Belle & Co Sparkling Rose Alcohol Free Wine, Non-Alcoholic, Gifts for New Mums, Ideal for Celebrations and Festive Parties for Non Drinkers and Drivers, Low Calorie 75 cl

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Belle and Co.’s Rose is a non-alcoholic rose wine with a small twist – it also contains green tea. It might seem a strange addition to wine, but it works. The tea’s tannins add a tart and bitter quality to the wine’s profile, compensating for the loss of complexity from the removal of alcohol. Overall, Belle and Co. tastes more like a sparkling white wine alternative than a real rose, but it’s nevertheless an excellent non-alcoholic wine for celebrations. This price isn’t too bad, either, as is the calorie content. Overall, Eisberg is a very quaffable white wine that tastes close to a real Sauvignon Blanc. A good thirst quencher on a hot day or as an everyday drink to accompany a light meal like a summer salad or turkey roast. That groggy head and signature stomach churn of a killer hangover needn’t be a sure thing. What’s more, consuming all those empty calories won’t be adding unwanted inches to your waistline and exacerbating all manner of potential health problems. Myths About Alcohol-Free Wine Like any good Cabernet Sauvignon, Eisberg’s version has good body and richness throughout. It’s not too dry, either, with a hint of sweetness. Flavours of dark fruit like plum and raisin are evident, with a little bit of cherry. The finish is nice with distinct acidity. If you’re used to a Cab, however, you might be missing some of the bitterness from the tannins and alcohol which give the wine its characteristic bite. A bittering agent would’ve been a welcome addition to replicate the flavor profile of a Cab fully.

Whether you’re a former sceptic looking to be won over by an alcohol-free Cabernet Sauvignon that holds its own against the best of its full-bodied brothers, or a devotee of the grape who needs to curb their unit intake for health or lifestyle reasons, you’ve plenty of premier options. Overall, this is some of the most refreshing and natural-tasting Italian sparkling wines you’ll ever taste. Bella’s unique process allows for a delicate and fresh profile.Whether it’s a mature red, summer-ready white or elegant champagne you’ve plumped for in the supermarket aisles, you can expect to have a very small level of alcohol still lingering in the mix. We’re not for a second saying non-alcoholic wines are misleading customers with their content claims, but the trace volumes of alcohol you can expect in such bottles of plonk merit a mention. There are also vegetal notes in there (in a good way!) like grass and peppers that add interest with each sip. The wine tastes a bit sweet, which might be disappointing to purists expecting the characteristic dryness of a Sauv. Fortunately, the sweetness isn’t too cloying and still makes Eisberg pretty crisp and refreshing.

The finish is nice and dry, with a sweetness that is actually tempered and balanced for a non-alcoholic wine.Surveys regularly put the number of Brits slashing their alcohol intake between 30 and 40 per cent, and Gen Z are frequently cited as the largest abstainers. In August, Waitrose announced it is increasing shelf space for alcohol-free drinks by 60 per cent, ahead of an expected rise in sales this Christmas. Evidently, booze alternatives are now big business. But, even in France where wine traditions are so entrenched, alcohol-free wines are booming. Le Paon Qui Boi, a Parisian shop, is dedicated to boozeless drinks, including wine. For Blaize, it’s inevitable that one day, as with beer, most big wine brands will produce an alcohol-free wine. And whether you’re looking to reduce your alcohol intake, or cut booze out completely, now is a better time than any to experiment. What to drink Bella is an alcohol-free wine produced right in the heart of Prosecco’s homeland – Treviso, Italy. It’s made with the same Glera grapes traditionally used in Italian sparkling wines, using a proprietary process that nicely preserves the characteristics of sparkling wine. Prosecco is one of the more well-loved sparkling white wines praised for its refreshing dryness and fruity flavours. If you miss it but can’t have the alcohol, this Scavi and Ray Spumante is a fantastic alternative.