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Will non-alcoholic wine save the winemakers?
Will non-alcoholic wine save the winemakers?
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Will non-alcoholic wine save the winemakers?

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Wine consumption in Europe has been declining for years, posing a serious threat to European wine regions. Winemakers in Spain and Germany are now looking for a way out of the crisis through non-alcoholic wine. More people are choosing a healthier lifestyle, causing alcohol consumption in Europe to drop by more than twenty percent over the past twenty years. This trend is also hitting the wine sector. Experts warn that nearly a third of German vineyards are at risk of disappearing in the coming years, particularly the labor-intensive steep slopes, which produce wines with character, shape the landscape, and attract tourists. Jürgen and Luca Dahms share a love for wine but have very different views on the future of the industry. Father Jürgen is a winemaker committed to classic traditions, while his son Luca, who works in the insurance sector, found unexpected success selling non-alcoholic wine. Both believe that removing alcohol from wine could be a way to save endangered vineyards. In Spain, winemaker Iván Alonso Gil is also attempting a striking experiment. In the historic Toro wine region, he produces powerful red wines from centuries-old vines. But can they retain their character without alcohol? A few bottles of his wine are being dealcoholized in Germany using a specialized process that preserves the aromas. The big question is whether Iván will still recognize his own wine afterward and if this could be the future of viticulture.

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Will non-alcoholic wine save the winemakers?

Will non-alcoholic wine save the winemakers?

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Lina3 days ago

Heel herkenbaar, zat mee te knikken.

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Boris8 days ago

Gewoon prachtig, meer woorden heb ik niet.

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Roos13 days ago

Kon het niet pauzeren, wilde weten hoe het afloopt.

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Ruben18 days ago

Had niet verwacht dat dit zo zou grijpen.

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Iris23 days ago

Wat een verhaal, kippenvelmomenten.

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Tijmen28 days ago

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