Maximilian Riedel

Riedel in Helsinki in 2019

Maximilian Josef Riedel (born September 13, 1977) is an Austrian glassmaker and businessman. Born in Vienna, he is the 11th-generation CEO[1] and President of Riedel, a glassware manufacturer established in 1756 and best known for its production of grape variety-specific glassware. Riedel is best known for designing the world's first variety-specific stemless wine glasses (the Riedel “O” Series) in 2004,[2] expanding the company to international markets, and developing double-decanting technology.[3]

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  2. ^ Pepi, Ann (2005-10-01). "Entertaining: Maximilian Riedel | Food & Wine". Foodandwine.com. Retrieved 2017-02-27.
  3. ^ "CRYSTAL INTRODUCES CURLY DECANTER FOR SPRING 2013 PLAYFUL PIG-INSPIRED DESIGN JOINS RIEDEL'S "GLASSWARE MENAGERIE"". RIEDEL. 2013-03-11. Retrieved 2017-02-27.