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Riedel Tyrol Decanter (1405/13)
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From its beginnings in northern Bohemia down to this day, for 11 generations and 250 years, Riedel Glass has stood for the high art of glassmaking. So much more than mere receptacles, Riedel decanters and glasses are imbued with the idiosyncrasies of the wine they are charged to accentuate, turning wine consumption into a graceful, prosaic experience.
Blown in the traditional way, Riedel decanters are the absolute pinnacle of their field. Each one is designed with presentation, elegance and class in mind, whilst ensuring the wine is given every chance to breathe and greet the drinker in the best possible condition.
Why decant?
French wine making legend Christian Moueix: “Decanting old wines, just a few moments before they are served, helps to ensure that the wines' clarity and brilliance are not obscured by any deposit that may have developed over time. Decanting young wines several hours before they are served gives the wine a chance to bloom and attain a stage of development that normally requires years of aging."
It’s a bit of a stretch to say that Riedel’s Tyrol decanter takes its shape from the region of the same name in Austria. Still, there is some validation to it; for a start Tyrol in Austria is divided into two regions – North Tyrol and East Tyrol. Sit this decanter on its base and the two hemispheres do appear to occupy those aspects of the compass. Certainly the narrow neck that divides them appears Tyrol-like, as North and East are divided by a 20km stretch of borderland, where the Austrian state of Salzburg and the Italian Province of Bolzano-Bozen meet. Still, it’s not recommended you use this decanter as a reliable guide to Central European geography.
Limited stocks available.
Shipping costs apply and are based on a carton weight of 14kg.
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