Riedel Restaurant Veritas Old World Pinot Noir Glasses (6 Pack)
Riedel Restaurant Veritas Old World Pinot Noir Glasses (6 Pack)
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Riedel Restaurant Veritas Old World Pinot Noir Red Wine Glass
The Riedel Restaurant Veritas Old World Pinot Noir glass (0449/07) is a varietal-specific design built around the structural character of red Burgundy and its close relatives: full-bodied reds above 12.5% ABV with high acidity and moderate tannin. Timeless and elegant, it is fine-blown and lightweight, executed in sparkling crystal with perfect balance in hand, and based on Riedel's iconic Grape Varietal Specific bowls. The result is a glass that serves Burgundy the way the region's wines are meant to be experienced.
The large 705ml bowl captures the complete aromatic nuance of complex red Burgundy, from the red cherry and violet of a young Chambolle-Musigny to the game, forest floor, and spice of a mature Vosne-Romanee. The bowl geometry then directs the flow of wine to the sweetness zone of the tongue, leading with fruit and allowing the wine's characteristic high acidity to register as freshness and structure rather than sharpness. For a region where the interplay between fruit and acidity is everything, this is a glass that understands what it is serving. Fine-blown from lead-free crystal and certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles under EN 12875-1/2, Restaurant Veritas brings the performance of the acclaimed consumer Veritas range to professional hospitality at a commercial durability standard.
Key features of the Riedel Restaurant Veritas Old World Pinot Noir glass:
- Sweetness-zone delivery: Bowl geometry directs wine to the zone of the tongue most sensitive to sweetness, highlighting rich fruit character and tempering the high acidity that defines Old World Pinot Noir and red Burgundy
- Large 705ml bowl: Captures the full range of aromatic nuance in complex red Burgundy, from primary red fruit in young wines to the layered tertiary complexity of aged grands crus
- Old World vs New World distinction: Part of the first collection to differentiate between Old World and New World expressions of Pinot Noir within a single range, calibrated specifically for the restrained, terroir-driven, high-acid style of Burgundy and cool-climate producers
- Broad appellation coverage: Recommended across all red Burgundy levels from village appellations to grands crus, and for Gamay, Beaujolais Cru, Blauburgunder, and St. Laurent
- Fine-blown lead-free crystal: Timeless elegance and perfect balance in hand, achieving the refined feel of handmade stemware with machine-made precision
- 1,500-cycle commercial certification: EN 12875-1/2 certified, 50% more durable than the standard Restaurant range, corresponding to 10+ years of typical restaurant service life
- Trade-only set of 6: Exclusively available to hospitality operations including bars, restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses
This glass is the natural choice for restaurants, wine bars, and hotels with serious Burgundy programmes and for any operation where Old World Pinot Noir, Gamay, or related high-acid reds feature prominently on the list. The Veritas collection is available exclusively to trade customers.
What Hospitality Professionals Ask About This Glass
Why does Old World Pinot Noir need a different glass to New World Pinot Noir?
The same grape, grown in fundamentally different conditions, produces fundamentally different wines. Old World Pinot Noir, and red Burgundy in particular, tends toward restraint: lower alcohol, higher acidity, more mineral and earthy character, and fruit that is precise and delicate rather than generous and ripe. New World Pinot from Oregon or New Zealand leads with riper, fuller fruit, softer acidity, and more body. The New World glass (0449/67) uses a flared lip to foreground that ripe fruit. The Old World glass (0449/07) uses bowl geometry that directs flow to the sweetness zone, allowing Burgundy's more restrained fruit to register clearly before the wine's high acidity takes over. The same shape applied to both styles would serve neither optimally.
Is one glass enough for all red Burgundy, from village to grand cru?
Yes. The 0449/07 is recommended across the full appellation hierarchy, from Santenay and St. Aubin at village level through to Musigny, Echezeaux, and Romanee-Saint-Vivant at grand cru level. The large bowl volume is an asset at every level: it allows the simpler, fruit-forward aromatics of village wine to develop clearly, while also giving the more complex, layered tertiary character of aged premier and grand cru wines the space they need to fully unfold. For operations with Burgundy programmes spanning multiple price points, a single Veritas Old World Pinot Noir glass handles the full range correctly.
Why is Gamay recommended for a Pinot Noir glass?
Gamay shares the same structural fingerprint as Old World Pinot Noir: high acidity, moderate tannin, aromatic red fruit, and relatively light body. Beaujolais Cru wines from Moulin-a-Vent, Morgon, Fleurie, and their neighbours have the aromatic complexity and structural character to reward a large-bowl glass with sweetness-first delivery. Serving a serious Moulin-a-Vent in a small, generic red wine glass undersells the wine and the list. The 0449/07 serves Gamay with the same logic it applies to Pinot Noir: leading with fruit, tempering acidity, and allowing the aromatic profile to develop properly.
How does sweetness-zone delivery actually work in practice?
The shape of the bowl and the angle of the rim determine where wine first contacts the tongue when you take a sip. A glass with an inward-curving or neutral rim delivers wine broadly across the palate, where acidity and tannin register alongside fruit simultaneously. A bowl geometry that directs flow forward and centrally targets the tip and front of the tongue, which is most sensitive to sweetness. For Old World Pinot Noir, where the fruit is often delicate and the acidity assertive, getting the fruit to register first changes the entire impression of the wine: it feels more generous, more complete, and better balanced than the same wine in a less considered glass.
