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Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 20.0%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Red berry, Cherry
- Bottle 2Blackberry, Plum, Spice
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Sweetness
1Be FreeNot assessed
2LussoryDry
Body
1Be FreeLight body
2LussoryNot assessed
Acidity
1Be FreeBright acidity
2LussoryNot assessed
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 78/100 |
82/100 |
| Verdict | A dealcoholized German Merlot of red berries and black cherry. Light-bodied and fruit-forward, with bright acidity, very little tannin, and a simple, slightl… | Blackberry, plum, and spice on a dry, rounded Merlot. The nose and the texture carry the glass; the finish is short, with a light impression left behind. |
| Flavor Differs | Red berry, Cherry | Blackberry, Plum, Spice |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Dry |
| Body Differs | Light body | — |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | — |
| Likeness | The fruit sits in a Merlot register. The body is light, and the tannin is too slight to supply the usual frame. Acid does that work instead. | Blackberry, plum, and spice read as a familiar dark red. The dry, rounded palate is approachable, and the short finish is where that impression thins. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.5% | 0.0% |
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Mosel, Germany | Spain |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $20–$29 |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Bottle verified | Producer documented |
| Sources | 4 sources | 6 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-09-29 | 2026-10-24 |