2024 Tuscan Syrah

The wine

The body is lighter than a conventional Syrah, and that is the clearest limit here. Yet Andreina retains enough tannin and bright acidity to feel distinctly like red wine. Dryness and savory character carry more of the experience than weight. It is structured rather than sweet or juice-like, an important distinction for a dealcoholized red.

Red currant, blackberry and dried cherry give the aroma a mix of fresh and dried fruit, with rosemary and thyme alongside. The herbs are central to the character, not just a detail around the fruit. Firm tannin gives the palate grip, while the acidity keeps it bright. Black pepper is a subtler presence, adding spice without taking over the dry, savory impression.

The finish holds onto herbs and red fruit with a mineral-saline character. That persistence helps explain why the lighter body does not make the wine feel like a simple fruit drink: structure and savory flavor remain part of the glass through the close. This is a convincing red-wine option with more depth than most nonalcoholic reds, provided the expectation is herbal definition and tannic grip rather than conventional Syrah weight.