Franc Lizêr Merlot 0.0% is a non-alcoholic red wine from Friuli, developed by the innovative Lea Winery. This wine combines classic Italian Merlot aromas with modern dealcoholization techniques, offering a worthy alternative for lovers of characterful, alcohol-free red wine. Franc Lizêr literally means "free" and "light" in Friulian – precisely what this wine embodies.
The wine is produced on the Lea Winery estate in Friuli Venezia Giulia, in northeastern Italy. They have 104 hectares of vineyards, 17 of which have been certified organic since the 2022 harvest. The rest is in transition. All grapes for Franc Lizêr are grown and processed in-house, giving them complete control over the quality of the final product.
After manual harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and fermented in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature. The alcohol is then removed using a patented membrane technique that doesn't involve heating. This optimally preserves color, structure, and aromas. The result is a wine that retains its original character but is completely alcohol-free.
100% Merlot.
