0.0% vs Low-Alcohol vs Dealcoholized Wine: What’s the Difference?
The non-alcoholic wine category is growing at an extraordinary pace, but with growth comes confusion. Many consumers encounter terms such as 0.0%, low-alcohol, and dealcoholized on labels without a clear understanding of what they mean.
At Dis&Dis, we believe that clarity is part of sophistication. Choosing a wine should be a pleasure, not a puzzle. This guide sets out the distinctions between these categories and explains why we focus on true 0.0% and premium dealcoholized wines in our collection.
0.0% Alcohol-Free Wine
When a wine is labelled 0.0%, it contains no detectable alcohol. In the EU, this typically means less than or equal to 0.05% ABV, a trace amount so low it is rounded down to 0.0%. These wines are safe for everyone, including pregnant women, drivers, and anyone wishing to avoid alcohol entirely.
Production can take two forms:
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Preventing fermentation so that alcohol never develops.
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Allowing fermentation, then gently removing the alcohol to zero using advanced techniques.
0.0% wines are inclusive, refreshing, and increasingly refined. They represent the future of celebratory wine.
Dis&Dis examples: Le Petit Béret Prestige Rosé, Zero Vegan Alcohol Free Wine
Dealcoholized Wine
Dealcoholized wines begin their life as traditional wines: grapes are harvested, fermented, and transformed into wine with alcohol. Only then is the alcohol carefully removed, either entirely or down to ≤0.5% ABV, depending on the producer and local regulations.
This process can be achieved through methods such as vacuum distillation, spinning cone technology, or reverse osmosis. Because the wine undergoes full vinification, dealcoholized wines often retain greater body, aroma, and complexity. They are, for many, the closest sensory experience to conventional wine.
Dis&Dis examples: Moderato Cuvée Originale Le Rosé, Cypher Rosé 0%, Oh My Baie Le Rosé.
Low-Alcohol Wine
Low-alcohol wines sit in a different category altogether. By EU definition, these contain between 0.5% and 1.2% ABV. They are lighter than traditional wine but are not alcohol-free.
For those seeking to reduce alcohol intake, they can be a halfway step. But they are not suitable for pregnancy, driving, or anyone wishing to avoid alcohol completely.
At Dis&Dis, our focus is on 0.0% and dealcoholized wines precisely because they are inclusive. They allow everyone to share the same glass, without hesitation.
Comparison at a Glance
| Category | Legal ABV | Safe for Pregnancy | Taste Profile | Examples from Dis&Dis |
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| 0.0% Wine | ≤0.03% (rounded to 0.0%) | Yes | Fresh, fruit-driven, inclusive | Moderato, Cypher, Oh My Baie |
| Dealcoholized | 0.0–0.5% | Yes if 0.0%, check label | Closest to traditional wine | Le Petit Béret, Nooh |
| Low-Alcohol Wine | 0.5–1.2% | No | Lighter than wine, but not zero | Not part of Dis&Dis focus |
The Dis&Dis Perspective
For us, non-alcoholic wine is not a compromise. It is an evolution: wine made for modern lifestyles, for inclusivity, for health and for pleasure. That is why our portfolio champions 0.0% and premium dealcoholized wines. They deliver authenticity in flavour, elegance in presentation, and peace of mind in every pour.
Choosing the right style depends on what matters to you. If your priority is absolute certainty, opt for 0.0%. If you seek the closest resemblance to traditional wine, dealcoholized bottles may be your preference. And if you are merely reducing rather than avoiding alcohol, low-alcohol wines remain an option outside our specialist curation.
At Dis&Dis, we ensure that whichever bottle you choose, it is one you can trust to be sophisticated, enjoyable, and entirely aligned with the way you want to live.
Explore the Dis&Dis Alcohol-Free Collection and discover your perfect expression of modern wine.
