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Degustazione O Glasses
The Riedel Restaurant Degustazione O Glass (0489/41) is the stemless format in the Degustazione hospitality collection: a wide-bowl, low-profile tumbler at 570ml and 96mm height designed to serve both wine and water at the restaurant table without the breakage risk that stemmed glasses carry in high-volume service. The 118mm diameter wide bowl provides adequate surface area for wine to breathe, and the low squat form sits stably on the table without the tip-over vulnerability of a taller stemmed glass.
Part of the Degustazione range designed specifically for the hospitality industry, the O glass is the practical choice for casual dining, outdoor service, terrace dining, and any setting where a stemmed glass is a service risk rather than an asset. Machine-made in lead-free crystal, certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles, sold in sets of 12.
Key features:
- 570ml wide-bowl stemless format: Generous capacity for wine and water service in a stable no-stem form that eliminates the primary breakage risk of stemmed glassware in high-volume service
- 118mm wide bowl diameter: Provides adequate surface area for wine to breathe and aromas to develop, making the O glass suitable for casual wine service as well as water
- Low stable profile eliminates tip-over risk: The 96mm height and wide base geometry provide inherent stability that stemmed glasses cannot match
- Versatile wine and water service: A single glass format covering both wine and water service, simplifying the table setting in casual dining contexts
- 1,500-cycle dishwasher certification: EN 12875-1/2 certified
- Set of 12, trade-only: The practical case quantity for high-volume rotation
What Restaurant Professionals Ask About This Product
How does stemless glassware compare to stemmed for wine service?
Stemless glassware makes a practical trade: the stem is eliminated in exchange for stability, reduced breakage, and a more casual aesthetic. In active restaurant service, the stem is the most common single breakage point; removing it significantly reduces replacement costs. The wide 118mm bowl provides adequate surface area for wine to breathe and aromas to develop, making it a functional rather than purely compromise choice for casual wine service.
What settings is the Degustazione O best suited to?
Casual dining, outdoor and terrace service, high-volume establishments, and any setting where stability and breakage resistance are more operationally important than the formal aesthetics of stemmed service. Many operations use stemmed glasses in the dining room and stemless glasses on the terrace or at the bar.
How many dishwasher cycles will this glass survive?
EN 12875-1/2 certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles. Without the stem as a failure point, stemless glasses typically achieve longer average service lives than equivalent stemmed formats.
The Case for Stemless in Professional Service
The stemless wine glass was introduced to the professional market in 2004 by Maximilian Riedel with the O Wine Tumbler range, and it has become a standard format in casual dining precisely because it solves the practical problem the restaurant industry actually has: not that wine glasses are the wrong shape, but that they break too often and too expensively in the conditions of high-volume service.
The Degustazione O is the hospitality-format version of that solution: a wide-bowl stemless glass sized for both wine and water service, certified for 1,500 dishwasher cycles, and sold in sets of 12. The 118mm bowl width provides adequate surface area for wine to breathe and express its aromatic character.
For operations with a mix of formal dining and casual settings, the decision is straightforward: stemmed Degustazione glasses for the dining room, stemless O glasses for the terrace, bar, and high-volume areas.
Specifications
Care & Use Instructions
Dishwasher Use: EN 12875-1/2 certified for 1,500 cycles. The wide 118mm diameter requires adequate rack compartment width. The low 96mm height fits easily in most rack configurations. Remove promptly and allow to air dry.
Storage: Space-efficient at 96mm height. Standard tumbler racks work well. Annual breakage rates for stemless tumblers of this profile typically run 8-12% in active service.
Breakage Planning: 8-12% annually in active service — lower than stemmed equivalents due to the absence of a stem as a failure point.
Why Buy From The Riedel Shop?
As specialist Riedel retailers, we stock the full Riedel Restaurant programme and can advise on building a complete glassware solution for your operation. The Restaurant Degustazione range is designed for professional restaurant and bar use; we can help you identify the right products for your specific service context. Available exclusively to trade customers.
Our Guarantees to You
- ✓ No Quibble Returns
- ✓ Half-Price Accidental Breakage Replacement (2 Years)
- ✓ Price Match Guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does delivery take?
Standard delivery to mainland UK addresses typically takes 3-5 working days. For urgent orders, contact us to discuss expedited options.
Can I return products if they don't suit our operation?
We offer a no quibble return guarantee on unopened cases in original packaging. We recommend ordering one case to trial the product before committing to larger quantities.
Do you offer volume discounts for larger orders?
For restaurants and groups requiring significant quantities, contact us to discuss volume pricing and delivery arrangements.
Is this product available to home customers?
This product (SKU 0489/41) is designed for trade and professional use. Consumer equivalents may be available through Riedel's retail channels.
