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Where they differ
Sweetness
- Bottle 1Off-dry
- Bottle 2Dry
- Bottle 3Dry
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
- Bottle 30.2%
Body
- Bottle 1Light body
- Bottle 2Light body
- Bottle 3Medium body
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1AppalinaOff-dry
2Oceano ZeroDry
3ZeronimoDry
Body
1AppalinaLight body
2Oceano ZeroLight body
3ZeronimoMedium body
Acidity
1AppalinaBright acidity
2Oceano ZeroNot assessed
3ZeronimoBright acidity
| Field |
3 Zeronimo |
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| Taste | |||
| Score Differs | 77/100 |
89/100 |
88/100 |
| Verdict | Dealcoholized German Cabernet Sauvignon under 0.5% ABV. Blackcurrant, dark cherry, and plum, lightly sweet, modest tannin, a thin and slightly sour middle, a… | Expressive cherry, blackberry and plum aromas, a dry, juicy palate, and a lingering smoky, savory finish. Thin texture limits the wine's fullness. | Dark berries, a pleasantly dry palate and real weight for a nonalcoholic red. Fresh acidity and gentle tannin give it structure, and the fruit lingers well a… |
| Flavor Differs | Blackcurrant, Cherry, Plum, Vanilla | Cherry, Blackberry, Plum, Smoke, Red fruit | Dark fruit |
| Sweetness Differs | Off-dry | Dry | Dry |
| Body Differs | Light body | Light body | Medium body |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | — | Bright acidity |
| Likeness | The fruit is recognizably Cabernet. The palate is not: too thin, too sour, not enough tannin or concentration to stand in for a structured red. | Highly convincing in aroma and flavor, with a distinctly vinous character that carries through the finish. Thin texture is the principal limitation. | Convincingly red-wine-like. Substantial body, fresh acidity and gently drying tannins give the dark fruit a recognizable wine structure, while lingering flavor carries that impression beyond the sip. |
| Style | Cabernet Sauvignon | Pinot Noir | — |
| Alcohol & production | |||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.5% | <0.5% | 0.2% |
| Product facts | |||
| Origin | Rheinhessen, Germany | San Luis Obispo Coast, California, United States | Mittelburgenland, Austria |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $30+ | $30+ |
| Evidence | |||
| Sources | 3 sources | 6 sources | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-18 |