Champagne is popping, rosé is bubbling – yet the experience doesn’t go to your head. Non-alcoholic drinks are no longer just compromise solutions, but key players in a new, stylish era. Yet there are many misconceptions and urban legends surrounding them. Now we’re taking the wraps off them!

In recent years, non-alcoholic drinks have become increasingly popular: wines, sparkling wines, champagnes, aperitifs, spirits. Moreover, what used to be considered strange or a curiosity - toasting or partying without alcohol - is now a conscious choice, and not only by those who are forced to abstain from alcohol. Still, there are many misconceptions about 0.0% drinks in the public consciousness. Let's take a look at the most common ones.

Non-alcoholic wine is plain grape juice

This misconception is very widespread, but it is completely wrong. Alcohol-free wine is real wine, which is made in the traditional way, by grape fermentation – just like any other wine. Only then does the alcohol removal take place – for example, by vacuum distillation or reverse osmosis – while paying attention to preserving the original aromas, acids and texture of the wine as much as possible. This results in a drink that is unique not only in taste, but also in structure and quality. The result is a sophisticated, complex wine that goes far beyond simple grape juice – and can be a worthy alternative to any premium wine. We have already written more about this in our article: alcohol-free wine or grape juice .

Non-alcoholic versions are only for those who can't drink

It is a misconception that only mothers and drivers drink non-alcoholic wine or cocktails. The reality is that more and more people are choosing these drinks of their own free will, free from any kind of compulsion. For example, those who believe that the value and quality of a social event lies not in the amount of alcohol but in the sophistication of the flavors, in living the moment and in the uncompromising experience. For them, non-alcoholic drinks are not a panacea – but a very conscious and decisive decision.

A non-alcoholic drink cannot be premium quality

This view has also been overturned in recent years. The production of premium non-alcoholic beverages requires a serious technological and professional background. The key to quality lies in several factors: the use of excellent raw materials, carefully designed processes and, of course, gentle and modern de-alcoholization processes (such as vacuum distillation or reverse osmosis), which preserve the original aromatic character of the beverage . In addition, for example, in wines, the harmony of body, acidity, aroma profile and finish is also important - these are the elements that elevate a non-alcoholic wine to a truly premium experience. In the Sentovivo range, you will also find only beverages that compete with their classic counterparts in taste and appearance.

There is no real choice for 0.0% drinks

It may come as a surprise, but today the world of non-alcoholic drinks is extremely diverse and exciting - including elegant red, white and rosé wines, sparkling wines, champagnes, characterful, spicy aperitifs, and even complex, herbal-based spirits . The best drinks have a flavor that evokes the experience of classic wines, champagnes and cocktails - but without the alcohol. Moreover, today, not only is the range of online and offline stores increasingly extensive, but restaurants and bars are also offering more and more quality options to offer a suitable non-alcoholic alternative for every occasion and taste.

Non-alcoholic drinks are always sweet and boring, like baby champagne.

This is a common misconception that keeps many people from even trying these drinks. The reality is that today's premium non-alcoholic drinks are extremely diverse and sophisticated - from dry, characterful white wines to spicy aperitifs to full-bodied, barrel-aged red wines, they can satisfy every taste. Modern technology allows for the extraction of alcohol, while retaining almost all the flavors and aromas. So these drinks are not at all reminiscent of sweet sodas, but provide a real gastronomic experience - whether paired with food or consumed on their own.

This is not something to celebrate.

The essence of celebration is never the alcohol itself – it’s about stopping for a moment, toasting important events, experiencing the magic of the moment. An elegant non-alcoholic sparkling wine is perfect for celebrating in style and consciously – whether at a wedding, anniversary, New Year’s Eve party or just an intimate dinner. The same pop, the same sparkling drink, the same festive atmosphere, but without the hangover mornings or compromises. The real experience lies in the moment – ​​not in the alcohol content.

New era, new style - without alcohol

Non-alcoholic beverages are opening up a new dimension in drinking. Awareness is now a trend – and it doesn't mean compromise, but quality and choice. Try it and discover for yourself what a well-made, premium non-alcoholic beverage can offer!