Giesen 0% – New Zealand Merlot is an alcohol-removed wine that everyone can enjoy, no matter the occasion.
Made from our premium, full-strength New Zealand wine, Giesen 0% keeps all the best qualities of Giesen Estate Merlot. It’s aromatically expressive, with the varietal characteristics you know and love… only with the alcohol gently removed.
Winemaking
We start by creating premium, full-strength New Zealand red wine. Then, we use innovative spinning cone technology to gently distill the wine into three layers: aroma, alcohol and the body of the wine. We collect the delicate aroma and recombine it with the body of the wine, adding just a touch of premium grape juice to produce our final blend: a refreshing, delicious 0% red wine with low calories.
Nose
Expect delicate aromas of crushed blackberry and wild herbs in this alcohol-removed Merlot.
Palate
Crushed red berries and plum offset by toasted oak on the palate combine to give a light and refreshing option with classic structure and fine, powdery tannins on the finish.
Food Pairing
It’s the structure and fine tannin in this wine that makes it a great choice with food – try it with red meats or tapas. Or because of the wonderful lightness, it’s a refreshing wine choice for sunny afternoons.