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Canberra winery Altina adds red to alcohol-free lineup

(Source: Altina Instagram)

Winemaker Altina is adding Sansgria – a new red wine – to its existing non-alcoholic range. 

Featuring botanicals and Australian ingredients such as riberry, sweet orange, cayenne pepper and green apple, the taste is described by the winery as “complex and refreshing, with a hint of spice and vanilla”. No sugar is added. 

According to Altina, its formulation and process are monitored by co-founder Dr Christina DeLay, who has qualifications in chemical biotechnology and botany. She also created new winemaking methods that do not need sugar or create alcohol. 

“My background as a scientist has allowed me to understand how different flavours interact biologically with taste receptors,” said Dr DeLay. 

“I have used these learnings to create the unique Altina taste profile. The ingredients I have chosen gently layer on top of each other while developing in complexity as you sip. Our carefully selected botanicals are cold-steeped for a minimum of 36 hours to capture all the wonderful smells and flavours. We then triple-filter out any impurities to maximise taste and visual clarity. This gives Altina a broader palate of ingredients to blend than our competitors.”

Altina has also redesigned its packaging, which features a sensorial monogram representing the botanicals used to make the Altina alcohol-free wine collection. 

“The new design is minimalist and contemporary, targeting female drinkers who want to drink a bit less,” Dr DeLay added.

The Altina range can be purchased at selected Dan Murphy stores, BWS and independent retailers as well as online. 

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