openings or multi-site operations, contact us to discuss volume pricing and delivery arrangements.
Yes. The stemless design eliminates the stem as a breakage point and provides a low centre of gravity that makes the glass significantly more stable on the table than any of the stemmed Degustazione glasses. The 96mm base diameter is generous enough to resist being knocked over in most service conditions. Tumblers of this profile typically experience lower breakage rates than comparable stemmed glasses in active restaurant service.
Care & Use
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Dishwasher safe. (handmade decanters excepted)
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Ideally, use soft water to avoid stains.
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Avoid using glass or metal to avoid scratches.
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Use white vinegar to remove stains.
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If washing by hand, use warm water and detergent.
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Do not hold glasses by the base when polishing.