Red cherry and soft strawberry with earthy undertones from skin fermentation and barrique aging. Light-bodied, dry, with real structure — not the flat red juice that plagues AF reds.
Region: Rheingau, Germany
Grapes: Pinot Noir (skin-fermented, barrique-aged, then dealcoholized)
Sweetness: 2 – Dry
Body: Light
Key ingredients: Dealcoholized Pinot Noir wine (Rheingau, Germany — skin-fermented, barrique-aged), grape must, natural flavors. Contains sulfites.
Good to know: <0.5% ABV. Made by Weingut Leitz in Germany's Rheingau region under the direction of Johannes Leitz — one of Germany's finest producers. Wines are fermented full-strength from Rheingau grapes, then dealcoholized. Contains sulfites.
How to enjoy: Serve slightly below room temperature in a red wine glass. Pairs with duck, mushroom dishes, roast chicken, or cheese.
Swizzle's Take: The skin fermentation + barrique aging is the move — most AF Pinots are thin; Leitz's has actual structure and a finish.
