Riedel Performance Decanter
The Riedel Performance Decanter is designed to aerate wine in a controlled manner while presenting it with visual elegance. Why use a decanter for young or powerful wines? By increasing contact with oxygen, aromas open up faster and tannins soften, allowing the wine to display more balance and complexity. This decanter aligns with the Performance series in design and combines functionality with modern aesthetics.
The model was developed within Riedel's design philosophy, where form is always directly linked to the tasting experience.
Design and Functionality
The Performance Decanter is designed for optimal oxygen interaction without unnecessary complexity.
- Wide base: increases the contact surface between wine and oxygen.
- Targeted pouring spout: ensures controlled and drip-free pouring.
- Elegant, dynamic shape: inspired by the lines of the Performance glasses.
- Suitable for young and aged wines: supports both power and finesse.
Its shape allows wine to breathe quickly without losing its character.
Capacity and Use
The decanter has a capacity of approximately 1.040 liters, ample for a standard 0.75-liter bottle with extra space for oxygen development. This volume prevents overflow and provides sufficient room for the wine to breathe.
For young red wines, the wide base helps soften tannins. For older wines, careful decanting separates any sediment.
Premium Machine-Made Production
The Performance Decanter is crafted as premium machine-made crystal glass.
- Advanced production process: ensures thin glass walls with high structural stability.
- Clear crystal glass: optimal presentation of color and clarity.
- Lightweight yet sturdy: balance between elegance and durability.
- Consistent quality: precise shape and finish.
- Dishwasher safe: suitable for practical use.
Premium machine-made means the decanter is produced by machine with the same design philosophy as handmade models, but with consistent precision and durability.
Usage
The wide base allows powerful wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, or young Bordeaux blends to open up faster. Full-bodied white wines aged in oak also benefit from extra oxygen contact. The ergonomic shape ensures stable pouring and controlled oxidation.
About Riedel
Riedel is an Austrian family business with over 260 years of experience in glass production. Under the leadership of Maximilian J. Riedel, 11th generation, the brand builds on the innovations of Georg Riedel, 10th generation, who became world-renowned for grape-specific glasses. With series like Performance, Riedel continues to combine design and functionality to optimize the wine experience.
