Catina Zaccagnini '0.0' Alcohol-Removed Red Wine Abruzzo Italy

Winemaker Notes: Vibrant red hue and enticing aromas of cherry, plum and red berries, accented by subtle spice notes. On the palate, it offers a smooth, fruity flavor with a touch of tannin, providing a satisfying wine experience without the alcohol. Ideal for those who are looking to unwind while still savoring the full-bodied pleasure of a premium red.

A first-class wine is fundamental in the process of making a first-class alcohol-removed wine. This alcohol-removed wine is produced through distillation in a vacuum evaporator, which extracts the alcohol by evaporation, followed by condensation. Distillation occurs in two steps: the initial step collects the aromas which are the first to evaporate. The technique of condensing the aromas allows preservation of the natural bouquet, so it can be returned intact to the alcohol-removed wine. The second step, evaporates the ethanol. At the end of the process, the aromas are returned to the alcohol-removed wine. The finished product, retains the same distinctive features and properties as the original wine, without alcohol.

The 500 acres of the estate of Ciccio Zaccagnini is located in Bolognano, alongside the Rome-Pescara highway, in theprovince of Pescara. It is situated approximately 30 milesfrom the coast and about 8 miles from the Maiella Mountainwhich rises 9,000 ft. The vineyards are located in the cru section called "Colle Morto di Bolognano". Marcello Zaccagnini, the dynamic director of the operation, together with his winemaker, Concezio Marulli, have been protagonists in renovating wine making in Abruzzo. Keeping an eye on tradition, each bottle in this line, wears a small piece of the "Tralcetto", or grape vine, around its neck; they also pay close attention to advancing technologies and modernization. Vines cultivated by Marcello Zaccagnini include Montepulciano and Trebbiano, both classic wines.