Arensbak is not made from grapes. It is made from tea - kombucha, a fermented drink over 2000 years old - shaped by a Danish team consisting of a sommelier, a microbiologist and a branding expert, with the stated goal of recreating wine's complexity without a single grape in the recipe.

Expert's Description

Arensbak Blanc is an alcohol-free, kombucha-based drink from Denmark with an alcohol content of max 0.5%. The drink belongs to the "proxy-wine" category, where alcohol is not simply removed from regular wine, but the product is instead built from scratch based on fermented tea, fruit juice and botanical ingredients to mimic wine's structure and gastronomic potential. Arensbak was founded by sommelier Emilie Ost-Jacobsen, fermentation specialist Bram Kerkhof and Christian Arensbak, and has won awards at the World Alcohol-free Awards. The Blanc edition uses jasmine tea as its base, giving it its characteristic floral aroma.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Floral on the nose, with distinct jasmine character.

Palate

Fruity notes of melon, quince and fresh citrus on the palate, combined with a hint of vanilla from ageing on oak chips.

Finish

The finish is velvety, fruity and dry.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve lightly chilled at 6-9°C in a white wine glass. Enjoy with white asparagus and shrimp with hollandaise, grilled fish and greens, or slightly heavier dishes like mushroom risotto.

Specifications

Name: Arensbak Blanc
Producer: Arensbak
Region/Country: Denmark
Based on: Fermented tea (kombucha), jasmine tea
ABV: Max 0.5%
Size: 75 CL
EAN: 5700002237132
Serving temperature: 6-9°C
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: White wine glass

Flavour Profile

Floral · Fruity · Velvety · Dry

Did You Know?

Kombucha, the fermented tea Arensbak is built on, is a drink with over 2000 years of history, originally from China, and has in recent years become the basis for an entirely new category of alcohol-free "proxy-wines" worldwide.

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Barbadillo Vi Zero Frizzante is an alcohol-free sparkling wine with a beautiful balance between sweetness and acidity, where the Moscatel grape gives floral and fruity nuances.

Expert's Description

Barbadillo Frizzante is an alcohol-free Sparkling Wine from Andalusia, Spain, made from Moscatel grapes. The wine is produced as ordinary wine and subsequently dealcoholized, which preserves the grape's characteristic aroma while gently removing the alcohol. The style resembles a light spätlese, but here it is the Moscatel grape that gives the floral and fruity nuances that make it particularly suited to alcohol-free bubbles. The wine is sealed with a screw cap.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers white flowers, lemon zest, peach and tropical fruit.

Palate

The palate is marked by gentle bubbles, fine fruit sweetness and clean, fresh acidity.

Finish

The finish is light and refreshing with a lingering floral note.

Serving & Food Pairing

Enjoy chilled as an aperitif, with light desserts or as an alcohol-free alternative for brunch and festive occasions.

Specifications

Name: Frizzante
Producer/Winery: Barbadillo
Region/Country: Andalusia, Spain
Grape variety: Moscatel
Method: Frizzante
ABV: 0%
Size: 75 CL
Serving temperature: 6-8°C
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: Sparkling wine glass

Flavour Profile

Floral · Fruit sweetness · Fresh · Sparkling

Did You Know?

Barbadillo is one of the oldest and most respected sherry houses in Sanlúcar de Barrameda and has existed since 1821 - Frizzante is the house's take on a modern, alcohol-free direction within the classic Andalusian wine tradition.

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Chateau del ISH is a Danish brand built on a simple idea: alcohol-free doesn't have to taste like a compromise. White is the house's take on a classic French-inspired white wine - minus the alcohol.

Expert's Description

Chateau del ISH White is a Non-Alcoholic Wine from Denmark with an alcohol content of 0%.

Behind the brand is the Danish company ISH Spirits, which partners with an award-winning German wine producer to select the grape varieties best suited to dealcoholisation. White is inspired by classic French Chardonnay style, and the wine goes through a gentle dealcoholisation process designed to preserve as much of the flavour and complexity as possible once the alcohol is removed.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Citrus and green apple, with a touch of minerality.

Palate

Juicy pear and a discreet hint of oak, echoing the grape's classic Chardonnay style.

Finish

Light and refreshing, without the warmth alcohol normally provides.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve chilled at 8-10°C in a white wine glass. The wine works nicely with light fish, salads, and as an alcohol-free companion to lunch or evening cooking.

Specifications

Name: White
Producer: Chateau del ISH
Region/Country: Denmark
ABV: 0%
Size: 75 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 8-10°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: White Wine Glass
EAN No.: 5715008000314

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Citrus · Light · Mineral

Did You Know?

