SINGLE-VARIETY GRAPE JUICE
Flein is an elegant aperitif or food companion, a special alc-free alternative to a glass of wine.
The grapes for Flein [pronounced ‘fline’] are grown in steep-sloped vineyards and are cultivated and harvested by hand, especially for the production of our juices.
Gently pressed like champagne and pasteurised using the latest technology, Flein enables variety-typical aromas. Flein comes with a surprising freshness, elegance, and lively acidity.
To be enjoyed pure and chilled in a big wine glass!
Single-variety grape juices
Flein is refined from best grapes of three winegrowers from the Alpine region, all of them long-time friends. Each winery produces the high-quality juice in its own cellar and only region-typical grape varieties are used. They are bound by jointly defined quality principles, laid down in a charter: the juices from different grape varieties and origins open up new dimensions of taste.
Schmidt am Bodensee
Lake Constance / Germany
From their winery, the Schmidt family overlooks the gentle slopes of their vineyards and Lake Constance all the way to the Alps. On the terrace of their wine bar "Pinot" guests can enjoy two delicious juices.
Juice from
Bacchus
sold out
Light yellow in the glass. Floral nutmeg notes and nuances of caraway and currants. Full-bodied yet delicate with balanced melting of acidity and juicy fruit.
Sparkling
Flein Fizz
2023
Beguiling nose of white lime blossom and elderberry. Fresh and lively on the palate, with a fine fruity finish and a desire for more.
Gross & Gross
Südsteiermark / Austria
Gross & Gross - these are two sisters, two brothers, two married couples sharing a common cause. The non-alcoholic part of their product range consists of three fine, single-variety juices and two Flein Fizz.
Juice from
Gelber Muskateller
2024
Already the nose is wonderfully lively and animating of typical notes of nutmeg, sage and orange blossom. The intense flavour continues on the palate, reminiscent of dried flowers and alpine herbs. It has a juicy, aromatic flavour of kumquats and surprises with a delicate saltiness.
Juice from
Sauvignon Blanc
2024
Reminiscent of mint, wild thyme and lemon balm. Fresh and crisp like a Granny Smith apple and young peas. Very finely structured with hints of pear. On the palate, the delicate fruit sweetness combines with the acidity and has an enormously mouth-watering effect. Pure drinking flow!
Juice from
Zweigelt
2024
Yes, this can only be a Zweigelt: Raspberry, cherry blossom and pomegranate on the nose. It is fresh and crisp on the palate, gracefully going into its finish. Candied rose petals and rosehip remain, which make you want to repeat the pleasant interplay of fruit and acidity again.
Sparkling
Flein Fizz Rosè
2024
Rosy pink fruit basket with ripe cherries, strawberries and pink grapefruit. Tastes like it smells. Rhubarb, redcurrant and red apple join in with a juicy and playful flavour. The lively perlage brings fun into the glass and creates an incredibly fresh drinking experience.
Sparkling
Flein Fizz
2024
Aromas of apple blossom, elderberry and citrus fruit literally shine from the glass. The tingling feels animating and together with an acid-fruity interplay of lychee and peach, creates an incredibly charming Mousseux.
A glass of Flein …
100 % single-variety, handpicked
natural, no artificial additives
0 % alcohol
The aromas of Flein are enjoyed at their best when served chilled in a wine glass.
Discovering the typical taste of a grape variety in the juice is a very special experience.
The producers: Flein is made by friends
Gross & Gross from Südsteiermark presented their first Flein in 2018 as a fine, non-alcoholic alternative to a glass of wine. Other winegrowers have meanwhile joined them, all friends from their student days in Vienna. In 2020, Harald Cronst entered the circle with his Flein from Alto Adige's Cantina Kurtatsch. Sebastian Schmidt from Schmidt am Bodensee followed with the 2021 vintage.
Gross & Gross
Südsteiermark
Gross & Gross, that are two sisters. Two brothers. And two married couples. Put simply: a large family. In addition to sharing the name, Johannes, Martina, Maria and Michael share the work in the vineyard and the joy of trying something new. This includes the non-alcoholic alternative Flein.
