COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Moscatel Galego Branco
PRODUCER
José Maria da Fonseca
REGION
Península de Setúbal
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
O%riginal Branco is a pioneering de-alcoholized wine from the historic Portuguese producer José Maria da Fonseca, who created the country's first alcohol-free wine in 2009. Crafted in the Península de Setúbal, this innovative beverage is designed for those seeking the experience of a premium wine without the alcohol. Although sometimes mislabeled by retailers as Sauvignon Blanc, it is actually made from the highly aromatic Moscatel Galego Branco grape, offering a vibrant and refreshing profile.
ALCOHOL
0.5%
AVG. PRICE
€8
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
5-7°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
José Maria da Fonseca was a pioneer in Portugal, launching the country's very first de-alcoholized wine back in 2009.
Fact 02
The name 'O%riginal' is a clever play on words, combining a true 'original' wine experience with '0%' alcohol.
Fact 03
Retailers frequently mislabel this wine as Sauvignon Blanc, but it is actually crafted from 100% Moscatel Galego Branco.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested during the cooler hours of the day to preserve their delicate aromatic precursors. Following a traditional low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks to retain fresh fruit characteristics, the wine undergoes a gentle physical de-alcoholization process. Using a state-of-the-art Spinning Cone Column under vacuum, the alcohol is carefully removed at low temperatures, preserving the natural volatile aromas and structure of the Moscatel Galego Branco grape.
