Savvy red (dealcoholized)

Lautus red

Savvy red (dealcoholized)

Country South Africa
Province Western Cape
Producer Lautus
Size

250ml can, 750mL
Style Red
Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Shiraz, Tempranillo
Other Features De-alcoholized, Vegan

45% Shiraz, 35% Pinotage, 12% Tempranillo and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon from the cool coastal region. A percentage of the grapes are picked earlier to retain acidity whilst the balance is picked at optimal ripeness.

Gentle winemaking practices are followed to minimise the extraction of harsh tannin. Fermentation takes place in upright fermenters with one to two pump overs per day, at 26-28°C (79-84°F). The wine is aged in older oak for 9 to 12 months prior to racking and dealcoholization. The alcohol is removed via spinning cone technology at low temperatures under vacuum in two passes. In the first pass, the phenols are removed and set aside; subsequently, the alcohol is removed and the phenols are added back in. Note: the wine is under 0.05% ABV, but not 0.00%.

A rich, round red showcasing pure red and black berry flavors, with just a touch of oak. The elegant palate is underpinned by fine tannin and juicy yet subtle fruit.

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About the Producer

As a winegrower, Reg Holder never considered non-alcoholic wines... until his wife became pregnant. Wine had always been a special moment of connection the couple shared at dinner. Not wanting to lose that spark, Reg launched in 2017 the first de-alcoholized wine in South Africa for his wife. He named the brand Lautus, which means pure, elegant, and sumptuous in Latin. Two kids later, Lautus has made a splash in South Africa and is finally arriving on American shores.

Reg sources from aromatic vineyard sites, picking some grapes early to retain acidity, and others at optimal phenolic maturity for richness and texture. The alcohol is removed via spinning cone technology at low temperatures under vacuum in two passes. In the first pass, the phenols are removed and set aside; subsequently, the alcohol is removed and the phenols are added back in.

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