Precision in Every Glass

Cinque Wine & Deli Athens had the honor of hosting an exclusive Riedel Masterclass, reinforcing our commitment to precision, detail and the complete wine experience.

The masterclass took place under the guidance of Mr. Guilherme Mantovani, Manager of the Riedel Group for Europe, offering guests a rare opportunity to understand how glass shape influences aroma, structure and overall perception of wine.

Understanding the Power of the Glass

At Cinque, we have always believed that wine is not only about the label or the terroir. It is also about the vessel.

For this reason, across the Cinque Network, we use exclusively Riedel glassware — from tasting glasses to decanters. Every glass and every carafe in our wine bars is selected to enhance the character and expression of each wine.

The Riedel Masterclass reflected this philosophy.

During the session, Mr. George Loukas and Mr. Angelos Antoniou, certified Riedel ambassadors, guided participants through a comparative tasting experience. Guests had the opportunity to taste two white wines and two red wines from the international vineyard, discovering how different Riedel glass shapes amplify balance, structure and aromatic precision.

Elevating the Tasting Experience

Thanks to the support of Deals SA, attendees explored how glass geometry directly affects:

Aromatic concentration
Acidity perception
Tannin structure
Balance and finish

The tasting demonstrated in practice what we apply daily at Cinque: the right glass does not simply hold wine — it maximizes its potential.

Why Glassware Matters at Cinque

At Cinque Wine & Deli, attention to detail defines the experience. The choice of Riedel is not decorative. It is intentional.

We use Riedel glasses and decanters across all our tastings because we believe that professional glassware is essential to showcasing the diversity of the Greek vineyard and international selections alike.

The Riedel Masterclass was more than an event.
It was a confirmation of our philosophy.

Wine deserves the right glass.
And at Cinque, every detail matters.