I am a Sommelier as well as a mother to 1 year old son. I started tasting different non-alcoholic wines during my pregnancy and would like to share my top 6 picks.
I will be honest, it was challenging to encounter with still white/red non-alc wines that I like. Those "baked" flavor nuances coming from "dealcoholization process" really bothered me. On the other hand, I found it very surprising that some non-alc sparkling wines can taste very close to real ones, as the bubbles mask the unwanted flavor and balance the bright acidity, preserving the original wines' fruity characters.
#1 Señorío de la Tautila Espumoso
Country: Spain
Grape Variety: Airén
Method: Dealcoholization
Price: I got it for $24.99 on Amazon.
Crisp, fruity, and refreshing.
Very small and elegant bubbles, reminiscent of real high quality sparkling wines!
#2 St. Regis Vin Mousseux
Country: France
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Method: Dealcoholization
Price: I got it for $15.99 on Amazon.
Soft, elegant, and a hint of sweetness.
Well balanced sparkling, reminding me of a nice Crémant d'Alsace.
#3 Bonafide 0.0 Sparkling Bianco
Country: Italy
Grape Variety: Passerina
Method: Dealcoholization
Price: I got it for $24 on Amazon.
Crisp, refreshing, and bright acidity.
Perfect summer bubbles with a touch of citrus notes.
#4 Señorío de la Tautila Espumoso Rosado
Country: Spain
Grape Variety: Tempranillo
Method: Dealcoholization
Price: $24.99 (Amazon)
Aromatic, fruity, and luscious.
Aroma and flavor of wild strawberries and currants. Well balanced acidity and perfect baby shower party beverage!
#5 Élivo Zero Zero Deluxe Sparkling
Country: Spain
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Method: Dealcoholization
Price: $24.99 (Amazon)
Fruity, round, and semi-dry.
Flavor of ripe golden apples with a nutty nuances.
#6 Chateau de Fleur Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Wine
Country: USA California
Grape Variety: Colombard
Method: Free-run juice blend
Price: $17.23 (Amazon)
Refreshing, juicy, and sweet.
Ripe Muscat flavor and fresh green apples with a touch of honey. Great cocktail alternative.
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