Zeronimo Century Blend Nr. 1

A truly extraordinary alcohol-free red from Mittelburgenland, crafted from Blaufränkisch, Merlot, and Pinot Noir grown on over 70-year-old vines on the Neckenmarkter Hochberg. Aged for 24 months in French oak followed by 18 years of bottle ageing, this is the world’s first 20-year-aged, dealcoholized red wine—produced in a strictly limited release of just 2,500 bottles. This wine exists because its makers dared to challenge convention.

Created by Austrian winemaking duo Patrick and Katja, Century Blend Nr.1 is a bold, courageous statement from winemakers willing to take risks in one of the most tradition-bound wine cultures in the world. Choosing to invest two decades of time, resources, and belief into a wine that would ultimately become alcohol-free is an act of rare confidence and vision.

Why it matters: By allowing the wine to fully mature before gently removing the alcohol, Patrick and Katja demonstrate that complexity, tertiary development, and emotional depth are not defined by alcohol, but by terroir, patience, and craftsmanship. Century Blend Nr.1 challenges one of wine’s longest-held assumptions—and in doing so, marks a genuine milestone in the evolution of alcohol-free wine.

Deeply expressive and captivating, the nose reveals cassis, eucalyptus, forest floor, caramelised mushrooms, and nougat. On the palate, it is ethereal yet complex—beautifully evolved, harmonious, and layered with secondary and tertiary aromas rarely encountered in alcohol-free wine. A monumental drinking experience that proves one powerful truth: innovation requires bravery—and time.

Food pairing: Heavenly with ragouts, braised meats, and slow-cooked vegetable dishes.
Serve: 14–16 °C | Burgundy glass