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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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. 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.

Syrah is a full-bodied wine style known for its dark fruit notes and complex, spicy finish. Torres Natureo certainly delivers on the flavour, with a blast of cherry, dark chocolate, and plum. The body is full and rich, and even possesses the complex tannin structure that is Syrah’s signature. It’s also rich enough to be used as your go-to cooking wine. Eisberg is incredibly fantastic in a slow-cooked beef bourguignon.

The verdict: Alcohol-free wines

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. But, in the end, Torres Natureo Syrah delivers a rich wine experience san the alcohol. If you’re looking for a complex tasting alcohol-free that’s not too complex, give this one a try. That being said, legislation of non-alcoholic wines lays down some ground rules that give us a better idea of volumes and percentages. As a general rule, if a bottle of wine contains more than one percent of alcohol, it can’t be called non-alcoholic. In a lot of cases, you’ll find non-alcoholic varieties containing little more than half that. That’s certainly a sharp decrease from the usual double-figures you’d find when glancing over ABV stats on everyday wine bottles, but this slight trace can still cause problems for those needing to steer well clear of any amount of alcohol. 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. Comes in a champagne-style bottle, lending it an air of celebration, this wine smells sweet, an Appletizery sweetness. It certainly tastes more like sparkling apple juice than sparkling wine, but there’s a hint of dryness from the added green tea, which makes it slightly more grown-up than a soft drink. Heavily bubbly, it’s a good thirst quencher.

It is common for the most appealing aromas of a wine to suffer from the evaporation stages, disappearing into thin air along with the alcohol content. Signatures of wine, such as floral notes on the nose are compromised with this method, which is a key reason why it’s the least popular method of removing alcohol by far. These Belle & Co. drinks were launched in 2018 under the name Bees Knees. They’ve had a bit of a revamp and a rebrand since then, and so we’re re-reviewing them for 2022. Like it’s red wine cousin, the Eisberg Sauvignon Blanc is made just like any wine. It’s only after the fermentation process is the alcohol content removed. This ensures that much of the character of a true Sauvignon Blanc is preserved. For Blaize, however, the type of grape can make a big difference in the resulting quality. Sweeter wine styles, like prosecco or riesling, are often superior. Sparkling wines, generally, “work well, because of the bubbles,” says Blaize. He also recommends Spanish and southern French reds, those with big juicy elements, delicate spice and more structure. Conversely, “if you remove the alcohol from a sauvignon blanc, it becomes completely flabby,” says Blaize. “But they’re so popular with consumers.”Overall, Eisberg is a good substitute for the real thing and is close enough to wine versus just a dry grape juice. You could say it’s an acquired taste especially if you’re familiar with a Cabernet Sauvignon, but we find it grows on you. 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. So now you’ve been given the guided tour of the possibilities that await you in the non-alcoholic wine world. Visually, Belle and Co. pours a lovely pink colour that a good rose possesses. The hue, unfortunately, doesn’t translate that well to the taste. Yes, there’s a refreshing fruity quality with crisp apples and citrus notes in the profile. Unlike a real rose, however, there isn’t much red fruit flavour in there (think strawberry), or much of it is psychological because of the red colour. Thankfully, the aforementioned green tea adds much interest to this wine to keep it from getting too boring. We’ve talked about the obvious benefits of bringing down overall alcohol intake and huge dents in calorie consumption levels, but there’s more good news when it comes to non-alcoholic wine and health benefits. Consider antioxidants, found naturally in both non-alcoholic and alcoholic wine varietals, which have long been proven to promote better health in humans.

Eisberg pours with a pale yellowish hue with excellent clarity. Take a whiff, and you’ll get the familiar fruity and citrus tones of a Sauv Blanc like lemon and apple, with just a hint of floral. The aroma translates into the taste, fortunately.

Bella’s flavour leans more on fresh grapes, apples, and a hint of peach, complemented by a fresh floral scent. The lively effervescence gives Bella a nice bite and mouthfeel. Like a traditional Prosecco, this non-alcoholic wine also has some mineral overtones which add interest and complexity. 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 verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ 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.