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It was an Italian
lawyer and owner of a famous Tuscan winery who made Georg Riedel aware
that his range featured only glasses dedicated to French grape
varieties.
Stung into action,
Riedel began working with the oenologist Dr. Walter Filliputti to
research the characteristics of the Sangiovese grape variety and the
optimum shape with which to set off its delicate qualities.
Sangiovese is native
to the stony soils of the Tuscan hills, where most vineyards are sited
at an altitude of 1000-2000 feet. intense sun on steep slopes with
poor soils results in medium-bodied wines with good acidity, minerals
and tannins.
The shape of this
glass brings out the characteristic Chianti bouquet of cherry and
bitter almonds. On the palate it helps the wine to gain fruit and
suppleness, with the acidity and tannins making for a complex finish.
The glass was officially presented at a tasting in Florence on 11 June
1991, where it was warmly acclaimed by leading winemakers of the
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