Vallformosa, 0.0 White Alcohol-Free Sparkling, NV

'One-Liner'
Catalan fizz without the alcohol – juicy pear, apple and tropical fruit with soft bubbles and plenty of easy-going sparkle.

Tasting Note
Pale yellow and bright in the glass, with lively bubbles and an expressive nose of pear and fresh apple leading into riper notes of banana, pineapple and mango. The palate is smooth and gently rounded, with generous white and tropical fruit giving plenty of flavour despite the absence of alcohol. A fresh edge keeps the natural sweetness in check, while the carbonation brings lift and energy through the middle. There is a pleasing fullness to the texture rather than the thinness sometimes associated with alcohol-free wines. Fruity, refreshing and softly persistent on the finish, with tropical fruit lingering behind.

Country: Spain
Region: Catalunya
Sub-Region: Penedès
Grape(s): 40% Xarel·lo, 30% Macabeo, 30% Parellada
ABV: 0.0%
Friendly: Vegan, Vegetarian, Sustainable

Awards & Critics' Scores
Global Low & No Alcohol Wine Masters 2025 – Silver Medal
World Alcohol-Free Awards 2025 – Commended

The Story
Vallformosa has been rooted in Vilobí del Penedès since 1865, so it is fitting that its alcohol-free sparkling uses the three grapes most closely associated with the region’s traditional fizz – Xarel·lo, Macabeo and Parellada. Rather than skipping fermentation altogether, Vallformosa first makes a white wine and then removes the alcohol by vacuum distillation at a low temperature, a gentler process designed to preserve as much of the original aroma and flavour as possible. Rectified concentrated grape must is then used to restore balance before the wine is pasteurised, carbonated and bottled under pressure. It is a thoroughly modern addition to a producer with more than 150 years of sparkling-wine history – and one that reflects Vallformosa’s wider environmental focus, which saw it become Spain’s first B Corp-certified winery in 2024.

Perfect With... (click me for the recipe)
- Meat/fish: Prawn linguine with chilli and tomato
- Vegetarian: Manchego and quince tart
- Vegan: Roast cauliflower steaks with almond, lemon and parsley dressing