Le Moderato Merlot/Tannat De-alcoholised Red Wine

About the wine: 

Le Moderato’s 'Red Revolutionary Cuvée’ is a blend of Merlot and Tannat. These are two classic grapes typically grown in the Gascogne (Gascony) region of France.

Merlot, famous for its role in Bordeaux blends, provides beautiful red berry notes and body, while tannat provides notes of black pepper and anise, plus a unique astringency that gives the wine structure and texture. Expect a medium to full bodied wine showcasing red fruit and spice. 

ABV: 0.5%

Ingredients: 96% de-alcoholised wine, 4% rectified reconstituted grape must, preservative E242 (dimethyl dicarbonate)

About the brand:

le Moderato is a line of de-alcoholised wines from the Gascogne (Gascony) region of France. (Southwest coastal region including Bordeaux.) You’ll see typical grapes from the region such as Tannat and Colombard featured in these unique blends. 

The brand was founded in 2020 by two friends with family ties to drinkmaking in the region. (Cognac, to be specific.) They initially explored low-alcohol wines before seeing the challenge and potential in going fully non-alcoholic. (Up to .5% ABV)

The wines are selected from various growers and vinifiers in the region, and are de-alcoholised using low-temperature vacuum distillation, which aims to preserve the more delicate aromas present in the wines. The wines are blended post-de-alcoholisation to allow them to better control the final flavour profile.

"Moderato is a French-born brand striving to reconcile the pleasure of wine and responsible drinking."