Riedel Vinum Tequila Glass, Set of 2
The Riedel Tequila glass, designated the Official Tequila Glass by theConsejo Regulador del Tequila, was designed to enhance Mexico'sfinest Reposados, Aejos and Reservas de Casa Tequilas. The shapeand size of the bowl deliver the finest and most delicate aromas, originatingfrom the combination of the Blue Agave and the oak cask inwhich Tequila is aged, de-emphasizing the evidence of pungent alcoholfumes. The delivery from the glass to the palate makes the beveragetaste round, supple and sweet. The glass has a tall stem, meant to liftfine Tequila to the level it deserves. The glass was developed at twoworkshops led by Georg Riedel and attended by over two dozen Tequilaproducers, officials and cognoscenti, using twelve 100% AgaveTequila Reposado, aged eight months. Each workshop consisted of fourrounds of tastings, during which two to three glasses were eliminated ateach to find the best suitable glass shape.