How many dishwasher cycles are these glasses certified for?
Riedel Restaurant Veritas glasses are independently certified to EN 12875-1/2 standards for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles with no visible deterioration. This is 50% greater durability than the standard Restaurant range and corresponds to 10+ years of normal restaurant service life.
Serving Burgundy Properly: Why the Glass Matters More Than You Think
Burgundy is the most scrutinised wine region on earth. Collectors, critics, and serious diners approach a Chambolle-Musigny or Vosne-Romanee with a level of expectation that almost no other wine must carry. The pressure to deliver on that expectation falls, in part, on the glass.
The structural challenge of red Burgundy is well known to anyone who has served it at a high level. The acidity that gives the wine its extraordinary ageing potential and its food-friendliness can, in the wrong glass, come across as sharp or even aggressive before the fruit has a chance to declare itself. Village-level Burgundy suffers from this more than grands crus, because the fruit is less concentrated and has less weight to balance against the acidity. A glass that addresses this, as the 0449/07 does, transforms the experience: the fruit leads, the acidity follows as freshness, and the wine makes the impression its producer intended.
The Veritas collection was also the first to formally distinguish between Old World and New World expressions of Pinot Noir within a single range. That distinction matters for list-building decisions. An operation with Burgundy as the anchor of its red list, and perhaps some Gamay, Blauburgunder, and St. Laurent alongside it, now has a single glass designed to serve all of those wines correctly. An operation with both Burgundy and New World Pinot benefits from stocking both the 0449/07 and the 0449/67, using each for the style it was designed for.
For operations where Burgundy represents significant revenue and significant trust from the customer, the 0449/07 is not an extravagance. It is the correct professional tool for the job, and at Restaurant Veritas pricing and durability, a commercially defensible one.
Specifications
Care & Use Instructions
Commercial Dishwasher Use: Veritas glasses are certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles under EN 12875-1/2. The 108mm 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 on the crystal.
Serving Temperature: Old World Pinot Noir and red Burgundy serve best at 14-16°C, slightly cooler than room temperature in most dining environments. Serving too warm flattens the aromatics and pushes alcohol forward; serving too cold suppresses the fruit. A wine cellar or temperature-controlled storage at 12-14°C, with the wine allowed to rise slightly at the table, is the correct approach.
Pour Size: Pour 125-150ml, filling the bowl roughly one fifth to one quarter. The 705ml capacity is designed to leave generous headspace for aromatics to develop. The sweetness-zone delivery works at standard pour sizes; do not over-pour or the flow geometry is compromised.
Decanting: Younger red Burgundy with firm structure benefits from brief decanting before service. The large bowl also provides aeration as wine is poured, so the glass itself does some of the work. Mature Burgundy should be handled carefully and decanted only if clearly needed, as the aromatics can be fragile.
Handling: Fine-blown crystal is lighter and more refined than standard commercial stemware. Hold by the stem or base. The construction is certified for commercial use but benefits from careful handling during racking, polishing, and service.
Storage: Store upright with adequate height clearance for 235mm. Never stack or store rim-down. Rack individually in standard commercial glass racks.
Why Buy From The Riedel Shop?
As specialist Riedel retailers, we understand the demands of operations where Burgundy is a serious part of the list rather than an afterthought. Glassware for red Burgundy and Old World Pinot Noir is a considered decision, and we provide the product knowledge and service standards that professional buyers expect when they are investing in the right tool for wines at this level. The Restaurant Veritas collection is available exclusively to trade customers, and we are here to help you choose and manage glassware that matches the ambition of your wine programme.
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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 sets in original packaging. We recommend ordering one set to trial with your wine programme before committing to larger quantities.
Should we stock both Old World and New World Pinot Noir glasses?
If your list features both Burgundy-style and New World Pinot Noir, stocking both the 0449/07 and the 0449/67 allows you to serve each style in the glass it was designed for. If your list is anchored in Burgundy and Old World styles, with Gamay, Blauburgunder, and St. Laurent alongside, the 0449/07 handles the full range correctly on its own.
Can home users purchase Restaurant Veritas glasses?
No. The Restaurant Veritas collection is trade-only, available exclusively to bars, restaurants, hotels, and catering operations. Home users seeking the same varietal-specific shape should consider the consumer Riedel Veritas range, available without trade restrictions.
Do you offer volume discounts for larger groups?
For hospitality groups requiring multiple sets, typically 10 or more for venue refits 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 108mm diameter and large bowl make these glasses straightforward to rack and handle during service. The fine-blown construction is certified for commercial use, and proper staff training around handling and storage is the most effective tool for managing breakage with fine crystal.
Can this glass be used for wines beyond Pinot Noir and Gamay?
Yes. Any full-bodied red above 12.5% ABV with high acidity and moderate tannin benefits from the same bowl geometry. Beyond the primary recommendations, good candidates include lighter-styled Barbera, Trousseau and Poulsard from the Jura, Schiava from Alto Adige, and Zweigelt from Austria. The guiding principle is the structural profile: aromatic, fruit-driven, high acidity, moderate tannin. If the wine fits that description, this glass serves it well.
