Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Company GRØN

An almost perfect lower alcohol alternative to Champagne

4.5/5
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ABV:

5%

Typical Price:

£17.00

Review

This is another marvel from the Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Co – a lower alcohol sparkling wine (5% ABV) that is both dry and delicious.  This one, the GRØN, is an almost perfect lower alcohol alternative to Champagne – crisp, bubbly and delicately flavoured.

Its secret is not to be a dealcoholised a wine at all. It s base is a good Riesling wine but to this is added teas which brings in the dry notes and hints of tannins which are matched with lemon juice and lemongrass.  The result is perfectly balanced, opening with apricots and apple, followed by herbal notes of ginger and pine and closing on a long mineral finish of light tannins and almost beer like hoppyness.

I tried it with a group of friends who were uniformly enthusiastic.  For my own part, I found the RØD even more exciting, with its slightly lower sugar content and use of black and Earl Grey teas to increase the tannins and exotic flavours.  You’d be well advised to try both, if you can afford them.  For the only downside of these two drinks is their price; at around £17 per bottle for many they’re likely to remain an occasional treat.

Makers Notes

Sparkling Tea GRØN has clear aromas of lemongrass and citrus. The fresh characteristics are also significant in the taste, where they are joined by notes of green apples and a hint of ginger. This creates a mineral and crisp experience, which ends in a balanced bittersweet finish. The colour is light with green nuances. GRØN is great as a fresh aperitif. Alternatively, pair it with dishes from the Asian cuisine, such as Thai food or sushi, or with more fresh desserts.

Tasting Notes

  • Nose: Herbal
  • Colour: Golden muscat
  • Taste: Apple, peach and apricot with notes of ginger and lemon
  • Finish: Long and mineral
  • Style: Light and dry
  • Fizz: Refreshingly sparkling

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Other Drinkers' Ratings

Type
Fizz
ABV achieved by
Natural
Origin
Denmark
Producer
Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Company
Bottle size (ml)
750
Vegan
Yes
Organic
Yes
Calories Kcal/100ml
46
Fizz
Yes
Colour
Golden
Principal ingredients
Tea, white wine, cane sugar, hibiscus, lemon juice
Fermented
Yes
Sugars
Yes
Shelf Life
About 24 months
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