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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 20.3%
Acidity
- Bottle 1Bright acidity
- Bottle 2High acidity
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Green apple, Pear, Mineral
- Bottle 2Lime, 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
1SchmitgesOff-dry
2WeinkönigOff-dry
Body
1SchmitgesLight body
2WeinkönigLight body
Acidity
1SchmitgesBright acidity
2WeinkönigHigh acidity
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The full comparison
8 fields match. Differences are marked.
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score Differs | 86/100 |
84/100 |
| Verdict | 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 | Green apple, Pear, Mineral | Lime, Green apple, White peach, Citrus |
| Sweetness | Off-dry | Off-dry |
| Body | Light body | Light body |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | High acidity |
| Likeness | 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. |
| Category | Wine | Wine |
| Style | Riesling | Riesling |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.5% | 0.3% |
| Production | Dealcoholized | Dealcoholized |
| Method Differs | Spinning cone | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Mosel (Middle Mosel, Erden), Germany | Rheinhessen, Germany |
| Price | $20–$29 | $20–$29 |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 750 ml |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Bottle verified | Producer documented |
| Sources | 12 sources | 4 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-23 | 2026-09-25 |