Frequently asked questions

What does 'non-alcoholic wine' actually mean?

Alcohol-free wine is made like normal wine, then most of the alcohol is removed. In much of Europe, anything up to 0.5% ABV can be called alcohol-free, and some wines are fully 0.0%. Every wine on NeoVina shows its exact ABV.

Is 0.5% the same as 0.0%?

No. 0.0% wines contain effectively no alcohol. Wines up to 0.5% contain a trace, less than you'd find in a ripe banana or a glass of orange juice. Both are legally alcohol-free in most of Europe, but we label the exact figure so you can choose.

Does alcohol-free wine taste like the real thing?

The best ones come close. Modern de-alcoholisation preserves much of the aroma and structure of the original wine. Quality still varies a lot by producer, which is why we review wines individually rather than assume they're all good.

How is alcohol-free wine made?

It starts as ordinary fermented wine. The alcohol is then removed, usually by vacuum distillation or reverse osmosis, at low temperatures to protect the flavour. Aroma and body are often added back to rebuild what removal strips away.

What is NeoVina?

NeoVina is a directory of alcohol-free wine. We catalogue wines, producers, and retailers across Europe, add sommelier reviews, and show where each wine is sold and for how much, so you can discover and buy with confidence.

How do your reviews and rankings work?

Our wines are reviewed by sommeliers on aroma, taste, balance, and finish, then given a letter grade. Ranked lists combine those reviews with how widely a wine is available. Reviews are updated as new wines are assessed.

Where can I buy the wines listed here?

Each wine links to retailers that stock it, with current prices where we have them. Availability changes often, so we only show shops confirmed to carry a wine, and we check prices regularly.

I'm a producer or retailer. Can I be listed?

Yes. Producers and shops can be added to the directory. Use the 'List your wines' or 'List your shop' links in the footer to get in touch, and we'll take it from there.