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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
- Bottle 3<0.5%
- Bottle 40.3%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Pear, Citrus blossom, Nectarine
- Bottle 2Lime, Citrus blossom, Mandarin
- Bottle 3Green apple, Pear, Mineral
- Bottle 4Lime, Green apple, White peach, Citrus
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1FioOff-dry
2GiesenOff-dry
3SchmitgesOff-dry
4WeinkönigOff-dry
Body
1FioLight body
2GiesenLight body
3SchmitgesLight body
4WeinkönigLight body
Acidity
1FioBright acidity
2GiesenNot assessed
3SchmitgesBright acidity
4WeinkönigHigh acidity
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| Taste | ||||
| Score Differs | 81/100 |
87/100 |
86/100 |
84/100 |
| Verdict | Fio's Fabelhaft is a dealcoholized Mosel Riesling from steep-slope vineyards: light, elegant, fresh, with the acidity and sweetness in Riesling balance. | Giesen makes full-strength New Zealand Riesling first, removes the alcohol with spinning cone technology, and keeps the lime-and-mandarin varietal core intact. | A refreshing, off-dry Riesling with crisp acidity, recognizable varietal character, and a persistent, mouthwatering finish. | Dealcoholized Riesling. Lime, green apple, and white peach. Bright, juicy, lightly sweet, with high acid and a crisp citrus end. |
| Flavor Differs | Pear, Citrus blossom, Nectarine | Lime, Citrus blossom, Mandarin | Green apple, Pear, Mineral | Lime, Green apple, White peach, Citrus |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | — | Bright acidity | High acidity |
| Likeness | Mosel in the aroma: white nectarine, pear, citrus blossom. A little sweetness stays honest against vibrant acid, and a mineral line keeps the palate wine-shaped. Acidity carries a clean citric close on a light frame. | Unmistakably Riesling before it is a lighter wine. Lime, citrus blossom, and mandarin stay bright over an off-dry frame. The citric close is fresh, and shorter than a bottle that still has its alcohol. | Convincingly Riesling-like, particularly in its green fruit aromatics, off-dry profile, and pronounced acidity. The interplay between sweetness and sharpness feels characteristic of the variety, while the persistent, mouthwatering finish helps establish a credible wine experience. Slight effervescence introduces a subtle departure from the texture of a conventional still Riesling, but also contributes freshness and lift. | A juicy Riesling: lime, green apple, and white peach. Lightly sweet, and the acid is what makes it bright. |
| Alcohol & production | ||||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.5% | <0.5% | <0.5% | 0.3% |
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Spinning cone | Spinning cone | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||||
| Origin | Mosel, Germany | Marlborough and Waipara, New Zealand | Mosel (Middle Mosel, Erden), Germany | Rheinhessen, Germany |
| Price Differs | $20–$29 | Under $20 | $20–$29 | $20–$29 |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 750 ml bottle | 750 ml | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||||
| Verification Differs | Distributor sourced | Producer documented | Bottle verified | Producer documented |
| Sources | 4 sources | 7 sources | 12 sources | 4 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-23 | 2026-09-25 |