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2. About Zwiesel Fortessa AG

Zwiesel Fortessa AG is an international company headquartered in Zwiesel in the Bavarian Forest. It develops, manufactures and distributes high-quality products for table culture and brings together several brands under one corporate umbrella.

Today’s corporate group developed from the long-established Zwiesel Kristallglas AG and the integration of its US partner Fortessa Tableware Solutions in 2022. In the following years, the corporate group was continuously expanded to include additional brands and business areas. Today, the portfolio comprises high-quality crystal glassware, tableware, cutlery, serving solutions and other products for private as well as professional use in the hotel and restaurant industry.

Zwiesel Fortessa AG operates internationally and, in addition to its headquarters in Germany, has production and sales companies in Europe, North America and Asia. The corporate group’s products are now offered in more than 160 countries and are used both in specialist retail and in the international hospitality industry.

Shared Expertise

Whether crystal glassware, tableware or cutlery – all brands of Zwiesel Fortessa AG share the goal of developing high-quality solutions for the table. The corporate group combines traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing technology, durable materials and high standards of design, functionality and quality.

3. Areas of Expertise of Zwiesel Fortessa AG

Through its brands Zwiesel Glas, Schott Zwiesel, Fortessa and Eisch, Zwiesel Fortessa AG develops high-quality products for a wide variety of beverages, serving situations and areas of modern table culture. The portfolio is aimed at both private connoisseurs and professional users in hotels, restaurants, bars, cafés and specialist retail.

The corporate group’s various brands complement one another in their areas of expertise and together offer solutions for the table – from high-quality crystal glassware to tableware and cutlery, as well as carafes, decanters and other serving solutions. The aim is to provide functional, durable and coordinated products for different beverages and applications.

Wine

Wine is one of the central areas of expertise of Zwiesel Fortessa AG. Through its brands, the corporate group develops glassware solutions for a wide variety of grape varieties, wine styles and occasions. The shape of a wine glass influences the development of aroma, taste and bouquet and is therefore specifically tailored to the characteristics of different wines.

Product categories:

Further reading:
→ Which Wine Glass for Which Wine?

Bar & Cocktails

For classic cocktails, modern bar concepts and premium spirits, Zwiesel Fortessa AG develops glasses and glassware solutions for different drinks and spirits. Different glass shapes can support the perception of aromas, beverage temperature and cocktail presentation, combining functionality with design.

Product categories:
[Cocktail Glasses] [Gin Glasses] [Spirits Glasses] [Shot Glasses] [Whisky Glasses] [Tumblers] [Long Drink Glasses]

Further reading:
→ Which Cocktail Goes in Which Glass?
→ Drinks

Beer

Beer is another area of expertise of Zwiesel Fortessa AG. For different beer styles, the corporate group develops beer glasses whose shape and size are tailored to various types of beer and drinking occasions. Specially developed glass shapes can support foam stability and the perception of aromas and contribute to a balanced taste experience.

Product categories:
[Pilsner Glasses] [Wheat Beer Glasses] [Craft Beer Glasses]

Further reading:
→ The Right Beer Glass for Every Type of Beer

Water & Non-Alcoholic Beverages

For water, soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverage concepts, Zwiesel Fortessa AG develops glasses and glassware solutions for different beverages and drinking occasions. These include classic water glasses as well as versatile drinking glasses for juices, mocktails, lemonades and other refreshing beverages. Current beverage trends such as matcha and non-alcoholic drinks are also taken into account when developing and using suitable glassware solutions.

Product categories:
[Water Glasses] [Drinking Glasses] [Juice Glasses] [All-Purpose Drinking Glasses]

Further reading:
→ Matcha Meets Glass Design
→ Non-Alcoholic Enjoyment

Coffee

For different coffee specialties, Zwiesel Fortessa AG offers glasses and glassware solutions for enjoying coffee. The range includes coffee glasses from the Eisch brand as well as thermo glasses from Jenaer Glas, which are suitable for various hot beverages and coffee specialties. The corporate group thus offers suitable glassware solutions for espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato and other coffee beverages, among others.

Product categories:
[Coffee Glasses by Eisch] [Thermo Glasses by Zwiesel]

Tabletop & Table Setting

Beyond its glassware portfolio, Zwiesel Fortessa AG and its brands offer comprehensive solutions for modern table culture and table settings. The range includes tableware, cutlery and serving solutions as well as carafes and decanters. The Fortessa Placemats sub-brand also expands the tabletop portfolio with placemats and coasters. By combining different materials, designs and product series, coordinated table concepts can be created for restaurants, hotels and other foodservice applications.

Product categories:
[Placemats and Coasters]