Cognato — Fairtrade Alcohol-Free Wine from South Africa
South Africa · Western Cape
Cognato
Elegant alcohol-free wine from South Africa — Fairtrade-certified.
The House
Alcohol-free wine from South Africa
Cognato — the name means “closely related”.
In 2018 cousins David Sommestad and Adam Malmnäs created Cognato, aiming to craft an elegant, delicious alcohol-free wine — from South Africa.
The grapes are picked fully ripe and fermented at controlled temperatures; working with Fairtrade-certified growers, the alcohol is gently removed by vacuum spinning cone, preserving aroma, flavour and structure.
History
Founded by two cousins
The name “Cognato” means “closely related” — fitting for a brand two cousins founded together in 2018. Their goal: alcohol-free wine that shows the elegance and finesse of real wine.
The People
David Sommestad & Adam Malmnäs
Two cousins with a shared idea — elegant alcohol-free wine, produced fairly and sustainably. From that kinship came the name Cognato.
Elegant wine — fair and entirely without alcohol.
Terroir
Western Cape — South Africa’s wine country
Cognato comes from South Africa’s Western Cape, the home of Chenin Blanc. A sun-rich climate and cool Atlantic breezes yield fresh, expressive wines — grown fairly.
The Craft
How Cognato is made
It starts with a complete South African wine.
Fully ripe grapes
Carefully picked grapes from Fairtrade growers, controlled fermentation.
Vacuum spinning cone
The alcohol is gently removed — aroma and structure remain.
Fair & low sugar
Fairtrade-certified and low in sugar — mindful enjoyment.
At the Table
How to serve it
The Chenin Blanc suits fish, salads and poultry; the Cabernet Sauvignon grilled dishes and cheese; the Sparkling is a fresh aperitif.
Conscience
Fairtrade & low sugar
Cognato works with Fairtrade-certified growers and stands for ethical, sustainable farming — and the wines are low in sugar, too.
The Collection
Cognato at alcfree.ch
See all Cognato wines at alcfree.ch