Ask any producer: red wine is the hardest discipline. Alcohol gives red wine body, warmth and roundness — without it, tannins can quickly feel harsh and the wine thin. That is why the difference between mediocre and excellent alcohol-free red wine is greater than with white or sparkling. The good news: a handful of producers have mastered it. Here are the red wines we recommend most often.
What makes a good alcohol-free red wine?
A good base wine. The best producers start with a complete wine — often aged for months, sometimes in oak — and only then remove the alcohol. Gentle dealcoholisation. Vacuum distillation at low temperature with aroma recovery preserves far more of the wine than older methods. More on this in our article on how wine is dealcoholised. The right grape. Varieties with plenty of structure, such as Tempranillo, Syrah or Merlot, hold up best without alcohol.
Top class: our four favourites
Paragraph Tempranillo · CHF 28.00
Named Best Non-Alcoholic Wine at the Rolling Stone Spirit Awards 2026. Tempranillo from vineyards above 700 m: dark fruit, toasted oak, fine polished tannins.
Oddbird GSM · CHF 19.90
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan from Saint-Chinian, aged twelve months: red berries, blackberries, spice and soft tannins.
Kolonne Null Rouge Tempranillo · CHF 17.90
Tempranillo and Syrah from the high plateau near Toledo: plum, black cherry, a hint of pepper and subtle barrique.
Thomson & Scott Noughty Dealcoholized Syrah Red Wine · CHF 18.90
100% Syrah from dry-farmed vineyards in Darling, South Africa: ripe red fruit, black pepper and French oak tannins.
Elegant and lighter
Divin Pinot Noir · CHF 11.90
Gold medal at the World Alcohol-Free Awards 2025: Loire Pinot Noir with redcurrant, strawberry and cherry. Lovely with grilled salmon.
Giesen 0% Merlot · CHF 11.90
From New Zealand: blackberries, wild herbs and plums, with a fine, powdery tannin finish.
Great value under CHF 15
Cognato Cabernet Sauvignon · CHF 14.90
Hand-picked grapes from South Africa's Coastal Region, Fairtrade-certified: ripe berries and subtle oak.
Lautus Savvy Red · CHF 13.90
A rich, supple blend of Shiraz, Pinotage, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Western Cape.
Carl Jung Merlot · CHF 9.90
Vegan classic from the inventor of alcohol-free wine: blackberry, fine tannins, typical Merlot bouquet.
Lussory Premium Red Tempranillo · CHF 9.90
Tempranillo from La Mancha with dark fruit, 0.0% and Halal-certified — only 15 kcal per 100 ml.
Serving tips: give it air
Serve alcohol-free red wine at 14–16 °C, slightly cooler than you might be used to — that keeps it fresh. Structured wines like the Paragraph Tempranillo benefit from 30–60 minutes in a decanter or a large glass. Good pairings: grilled meat, hearty stews, mature cheese, mushroom dishes. Once opened, close the bottle tightly, store it in the fridge and enjoy it within two to three days.
Taste instead of guessing
Red Wine 6-Bottle Pack · CHF 107.60
Two bottles each of Paragraph Tempranillo, Oddbird GSM and Giesen 0% Merlot — three styles, one box, cheaper than individually.
Frequently asked questions
Does alcohol-free red wine taste like real wine?
Good ones are made from real wine and keep its aromas and structure. They are lighter on the palate — but dry, fruity and with tannin.
Why does alcohol-free wine sometimes cost more than wine with alcohol?
Because it is first made as a complete wine and then goes through an additional, technically demanding step: dealcoholisation.
Which red wine should I start with?
If you like full-bodied wines, try the Paragraph Tempranillo or Oddbird GSM. If you prefer lighter reds, the Divin Pinot Noir. Or compare three styles with the 6-bottle pack.
All our red wines are in the alcohol-free red wine collection — fast delivery across Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Prices as of November 2026.
