Bordeaux guide - Victoria Nabholz
Bordeaux guide - Victoria Nabholz
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Wine without alcohol -is it wine?

08 January 2024

 

 

Wine without alcohol -is it wine? 

The second biggest winemaker in France The Grands Chais de France  counts on the potential of alcohol-free wine. A dealcoholization unit was created in  Landiras (Gironde)  in 2022.  “We strongly believe in the potential of this new market”, announced the director of the company. The dealcoholisation of wine reminds me the history of Frankenstein. 

Scientist creates a monster that  takes revenge on its creator destroying members of his family.

Parallelly 2 sophisticated technics reverse osmosis and spinning cone seem to be  monsters that destroy the essence of wine.  Removing alcohol they  remove  the product of fermentation, that contributes the body, the sense of bitterness and sweetness , mouthfeel and  finally balance of wine.

Frankenstein of wine will sooner or later take revenge on its creators.