About Moderato Cuvée Révolutionnaire

Moderato Cuvée Révolutionnaire, a product of the French brand Moderato, was established in 2020 by co-founders Sébastien and Fabien. The brand focuses on creating wines that retain the character of traditional wines while significantly reducing the alcohol content. The company operates out of South-West France, working closely with local winegrowers in regions such as Gascogne and Bordeaux to produce their unique offerings.

The Cuvée Révolutionnaire is Moderato’s signature cuvée, featuring a blend of Merlot and Tannat grapes. The winemaking process emphasizes the importance of selecting grape varieties and terroirs that maintain their character even after alcohol reduction. Moderato employs a gentle vacuum distillation method to remove alcohol, allowing the wine to retain its aromas and structure, which they refer to as removing the alcohol without losing the soul of the wine.

This specific cuvée contains 96% dealcoholized wine and 4% rectified concentrated grape must, with an ABV of less than 0.5%. Moderato describes the Cuvée Révolutionnaire as offering the classic velvety smoothness of Merlot combined with the structure of Tannat, resulting in a balanced and finely tannic red wine. It is recommended to be served at 18 °C in a tulip-shaped red wine glass alongside dishes like spiced grilled poultry or pressed-curd cheeses.

Moderato has received recognition for its cuvées at various competitions, including the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles and the International Wine & Spirit Competition. The Cuvée Révolutionnaire has also been acknowledged by The Drinks Business, which noted its impressive qualities among dealcoholized wines. This product is available for purchase directly from the Moderato website and through various UK retailers, indicating a growing interest in alcohol-reduced wines.