Stemware
A few years before Columbus sailed for America, an osteria opened and began serving food and wine in the already ancient City of Verona. The osteria remained and in 1890 became known as "Bottega Vini" and a a significant destination in the wine world.
The wine world had begun to appreciate the innovative Sommelier glasses made by Claus Reidel and indeed, these stems were used in Bottega del Vino but the fragile nature of the stems created an economic hardship on wine lovers around the world.
Seeking a solution, Mr. Barzan visited a number of glass producers in the region and the result was a stem that had the desired lightness and balance, yet was amazingly durable and dishwasher safe.
Making Crystal by Hand
