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Sweetness
- Bottle 1Dry
- Bottle 2Sweet
Acidity
- Bottle 1Bright acidity
- Bottle 2Moderate acidity
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Red currant, Blackberry, Cherry, Rosemary, Thyme, Pepper
- Bottle 2Blossom, Pear, Peach, Floral
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1AndreinaDry
2Veuve du VernaySweet
Body
1AndreinaNot assessed
2Veuve du VernayMedium body
Acidity
1AndreinaBright acidity
2Veuve du VernayModerate acidity
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 84/100 |
85/100 |
| Verdict | A dry, savory Syrah with firm tannin, bright acidity and a persistent herbal finish. Lighter than conventional Syrah, but distinctly wine-like rather than sw… | Dealcoholized sparkling Muscat from France. White flowers, pear, and stone fruit, with sweetness the bead keeps from going heavy. |
| Flavor Differs | Red currant, Blackberry, Cherry, Rosemary, Thyme, Pepper | Blossom, Pear, Peach, Floral |
| Sweetness Differs | Dry | Sweet |
| Body Differs | — | Medium body |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | Moderate acidity |
| Likeness | Recognizably red wine in its acidity, tannin and herbal character; lighter in body than a conventional Syrah. | Convincingly Muscat: varietal florals, orchard fruit, and sparkling structure. Sweeter and rounder than a dry sparkler. |
| Style | Syrah | Moscato |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Method Differs | Vacuum distillation | Undeclared |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Cortona, Tuscany, Italy | Mediterranean coast, France |
| Price Differs | $20–$29 | Under $20 |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 6 sources | 10 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-24 |