Riedel Restaurant Degustazione White Wine Glasses (12 Pack)
Riedel Restaurant Degustazione White Wine Glasses (12 Pack)
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Riedel Restaurant Degustazione White Wine Glass
The Riedel Restaurant Degustazione White Wine Glass (0489/01) is the white wine shape in Riedel's entry-level restaurant glassware range. With a 340ml capacity, 205mm height, and 79mm rim diameter, it is properly proportioned for white wine service: compact enough to maintain a cool serving temperature through a normal glass, narrow enough to preserve and direct the fresh, often delicate aromatics that distinguish good white wine from an unremarkable one.
Like the rest of the Degustazione range, this glass was designed with new and budget-conscious operations in mind: restaurateurs who want to give their customers a wine-friendly experience without the investment of the Veritas collection across every cover. It is not a varietal-specific design. It does not differentiate between Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Gruner Veltliner in the way the Veritas shapes do. What it does is apply Riedel's machine-blown precision to a clean, elegant all-purpose white wine shape in lead-free crystal, and the result is a glass that performs consistently above its price point. Certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles under EN 12875-1/2 and sold in sets of 12, the 0489/01 is built for the demands of professional service rather than domestic use. It works alongside the Degustazione Red Wine Glass, Champagne Flute, and Stemless Water and Wine Glass to provide a coherent, consistent table presentation from a single entry-level Riedel collection.
Key features of the Riedel Restaurant Degustazione White Wine Glass:
- Genuine Riedel quality at entry-level pricing: Machine-made with Riedel's precision glass technology in lead-free crystal, delivering a wine-friendly white wine experience at a price accessible to new and budget-conscious operations
- 340ml white wine bowl: Appropriately sized for white wine service, compact enough to maintain serving temperature and narrow enough at 79mm to preserve and concentrate the fresh aromatics characteristic of quality white wine styles
- Set of 12: Sold in cases of 12, matching the format of the Degustazione Red Wine Glass and reflecting the volume requirements of higher-cover operations
- 1,500-cycle dishwasher certification: EN 12875-1/2 certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles, corresponding to 10+ years of normal restaurant service life, the same durability standard as the premium Veritas range
- Part of a complete four-piece range: Works alongside the Degustazione Red Wine Glass, Champagne Flute, and Stemless Water and Wine Glass for a coherent, consistent table presentation across all drink types
- Suitable for rose service: The 340ml capacity and 79mm rim also suit dry rose styles, making this a practical choice for operations that do not wish to carry a separate rose glass shape
- Lead-free crystal: Simple, elegant aesthetic with the clarity and light-catching quality of Riedel's lead-free crystal
- Trade-only: Designed specifically for the hospitality sector, available exclusively to bars, restaurants, hotels, and catering operations
This glass suits new operations setting up their first dining room, high-volume casual dining venues, and any operation looking for a commercially durable, wine-friendly white wine glass at an accessible price. The full Degustazione range is available exclusively to trade customers.
What Hospitality Professionals Ask About This Glass
How does this compare to the Veritas white wine shapes?
Both Degustazione and Veritas glasses are machine-made by Riedel in lead-free crystal with the same 1,500-cycle dishwasher certification. The difference is design philosophy. Veritas white wine glasses are varietal-specific: the Oaked Chardonnay (0449/97) has a larger, more open bowl tuned for barrel-aged whites; the Sauvignon Blanc (0449/33) is calibrated to reduce acidity perception and release aromatics; the Riesling / Zinfandel (0449/15) focuses precision and minerality. The Degustazione white wine glass is a well-proportioned all-rounder that delivers a wine-friendly experience across a broad range of styles without specialising in any single one. For operations where varietal precision matters, Veritas is the answer. For operations that want genuine Riedel quality at entry-level pricing, the Degustazione is the right starting point.
Why is the white wine glass smaller than the red wine glass?
The Degustazione white wine glass (340ml) is noticeably smaller than the red wine glass (560ml), and the difference is deliberate. White wines are served cooler than reds, typically at 8-12°C depending on style, and a smaller bowl maintains that temperature for longer than a large one would. White wines also tend to have more delicate, volatile aromatics that a narrower rim concentrates and directs more effectively than a wide, open bowl. Pouring white wine into a large red wine glass is not wrong, but it is not optimal: the wine warms quickly and the aromatics disperse rather than concentrate.
Can Degustazione and Veritas glasses be used together in the same operation?
Yes, and many operations do exactly this. A common approach is to use Degustazione across casual dining, bar, and terrace areas, and Veritas for fine dining covers, premium by-the-glass service, or specific wine categories where varietal specificity adds value. Both ranges share Riedel's lead-free crystal and 1,500-cycle dishwasher certification. The visual difference between the two is apparent on close inspection, but both read as quality glassware in a service context.
