Aldo Sohm
Sommelier and Winemaker
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I was “bitten by the wine bug” when I was 19, visiting a vineyard in Italy. Many years later I joined Le Bernadin, opened Aldo Sohm Wine Bar, created a Laguiole winekey and partnered with Zalto and Sohm & Kracher.
Recently I am honored to have been awarded M. Chapoutier prize for the Best Sommelier of Les Grandes Tables du Monde in 2019 and Wine Spectator’s Grand Award for Le Bernardin's restaurant wine program in 2021.
This year, my TV series "An Austrian Wine Journey" ("Eine österreichische Weinreise") has debuted!
To this day, I am incredibly lucky to have my hobby as my career!
A Totally Approachable Guide from a World-Class Sommelier
by Aldo Sohm with Christine Muhlke
Light as a feather, but sturdy. Beautifully proportioned, nicely balanced in the hand. The ‘Universal’ has become my everyday glass; I also love the Bordeaux and Burgundy Zalto models and use them when the wine calls out for more room to spread its wings.
The assorted Riedel glassware went to the basement when Zalto came to town. These are the best!
Granted, I am extremely biased, but these are the most elegant glasses I’ve ever used. I just gave a set of six to a dear wine collector friend, and I was lucky enough to be able to drink from them recently. I’m going to start slowly, ordering my own!
The Zalto Universal is the best all around glass on the market. Also the most beautiful and elegant. Everything seems to taste a little better in these glasses.
I wasn’t sure if these would live up to the hype, but once you try them you’ll understand. They are so light and well designed to bring out the aromas and flavors of the wine.
I have Riedel varietal glasses as well, which I was so pround of, but now that I have Zaltos, I’m not sure I can go back. The Riedels I have aren’t handmade so they are much heavier and just clunkier. Comparing side by side, Zaltos are a work of art. Also, once you watch the video of how they are made you will respect all the hard work that goes into making a glass. I can’t wait to grab a few more once they’re back in stock.
These are the best glasses in the world. They are sold out everywhere so if you see them available, buy them. They showed up very fast. Great service!
Collaboration of Aldo Sohm & Gerhard Kracher began in 2009. Focus on indigenous Austrian grape varieties and passion for Grüner Veltliner.
Hard to find glasses were delivered on time. Easy process. Would highly recommend purchasing from this company
The Burgundy glasses are truly stunning! Customer service was top notch, I bought 6 glasses and one of them arrived with a broken stem (they are so fragile, but so worth it) and when I reached out about a replacement I was sent a new glass within hours.
This is my third such purchase. This is the best wine key anywhere, and the design by Aldo is beautiful. Do like me, buy one and take it to your dinner reservation at Le Bernadin and ask "The Mayor" Also Somm to open your bottles that meal. Even more special that way.
It’s great to see that this glass was in stock and available for quick shipping. I unfortunately broke one in my collection and can’t live without them.
They are the perfect pairing with Aldo’s wine selections.
Beautifully crafted, so remarkably light compared to our previous white wine glasses. Very elegant way of drinking white wines and champagne!
Terrific high quality glasses. Stronger than they look and easy to clean. Work well for all types of wine.
Elegant, delicate, with an extremely thin stem. Beautiful to look at, a joy to use.
Hopefully, I don't do anything dumb, like break it.
Looks great, is easy to clean and decants both wines very well.
Why would you drink great wine out of anything else? These are amazing glasses
and are the cornerstone of my wine collection. Its the closest thing to air yet still has
physical properties to contain our alchemical liquid creations. Packaging and shipping
always top notch!
Amazing Glasses. Unbelievable quality. You won't understand it until you feel them, def worth the money!
I have read the explanations of why these glasses are special. Those explanations are inadequate for me to completely understand the very impressive ramping up of my enjoyment of every glass of red wine. KUDOS to its developer
Aldo’s shipment was expertly packed and safely received. Next time I see Aldo in Le Bernardin, I’ll deliver these compliments in person.
my favorite wine glass because of the minimalist, delicate design.
Excellent glasses. Arrived quickly and safely. Simply beautiful glassware. Thx Aldo!
I have purchased all available shapes of Zalto glasses, all very well made and just beautiful! I still use Riedel Sommeliers, Fatto A Mano, Superleggero glasses alongside to enjoy a variety of wine, but these Zalto glasses are definitely my go-to glasses!! Great service from Aldo Sohm, thank you!
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