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Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.0%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Quince
- Bottle 2Green apple, Pear, Mineral
Documented method
- Bottle 1Vacuum distillation
- Bottle 2Spinning cone
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1Kolonne NullOff-dry
2SchmitgesOff-dry
Body
1Kolonne NullLight body
2SchmitgesLight body
Acidity
1Kolonne NullBright acidity
2SchmitgesBright acidity
| Field |
2 Schmitges |
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| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 87/100 |
86/100 |
| Verdict | Kolonne Null removes alcohol from organic German Riesling by vacuum distillation at about 30°C. The current Riesling is labeled 0.0% vol. | A refreshing, off-dry Riesling with crisp acidity, recognizable varietal character, and a persistent, mouthwatering finish. |
| Flavor Differs | Quince | Green apple, Pear, Mineral |
| Likeness | Recognizably Riesling: the acid and the slate edge do the work. A little must-sweetness and a short close keep it short of a full Mosel glass. | 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. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | 0.0% | <0.5% |
| Method Differs | Vacuum distillation | Spinning cone |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Germany | Mosel (Middle Mosel, Erden), Germany |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $20–$29 |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 3 sources | 12 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-23 |