Is this glass suitable for rose wine as well as white?
Yes. Dry rose wines share white wine's serving temperature requirements and benefit from the same narrower bowl that preserves cool temperature and concentrates delicate aromatics. The 340ml capacity and 79mm rim of the Degustazione white wine glass are well suited to dry Provence-style rose and most other dry rose styles. For operations that do not want to carry a separate dedicated rose glass, the white wine glass is the practical and appropriate choice.
How many dishwasher cycles are these glasses certified for?
The Degustazione White 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 restaurant service life. This is the same durability standard as the premium Veritas range.
Building a Complete Table from One Range
The Degustazione white wine glass does not exist in isolation. It is one piece of a four-glass range designed to give a new or budget-conscious hospitality operation everything it needs to set a complete, coherent table: a red wine glass, a white wine glass, a champagne flute, and a stemless water and wine glass, all from the same Riedel collection, all at entry-level pricing, all certified for 1,500 dishwasher cycles.
That coherence matters more than it is often given credit for. A table set with glasses from four different manufacturers, in different crystal qualities and proportions, sends a message about the operation's attention to detail before a customer has looked at the menu. A table set consistently from a single collection, even an entry-level one, sends a different message entirely. The Degustazione range makes that consistency achievable without a premium budget.
For white wine specifically, the case for choosing Degustazione over generic catering glass is the same as for the red wine glass: Riedel's machine-blown technology applies a level of bowl geometry precision that generic glassware does not. The aromatics of a Sauvignon Blanc or a Pinot Grigio are genuinely more expressive in a glass built to present white wine properly, and that difference is felt by the customer even when they cannot name what it is. At the price point and volume format of the Degustazione range, that improvement is commercially accessible for any operation choosing its first set of glassware.
Specifications
Care & Use Instructions
Commercial Dishwasher Use: The Degustazione White Wine Glass is certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles under EN 12875-1/2. The 79mm diameter fits standard commercial dishwasher racks comfortably. Use standard commercial cycles with professional-grade detergent. Remove promptly after each cycle and allow to air dry to prevent water spotting, which is more visible on white wine glasses than on red due to their smaller, clearer bowl.
Serving Temperature: White wines generally serve best at 8-12°C depending on style. Lighter, aromatic whites (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, unoaked Riesling) suit 8-10°C. Fuller-bodied or lightly oaked styles suit 10-12°C. Dry rose serves at 8-10°C. Over-chilling any white wine suppresses its aromatics; avoid serving below 6°C. The 340ml capacity helps maintain serving temperature through a normal drinking pace when the wine is correctly chilled at service.
Pour Size: Pour 125ml for a standard white wine service, filling the bowl to approximately 37% of capacity. For 175ml by-the-glass measures, the bowl remains appropriately proportioned. Do not over-pour: the headspace above a 125ml pour is functional, allowing aromatics to collect before reaching the nose.
Handling: Hold by the stem or base to avoid warming the wine with hand heat. The 79mm rim and 205mm height make this a relatively compact glass; it handles cleanly in service. The construction is certified for commercial use with proper handling during racking and service.
Storage: Store upright with adequate height clearance for 205mm. Never stack or store rim-down. The 79mm diameter racks neatly in standard commercial glass racks alongside the Degustazione Red Wine Glass, though the two glasses should be stored in separate rack sections given their different heights.
Why Buy From The Riedel Shop?
As specialist Riedel retailers, we stock the full Riedel restaurant range from Degustazione through to Veritas, and we can advise on how the two ranges work alongside each other for operations at different stages of development. Whether you are equipping a new venue from scratch, managing stock for a high-volume casual dining operation, or looking for a credible white wine glass at an entry-level price, we provide the product knowledge and service standards that professional buyers expect. The Degustazione collection is available exclusively to trade customers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does delivery take?
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.
Can I return glasses 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 assess the glass in your operation before committing to larger quantities.
What other glasses are in the Degustazione range?
The Degustazione range comprises four glasses: the White Wine Glass (0489/01, 340ml), the Red Wine Glass (0489/0, 560ml), a Champagne Flute, and a Stemless Water and Wine Glass. All are machine-made in lead-free crystal and certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles, allowing operations to build a coherent and consistent table presentation from a single entry-level Riedel collection.
Can home users purchase Riedel Restaurant Degustazione glasses?
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.
Do you offer volume discounts for larger orders?
For hospitality groups requiring significant quantities, particularly for new venue openings or multi-site operations, contact us to discuss volume pricing and delivery arrangements.
What is the expected annual breakage rate?
Breakage rates typically run 10-13% annually with properly trained staff. The compact 79mm rim and 205mm height make the Degustazione white wine glass straightforward to rack and handle in service. At 12 glasses per case, restocking is efficient and cost-effective at the Degustazione price point.
