# Pinot Noir Alkoholfrei (2022)

- **Producer:** Weingut Wolfgang and Andreas Löffler GdbR
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Baden, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 0.5%
- **Average price:** €10
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** dark cherries, mint

## About this wine

The Pinot Noir Alkoholfrei by Weingut Wolfgang and Andreas Löffler GdbR is a non-alcoholic red wine crafted from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Produced in the Baden region of Germany, specifically the Markgräflerland sub-region, this wine is a vegan-friendly alternative. The winery, a family-run estate established in 1988, is committed to preserving the character of the grape variety in their non-alcoholic offerings. The wine is dealcoholized using a specialized reverse osmosis technology, aiming to retain the wine's inherent qualities. It is classified as a dealcoholized wine, falling outside traditional German quality wine classifications.

## Interesting facts

- Made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes.
- Certified vegan for conscious enjoyment.
- Uses reverse osmosis for gentle dealcoholization.
- Offers full flavor with less than 0.5% alcohol.

## Food pairing

The medium body and pleasant tannin structure of this Pinot Noir make it versatile. Its dark cherry and berry notes complement rich meats like duck and game, while its freshness can cut through the richness of stews and creamy dishes. The subtle mint notes can also bridge to herbaceous elements in food.

## Wine making process

The Pinot Noir Alkoholfrei is produced by first creating a traditional wine from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Following fermentation, the alcohol is carefully removed using a specialized reverse osmosis technique. This process is designed to be gentle, aiming to preserve the wine's inherent fruit flavors, aroma, and structural components. The resulting wine has an alcohol content of less than 0.5% ABV. It is bottled with carbon dioxide, malic acid as an acidity regulator, and sulfites as an antioxidant.