winewings (2020): Cabernet/Merlot

The RIEDEL Winewings Cabernet / Merlot Glass is part of the innovative Winewings collection, introduced by RIEDEL in 2020. This groundbreaking series reimagines the traditional wine glass design with a focus on enhancing aeration and aroma development.

The concept behind Winewings was inspired by the shape of an airplane wing, where the wide flat-bottom bowl dramatically increases the wine’s surface area. This design allows the wine to interact with more oxygen, encouraging aromas and flavors to develop quickly inside the glass.

Crafted from fine crystal, the glass features a distinctive bowl that appears wider and more horizontal than traditional wine glasses. This structure guides wine across the palate in a way that emphasizes structure, fruit concentration, and balanced tannins, making it ideal for bold red wines.

Designed specifically for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this glass highlights the grape varieties’ dark fruit character while softening tannins and enhancing aromatic complexity.

The Winewings series represents a modern step forward in wine glass engineering—combining science, design innovation, and RIEDEL’s centuries-old glassmaking tradition.