Dealcoholized Wine Is Better Than Ever: 2 Experts Weigh In on Why

The article discusses the growing popularity of dealcoholized wine, also known as non-alcoholic wine, in response to changing consumer habits driven by health consciousness and the "sober curious" movement. Traditional methods of creating dealcoholized wine have improved to deliver all the complexities and nuances of traditional alcoholic wines. Expert winemakers at Heribert Bayer in Austria have developed high-quality dealcoholized wines using innovative techniques such as vacuum distillation and a patented aroma recovery method.

The article highlights the launch of Zeronimo Leonis Blend 2021, the world's first 98-point dealcoholized wine, as a result of the dedication and passion of second-generation winemakers, Patrick Bayer and Katja Bernegger. Non-alcoholic wines like Zeronimo are seen not as alternatives but as an expansion of the wine range to make wine accessible to everyone. The article also discusses the evolving non-alcoholic industry and the potential for winemakers to create more innovative and high-quality dealcoholized wine options for consumers.