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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Lemon, Pear, Green apple, Mineral
- Bottle 2Green apple, Pear, Citrus, Oak
Structure, side by side
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Sweetness
1AppalinaNot assessed
2RELAXOff-dry
Body
1AppalinaLight body
2RELAXLight body
Acidity
1AppalinaNot assessed
2RELAXSoft acidity
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| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 79/100 |
81/100 |
| Verdict | Appalina is the alcohol-free line of Rheinhessen's Weinkellerei Hechtsheim: lemon, pear and green apple under 0.5%, priced like a house wine. | An approachable, fruit-forward Chardonnay with green apple, ripe pear, and subtle citrus. Light fizz refreshes a sweet, softly acidic palate, though the thin… |
| Flavor Differs | Lemon, Pear, Green apple, Mineral | Green apple, Pear, Citrus, Oak |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Off-dry |
| Acidity Differs | — | Soft acidity |
| Likeness | Chardonnay in the orchard fruit and the dry lean. Lemon, pear, and green apple sit on a faint mineral spine that carries a light close. Clean, and light. | The fruit hints at Chardonnay, but the light body, sweetness, soft acidity, and short finish leave it less convincing as a traditional wine. |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Rheinhessen, Germany | Mosel Valley, Germany |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 750 ml bottle |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Secondary source | Producer documented |
| Sources | 5 sources | 3 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-03 |