Cantina Kurtatsch
Alto Adige
The esteem for terroir, sustainability and a down-to-earth family atmosphere – these are the values that drive a young and dynamic team in the south of Alto Adige. Under their ambition top-quality, carefully handcrafted wines and juices are created, reflecting the unique character of their individual sites.
Weingut Schmidt
am Bodensee
Weingut Schmidt am Bodensee stands for refined, precise and balanced winemaking. Pivotal to success are the quality of the grapes and the uniqueness of their vineyards. The family run business stands for sensitive vinification, hospitality and pleasure as contributors fo an enhanced quality of life.
Flein Charter
Common rules are essential. In all friendships.
The Flein Charter contains our principles, which we have worked out together - with the aim of preserving the flavors of the berries in a juice.
Region-typical
grape varieties
Producers only select varieties typical of their region to produce their regional Flein.
Cultivation based on
organic principles
We cultivate our vineyards with products that meet the high standards of organic farming. This is guaranteed by organic certifications and analyses by independent agencies.
Dedicated
vineyards
The grapes for Flein grow in vineyards that have been exclusively selected for juice production only.
A natural product
Flein is all natural, with no artificial additives. This is guaranteed and verified through residue analyses.
Hand-picked
Only hand-picked grapes are used for Flein juices.
Maximum
grape quality
We rely on quality-enhancing methods such as reducing yields and careful cultivation of the vines with a lot of handwork.
Grapes pressed the same
way as for Champagne
At a press yield of 55 per cent, only the best part of the berries is refined into the Flein range. Bitter substances and unripe nuances do not make it into the bottle.
Gently
pasteurised
To preserve the flavours typical of each variety, we rely on a new pasteurisation process at lower temperatures. The cold grape juice is bottled, then briefly heated and quickly cooled again.
Towards a more
organic farming
We support grape suppliers in their conversion to organic viticulture. This is our way of contributing to a more sustainable agriculture.
Sugar and acidity
balance
Choosing both the right vineyard plot as well as ideal harvest time is crucial to preserving freshness, elegance and a vibrant acidity in the juice.
Flein Fizz
The sparkling version of Flein may also come as a blend of region-typical grape varieties. To achieve an elegant ‘fizz’, carbonic acid may be used as the only permitted additive.
Last but not least:
Flein is
non-alcoholic
Flein: a fine alternative to wine
On the lookout for an non-alcoholic alternative to the much-loved glass of wine I kept asking myself: Is it possible to produce grape juice with the same passion dedicated to wine? Can varietal flavours be preserved in a juice?
This is what Veronika Mitteregger wanted to explore. Coming from a dynasty of winemakers, she first got her family on board. Later, former fellow students joined her in this endeavour. Today, Flein is produced by three wineries in three countries: Gross & Gross in Austria, Cantina Kurtatsch in Italy and Schmidt am Bodensee in Germany.
These wineries cultivate both their friendship and the finest grapes. Following mutually defined quality principles, their joint aim is to bestow grape juice with a more sophisticated image by refining regional varieties into a non-alcoholic alternative to wine.
Veronika set the impulse for Flein and today takes care of its further development.
Veronika Mitteregger
+43 664 5308665 | mail@flein.net
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Where can I buy Flein?
Gross & Gross
Südsteiermark
Ratsch 26 | 8461 Ehrenhausen | Austria
+43 664 145 03 00 | hello@grossundgross.at
Cantina Kurtatsch
Alto Adige
Strada del Vino 23 | 39040 Cortaccia | Italia
+39 0471 880 115 | info@cantina-kurtatsch.it
Schmidt am
Bodensee
Hattnau 62 | 88142 Wasserburg | Germany
+49 8382 9432174 | weingut@schmidt-am-bodensee.de
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Flein - Single-variety Grape Juice
Veronika Mitteregger
+43 664 5308665 | mail@flein.net