
Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Riesling (non-alcoholic)
As a renowned grower in the famous Rheingau region of Germany, it is only fitting that Johannes Leitz would first introduce the Riesling as an alcohol removed wine. With its brilliant German acidity and vibrant aroma, Riesling is perfectly suited to the gentle process of alcohol removal. Leitz was the first to demonstrate that high quality raw material makes an important difference in a non-alcoholic wine, and Germany grows the very best! The first patent for alcohol removal under vacuum pressure was given in Germany in 1907 to a small property in the Rheingau, in fact, in Johannes Leitz’s hometown of Rüdesheim. The US was importing de-alcoholized wine from the same property during Prohibition. Since then, advances in technology have allowed for lower temperatures of distillation and the retention of even more of the original character and flavor of the wine. Combined with Johannes’ growing and sourcing of high-quality fruit, the very best non-alcoholic wines are still produced here after over 100 years.
Germans have been producing non-alcoholic wines for over 70 years and that history has led to inventions to improve quality. Innovations in vacuum distillation have improved in recent years, and Leitz found a producer in Rheinhessen who recently patented a new, completely closed system that allows wine alcohol to boil at 28°C, preserving “wine-like” aromas and characteristics. Much like fat, alcohol is a transporter of flavor, and without it, there needs to be something else to carry its flavors to the receiver. Residual sugar does the work for these, though the sugar is nearly eaten up by acidity.
- N.V.
- Riesling
- Germany
- Rüdesheim
- Johannisberg
- South
- Loess, loam
- Sustainable: Fair 'N Green
- Stainless steel
- 0.0%
- 7.1 g/L
- 750 ml
- White
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