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Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.1%
- Bottle 2<0.5%
Production
- Bottle 1Alternative
- Bottle 2Dealcoholized
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Sweetness
1Lyre'sOff-dry
2The SubstituteNot yet tasted
Body
1Lyre'sLight body
2The SubstituteNot yet tasted
Acidity
1Lyre'sBright acidity
2The SubstituteNot yet tasted
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record Differs | Tasted | Research record |
| Score Differs | 79/100 |
Research record |
| Verdict | Lyre's Classico is a canned sparkling wine alternative: green apple, pear, and citrus, off-dry, with a lively bead. The middle stays simple and the finish do… | Research record |
| Flavor Differs | Green apple, Pear, White peach, Peach, Lime, Citrus | Research record |
| Sweetness Differs | Off-dry | Research record |
| Body Differs | Light body | Research record |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | Research record |
| Likeness | Closer to a light Prosecco-style aperitif than to Champagne. A sparkling fruit-and-botanical drink, not a wine analogue. | Research record |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.1% | <0.5% |
| Production Differs | Alternative | Dealcoholized |
| Method Differs | Formulated alternative | Undeclared |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Leichhardt, NSW, Australia | Germany |
| Price Differs | $20–$29 | Under $20 |
| Bottle size | 4 × 250 ml (8.45 fl oz) cans — retail 4-pack; producer also lists 8.45 fl oz cans in larger packs | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Last verified | 2026-09-25 | 2026-10-18 |