Established in Bohemia in 1756, Riedel is the world's oldest family-owned crystal glass manufacturer. Following extensive research and development into the effect of glass shape on the expression of various wines, Riedel launched varietal-specific stemware in 1958. Since then, the glass masters have become the brand of choice for sommeliers, wine connoisseurs and hospitality professionals around the world, who agree that the wine tasting experience is perfected simply by using the correct Riedel glass.