FRE Alcohol-Removed Wine FAQ
-
FRE is a premium alcohol-removed wine brand, crafted to deliver the elegance and flavor of traditional wine, without the alcohol.
-
FRE is crafted with quality grapes, fermented as traditional wine, then gently dealcoholized (with spinning cone and vacuum distillation) to remove alcohol while preserving aroma, acidity and structure.
-
Alcohol-removed means FRE starts as a fully fermented wine and then undergoes a process to reduce the alcohol to very low levels (typically under 0.5% ABV) so you enjoy wine‐like complexity without the effects of alcohol.
-
Our methods include vacuum distillation and spinning-cone columns. These techniques aim to remove ethanol while preserving flavor, aroma and body.
-
“Dealcoholized” or “alcohol-removed” wine refers to a product that began as a regular fermented wine and then had alcohol removed. “Non-alcoholic” is a broader term and may include products that never underwent full wine fermentation or may have a water base.
-
FRE allows you to enjoy the ritual, taste and pairing possibilities of wine, while supporting moderation, wellness, sober-curious lifestyles or simply choosing to skip the alcohol.
-
Yes, ABV (alcohol by volume) indicates how much alcohol remains. For those avoiding alcohol entirely, look for 0.0% ABV. For most non-alcoholic wines, up to 0.5% ABV is common.
-
Absolutely, it is a key component of the mindful drinking trend, offering a sophisticated way to enjoy social rituals, celebration and flavor without alcohol.
-
Yes, we aim to preserve the body, balance, flavor and finish of wine. While some nuance of alcohol “weight” may be reduced, many consumers say it’s remarkably similar in experience.
-
Yes, because the alcohol (which carries calories) is removed, FRE has half the number of calories when compared to standard wine, making it a favorable option for wellness-conscious consumers.
-
Yes, FRE is vegan and gluten-free.
-
Absolutely. FRE is designed for food-pairing: think cheeses, light pastas, bridging into celebratory moments, brunches, evenings in, the full wine ritual but without the alcohol.
-
FRE is available online via our website and via select retail partners. Shipping and availability may vary by region, please check local listings or our store-locator for current availability. We are also in select locations internationally!
-
Store FRE like regular wine: cool, dark, upright if possible. Serve chilled (for whites/rosé/sparkling) or slightly chilled (for reds), enjoy within 1–2 days after opening, and consume fresh for best flavor.
-
Often yes, the cost of specialized processing (dealcoholization), careful flavor retention and smaller production volumes may make premium non-alcoholic wines more expensive than mass-market regular wines.
-
The non & low-alcohol wine category is growing rapidly as consumers increasingly adopt sober-curious, health-focused or moderation-oriented lifestyles.
