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The No & Low-Alcohol wine segment is maturing fast, evolving from being seen as a compromise to becoming a dynamic, innovative, and premium part of the global wine landscape. This round-table brings together key figures from the European Commission, winemaking, technology, and trade to explore how regulation, science, and craftsmanship are shaping the next chapter.

Topics include:

• Regulation & Labelling: The latest EU and UK definitions, the European Commission’s new proposal, and how terminology and additives influence labelling and consumer perception.
• Quality & Winemaking: Achieving balance, typicity, and consistency in No & Low wines through innovation, from dealcoholisation systems to yeast strain selection and clean-label formulation.
• Consumer Behavior: Evolving drinking occasions, the rise of moderation, and how No, Low, and Mid-Strength wines are reshaping shelves and on-trade lists worldwide.

Panelists:

• Alfonso Gutiérrez Teira – European Commission, DG AGRI
• Ray O’Connor MW – Master of Wine, producer of low-alcohol wines Cristian Nett – 5th Generation, Weingut Nett (Germany) – pioneers of 0% range
• Pedro García – Managing Director, Solos Technologies

Moderator:

• Irem Eren DipWSET – No & Low Alcohol Specialist & Consultant

Join us for a candid conversation about the balance between regulation and creativity, and how raising the bar on quality and transparency will define the future of No & Low-Alcohol wines.