Schott Zwiesel Tritan Crystal Forte Collection |  | Brand: Schott Zwiesel
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $59.95 - $71.95
as of 9/7/2010 02:56 CDT details
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Rating:  4 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 1 x 1 x 1
Model: 0007.111985-PARENT
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| Features:
| • | 6 Each Forte collection stemware pieces; red wine style: 13.6 ounce capacity; 8.5 inches tall, 3.2 inches wide | | • | Made of Tritan crystal; non-lead material composed of titanium oxide and zirconium oxide. Tritan is a world wide patented crystal glass material and manufacturing process; 2 step process with blown Tritan crystal bowls and pressed crystal stems. | | • | Forte collection: the right collection to enjoy on a daily basis; used world wide for its range, durability and elegance; each bowl perfectly sized for the appropriate wine; soft tapered bowl focuses wine essence to the pallet | | • | Completely diswasher safe; Do not force bowl tightly over dishwasher rack prongs. If hand washing or drying, do not twist stem and bowl while holding one or the other tightly. |
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Product Description
Schott Zwiesel, the famed German producer of The Best Crystal Glassware has been a leader in innovation, style and technology for more than 100 years. The company has many firsts to its credit, including the first fully automated product of glass blown glass stemware. In the 1990's, as the glass industry struggled with the environmental issues of lead and other heavy metals in crystal, the company was the first glassmaker to produce lead-free crystal glass of superb quality and brilliance. Schott Zwiesel created Tritan Crystal in 2001 by adding titanium oxide and zirconium oxide to develop The World's Best Crystal Glass. Tritan Crystal is 100-percent dishwasher safe-it will not etch, cloud or discolor for the life of the glass. Tritan resists the damages of daily use-breakage, chipping and scratching. Tritan is thermal shock resistant. Tritan is one of the most clear and brilliant crystal, capable of conducting, refracting and transferring light more than any other crystal. Tritan tempers the rim, the bowl and stem joint and the foot edge for added strength against chipping and breakage. All crystal items manufactured by Schott Zwiesel are cut with our patented laser technology for a smooth thin, elegant edge. All stemware products are seamless after manufacturing; no unsightly seams remain between the bowl and stem, on the stem , or under the foot of the glass. Each detail of size, weight and balance is carefully studied by experts in the culinary field and our manufacturing engineers and executes to produce a glass for the maximum pleasure with focus on delivering the wine or spirit to its maximum potential. The Forte collection is for the person who wants to enjoy quality designed stemware on a daily basis. Each bowl is perfectly sized for the appropriate wine and has a beautiful soft tapered bowl. This set of 6 Tritan crystal red wine styled stemware pieces is best utilized with tastings and light white wines. Dishwasher safe.
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| Customer Reviews:
Tired of breaking reidel? December 28, 2009
Michael Twa (Houston, TX USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
If you have ever wondered if the right glass can enhance your enjoyment of a good wine, try these. I had a nice collection of riedel stemware and they were amazing in form and function, but I guess I am stone-fisted. I have broken at least 3 hand-washing them. I even wondered if my singing might have contributed. Don't get me wrong, I try to take good care of delicate things. I even do microsurgery so I can have a light touch when necessary, but come on! After breaking my last glass, I opted to give these a try. I bought the big bowls for my big reds, some smaller bowls for my pinot, and the taller version for my whites (rarely used,but nice to have when needed). The larger proportions and less than optimal geometry were a concern, but that has been more than offset by their durability. I have owned these 18 glasses for more than 2 years now and despite our bumps, clinks, even a few shocking knock overs onto the granite counter-top, they have survived. The glasses perform well with a range of different wines and their durability surpasses anything I have experienced. Well done on a great product!
BEST PINOT GLASS July 11, 2010
rockets63 (lv nv)
These are excellent large modern glasses without being so huge they won't fit in a normal cabinet. Absolutely perfect for Russian River Pinot Noir. I highly recommend them as an all purpose glass, with the only caveat being; whites warm up a little quicker in a large glass. A steal at $10 a stem.
Schott is great, but "red wine" Forte is a bit small for Reds August 9, 2010
Michelle
I love Schott glasses. I switched from Riedel many years ago, and value is excellent. I find they last longer and don't break as easily as Riedel. I've been washing mine in dishwasher for over 8 years & they are still as clear as bell! My only complaint is the "Red Wine Forte" @ 13.7 oz is a bit small for Reds. I will return for "Claret Forte Goblet" @ 21.2 oz - larger bowls. Amazon could do a better job of labeling size of glasses you are ordering. I had to go to Beverage Factory website to get correct sizing.
 They may be tough, but they're also tough to clean June 11, 2010
Ms Lucky 1 (Joshua Tree, CA)
Aside from the fact that these glasses were much lighter than I expected, they're also very hard to keep smudge free. I've finally started washing them in the dishwasher because it was the only way I could get the fingerprints off. Even then I have to use a clean cotton towel to polish them a bit.
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