Chateau del ISH is one of the world's most award-winning alcohol-free brands - the wine is made like ordinary wine, with the alcohol only removed at the very end of the process.

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Alcohol-free wine has long had a reputation for being a compromise. Justen Kiebel's Riesling is an attempt to challenge that idea - a de-alcoholised white wine that still tastes distinctly of Riesling's fresh acidity and citrus character.

Expert's Description

Justen Kiebel Riesling Alkoholfri is an Alcohol-Free White Wine from Germany made from Riesling with an alcohol content of 0%. The wine is made by gently de-alcoholising a fully fermented Riesling, a process that removes the alcohol under low pressure and low heat to preserve as much of the grape's natural aroma as possible. The result is a wine that offers Riesling's characteristic freshness and minerality, without compromising on the alcohol-free premise. The wine should be enjoyed young, while the fruit is at its most pronounced.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Citrus, green apples and a touch of minerality on the nose.

Palate

Fresh and fruity on the palate with a distinct acidity reminiscent of a regular, dry Riesling.

Finish

The finish is light and clean, with a last hint of citrus peel.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve chilled at 8-10°C in a white wine glass. Decanting is not needed. The wine pairs with fish, salads or works well as a fresh everyday glass.

Specifications

Name: Riesling Alkoholfrei
Producer/Winery: Justen Kiebel
Region/Country: Germany
Grape variety: Riesling
ABV: 0%
Size: 75 CL
Serving temperature: 8-10°C
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: White wine glass

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Crisp · Light · Citrusy

Did You Know?

Alcohol-free wine is typically made by first fermenting the grapes into regular wine and then gently removing the alcohol under vacuum, preserving as much of the aroma as possible.

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The Leitz family has grown grapes in Rudesheim since 1744. When Johannes Leitz took over the estate in 1985 with just 3 hectares, he could hardly have foreseen that a couple of decades later he would become one of the pioneers behind the modern alcohol-free wine movement with the Eins Zwei Zero range.

Expert's Description

Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Riesling is a German Sparkling Wine from Rheingau, Germany, made from Riesling with an alcohol content of 0%. Weingut Leitz makes the wine by first fermenting the grapes into a regular Riesling, after which the alcohol is gently removed through a vacuum process that avoids heavy heating and thereby best preserves the grape's typical aroma and taste. The name Eins Zwei Zero - one-two-zero in German - playfully refers to the journey from regular wine to the alcohol-free end result.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Lime and citrus fruit on the nose, with surprising notes of rhubarb, red apples and a light minerality.

Palate

Fresh and fruity on the palate, with plenty of citrus, peach and apple.

Finish

The finish is light and clean, with a last mineral hint.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve chilled at 8-10°C in a white wine glass. Enjoy as an aperitif or with light dishes such as poultry or Asian food.

Specifications

Name: Eins Zwei Zero Riesling
Producer/Winery: Weingut Leitz
Region/Country: Rheingau, Germany
Grape variety: Riesling
ABV: 0%
Size: 75 CL
EAN: 4260196280136
Serving temperature: 8-10°C
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: White wine glass

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Citrusy · Mineral · Light

Did You Know?

Weingut Leitz is one of Rheingau's most respected producers and has helped shape the modern alcohol-free wine category - a remarkable development for an estate that has primarily been known for classic Riesling since 1744.

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Natureo White proves that a well-balanced sweetness and a clean, approachable taste don't require a single drop of alcohol.

Expert's Description

Natureo White Miguel Torres is an Alcohol-Free White Wine from Spain with an alcohol content of 0%.

The Torres family is one of Catalonia's most acclaimed wine producers, and the Natureo range uses a gentle dealcoholisation technique that preserves the grape's natural aromas. This white wine is very well made with a clean, approachable taste, further enhanced by a well-balanced sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh citrus and white fruit.

Palate

Clean and approachable with a well-balanced sweetness.

Finish

Short and refreshing, leaving you wanting another glass.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 8-10°C in a white wine glass. Pairs as an aperitif, with light fish, salads and mild dishes.

Specifications

Name: Natureo White
Producer/Winery: Miguel Torres
Region/Country: Catalonia, Spain
ABV: 0%
Size: 75 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 8-10°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: White Wine Glass

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Clean · Sweet · Approachable

Did You Know?

Natureo is made by removing the alcohol after fermentation through gentle low-temperature vacuum distillation, which preserves more aromas than traditional heat-based dealcoholisation.

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