Industry leaders discuss how innovation, advanced dealcoholisation technology and premium winemaking are shaping the future of alcohol-free wine.
Valencia, Spain, July 28, 2026 - The conversation around No & Low wine has changed.
For years, the focus was on consumer moderation trends and the technical challenge of removing alcohol. Today, the discussion has moved beyond whether alcohol-free wine is possible to a more important question: how can producers create premium alcohol-free wines that deliver the quality, authenticity and enjoyment consumers expect from traditional wine?
That question was at the heart of a recent webinar hosted by the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) in partnership with Solos Technology, a leader in advanced wine dealcoholisation technology. Moderated by IWSC judge Iren Erem, the discussion brought together Christian Nett (Weingut Bergdolt-Reif & Nett), Katja Bernegger (Zeronimo), Rachel Martin (Oceano Wines) and Claudia Geyer, Co-founder and CTO of Solos Technology. Together, they explored how the category is evolving, from winemaking and dealcoholisation technology to consumer expectations, education and future market opportunities.
Although each speaker approached the topic from a different perspective, they shared a common ambition: raising the standard of premium alcohol-free wine.
The webinar explores one of the biggest developments shaping the wine industry today: how exceptional winemaking and advanced dealcoholisation technology work together to create premium No & Low wines.
The panel discusses why quality begins in the vineyard, but also why preserving aroma, varietal character and wine identity depends on using technology designed specifically for premium wine. Rather than replacing craftsmanship, modern wine dealcoholisation technology is helping producers protect the qualities that make each wine unique while opening new opportunities for innovation and consumer choice.
The discussion also examines how changing consumer expectations are driving higher standards across the category and why more wineries are exploring alcohol-free wine as part of their long-term portfolio strategy.
Beyond production, the webinar looks at the broader evolution of the No & Low wine category.
Topics include consumer education, international recognition through competitions such as the IWSC, collaboration between producers and technology providers, and the growing role of premium alcohol-free wine within the global wine industry.
Whether you're a producer exploring wine dealcoholisation, a winemaker interested in premium alcohol-free wine production, or a wine professional following developments in the No & Low sector, the discussion offers valuable perspectives on where the category is heading and the innovations shaping its future.
No article can capture the depth of the discussion.
Watch the full webinar below to hear directly from Christian Nett, Katja Bernegger, Rachel Martin, Claudia Geyer and moderator Iren Erem as they share their experiences and discuss the future of premium alcohol-free wine, advanced dealcoholisation technology and the continued evolution of the No & Low wine category.
