Riedel Ultra Magnum Decanter 70 Oz #7053

• Magnum capacity: At 70 oz, this decanter holds a full 1.5L magnum bottle or two standard 750ml bottles in a single vessel — practical for dinner parties where you don’t want to refill mid-service.
• Wide, disc-shaped base: The broad, flat bottom maximizes the wine’s surface area in contact with air. More surface area means faster, more even aeration — the actual mechanism that opens up a tannic young Cabernet or Barolo in the time before guests sit down.
• Narrow hourglass neck: Controls the pour and acts as a natural separation point when decanting older wines with sediment, keeping deposits in the bottle rather than in the glass.
• Mouth-blown from lead-free crystal, so each piece is individually formed — minor variation is normal and expected.
• 10¾" tall and 5.7 lbs — substantial enough to read clearly on a table without being difficult to handle or pour from.
• Open decanter with no stopper. Wine should be consumed after decanting rather than resealed and stored.

Pairs Well With

• A decanter drying rack or cleaning brush set — the wide base and narrow neck make air-drying upright impractical without one.

Brand: Riedel

UPC: 9006206310036

Size: 10 3/4h (in)

Weight: 5.7 lbs

Capacity: 70 ounces

Material: Crystal

How many bottles of wine does the 70-ounce Ultra Magnum Decanter hold?

A: At 70 ounces (approximately 2 liters), this decanter comfortably holds a standard magnum bottle (1.5L / ~50 oz) with significant room for the wine to breathe, or it can accommodate nearly two standard 750ml bottles. The wide, flat base maximizes the wine’s surface area for aeration, which is the real advantage of the oversized format.

Is the Riedel Ultra Magnum Decanter made from lead-free crystal?

A: Yes. It is mouth-blown from lead-free crystal, which gives it the clarity and brilliance of traditional crystal without the health concerns associated with lead. The hand-blowing process also means each piece has a slightly individual character typical of artisan glassware.

How long should wine sit in this decanter before serving?

A: It depends on the wine. Young, tannic reds benefit from several hours of decanting — the broad base exposes a large surface area to air, accelerating the development that would otherwise take years of bottle aging. Older, more fragile wines need only a few minutes before serving, primarily to separate sediment and clarify the pour rather than to aerate aggressively.

Does this decanter come with a stopper?

A: No stopper is included. The Ultra Magnum is designed as an open decanter intended for immediate service — wine poured in should be served within the same evening. If you need to preserve wine overnight after decanting, a separate stopper or wine preservation system would be needed.

How tall is the Riedel Ultra Magnum Decanter and how substantial does it feel on a table?

A: The decanter stands 10¾ inches tall and weighs 5.7 lbs when empty — a genuinely substantial piece. The wide, disc-shaped base and hourglass neck give it a strong visual presence on a table without being fussy, and the weight communicates the thickness of the crystal. Filled with a deep red, it reads as a focal point rather than background glassware.