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Rose wine glass Rose, 200 ml
Article number: 4400/04
Chilled pink wine will uncover itself in its broad versatility if served in an elegant Riedel Sommelier Rose glass. The tiny elegant glass fits organically and coquettishly into a woman’s hand, and its bowl gives real pleasure with every sip. The drink comes right to the tip of the tongue, giving the wine buff a fresh, fruity sound. Due to its shape, the acidity of the wine recedes to a distant background, whereas the dominant role goes to the delicious flavour of red berries and conifers.
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White wine glass Alsace, 245 ml
Article number: 4400/05
An exquisite Riedel Sommeliers Alsace glass is a classic piece. For the first time the world saw it in 1973 and its qualities were immediately appreciated. Today, 45 years on, the piece is considered to be the forebear of the key series. Its shape is ideal for enjoying dry, white, medium bodied wines. It reveals the magnificence of the expressive Sauvignon Blanc and the bright Gewurztraminer. The spherical shape of the bowl brings to the fore the grape and mineral components of the bouquet, and the size of the glass highlights the fresh flavour.
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The Master and Margarita, Mikhail Bulgakov
An enigmatic, mystical, ironic, ageless novel – the principal work of Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov (1891 – 1940). The immortal work brings together eras and generations. There are heroes of biblical stories, “dark forces” and Moscow of the 30s of the XX century. The book astonished the Soviet reader of the 60s, as it is admired by the modern youth. It is widely known, and is often quoted. Extraordinary conception, colourful narration, fantastic plot, witty turns of phrase – everything is fused in perfect harmony. “What could I have written after “the Master … ”?” Bulgakov himself reasoned shortly before his death. Genuine leather binding, press gilding, expensive paper – a worthy mounting for an iconic work, a tribute to the genius and talent of the author.
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History of Roman Law, Iosif Pokrovsky
In 1913, Iosif Pokrovsky (1868 – 1920), a Russian legal expert, doctor of Roman law, created one of the best jurisprudential textbook in Russian. His scientific work is notable for the breadth of subject and survey, description of the trends in legal and national development, as well as the story of the Roman law destiny after the fall of the ancient world and the pursuit of its continuation in the modern world. Undoubtedly, the Roman law has a special place in the world history. Once consistent, it managed to stand in service of legal systems of most of today’s states.
This collectors’ edition will be appreciated not only by a lawyer, but by any well educated person.
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Glass for cognac Cognac XO, 170 ml
Article number: 4400/70
The exquisite line of the puffy bowl of the Riedel Sommeliers Cognac XO tumbler are the best setting for precious cognac of the highest category aged up to 30 years. Due to its tapering bowl, cognac reaches the taste buds in its original individuality, allowing the taster to evaluate the fruit composition, a slightly tangy taste and a multi-faceted trail of a finish. The glass reveals all the nuances of taste and aroma, turning the drink not only into a gift for a gourmet, but also a worthy decoration for the table.
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The Man of Genius, Cesare Lombroso
How does talent affect the human psyche? Is there any connection between genius and mental illness? Is genius a gift or a disease? You will find the answers to these questions in the book “Genius and Insanity” by the outstanding Italian psychiatrist and criminologist Cesare Lombroso (1835 – 1909), which remains a bestseller since 1863. Having devoted his life to studying the nature of madness and the psychology of a criminal, the author traced the connection between genius and mental anomalies that are revealed under the pressure of environmental conditions. Lombroso diagnoses Aristotle, Rousseau, Hoffmann, Schopenhauer, Mozart, Van Gogh, Gogol, Newton, Goethe and other great people, pointing out the observable similarity in them.
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Champagne Flute Glass, 186 ml
Article number: 4425/08
The elegant Riedel Superleggero Champagne Flute glass is designed to give an indescribable feeling of delight from sparkling wines. Crystal “flute” is especially good in the company of sweet dessert champagne. The Riedel wine glass focuses on the refined aroma of the wine, emphasizing its delicate creamy structure, and taking the bubbles into the background to open up new facets of taste. For best results, it is recommended to fill the glass with four ounces of the drink.
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White wine glass Rheingau, 230 ml
Article number: 4400/01
The recognizable tulip shape of the Riedel Sommeliers Rheingau glass has been known to the world since the 1960s. It was then that Klaus Riedel created the perfect vessel for fine white wines from the northern regions of France, Germany and Austria. The glass finds the perfect balance of the fruit composition of the Weinviertel, Rheingau, Franken and Moselle. The bowl curved outward slightly dulls the acidity, directing the drink to the tip of the tongue. Wine leaves on it a thin tingling veil of tiny “perlage” bubbles.
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Champagne Glass, 170 ml
Article number: 4400/08
A tall, slim, laconic shape of the Riedel Sommeliers Champagne Glass is the best choice for sparkling wines. It allows enjoying the delicious creamy taste of the drink and helps to derive superior pleasure from a lingering play of bubbles. Light, fresh, dry and dessert – any wine in its frame becomes a true masterpiece. The design emphasizes the solemnity of the event, and the glass itself looks splendid in the hand.
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White wine glass Sauternes, 340 ml
Article number: 4400/55
A legend among connoisseurs of white dessert wine, the Riedel Sommeliers Sauternes glass has been known since 1989. Created with the participation of the most eccentric wine collector in the world Hardy Rodenstock, the vessel was originally intended for dry wine. But a series of tastings made it clear that its form is ideal for Sauterne. The fanciful bend of the bowl emphasizes the apricot notes and highlights the acidity of the drink. Liquor sweet and fragrant finish are properly softened.
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The King’s Bride, Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann
The master of a magical and satirical fairy tale of the 18th century, Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann (1776 – 1822) was the author of many outstanding literary works, and The Royal Bride is one of the most characteristic of them. The mystical plot is ironic and intricate, but behind it lies a meamingful moral: it does not matter which horse the prince mounts. What matters is who rides the horse. It may be that the real prince will appear in the image of a gnome. And therefore one should not strive for easy money: the intricacies of fate are much more complex than we think. A beautiful piece in a beautiful mounting of the gift edition will delight any collector.
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Russian electrical engineering of the second half of the 19th century, Mikhail Shatelen
To the uninitiated reader, the book “Russian electrical engineering of the second half of the nineteenth century” may seem uninteresting. However unduly so. Its author, Mikhail Andreevich Shatelen (1866 – 1957), describes not only the largest Russian electrical engineers, but also facts, inventions and discoveries, many of which he personally witnessed. The entire second half of the 19th century went down in history as a period of rapid growth in electrical engineering. It was during this period that the foundations were laid for the development of the national economic life of the whole world. The gift edition will appeal to people who are genuinely interested in science and technology.
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