Answers to the most common questions about Vero, non-alcoholic wine, and how it compares to alternatives.

Is non-alcoholic wine actually good for you?

Non-alcoholic wine can offer some of the same cardiovascular benefits as regular wine — and in at least one comparison, outperformed it. Cardiologist Dr. Matthew Taylor, reviewing the research for Wine Spectator, notes that after alcohol is removed, "polyphenols are still abundant in non-alcoholic wine and can raise the blood levels of these polyphenols." In one study comparing the two, non-alcoholic wine "outperformed regular wine at reducing blood pressure and total cholesterol." The evidence base is still limited to a small number of studies, so we'd call this promising rather than settled science.

What are polyphenols, and why does fermentation matter?

Polyphenols are plant compounds found in grape skins, seeds, and stems, linked to antioxidant and cardiovascular benefits. Vero is made by fully fermenting Cabernet Sauvignon grapes — including skin-contact fermentation — before the alcohol is removed. That fermentation step is what extracts most of a wine's polyphenol content. Grape juice typically skips fermentation entirely, which is one reason fermented, dealcoholized wine and grape juice aren't nutritionally equivalent even though both start with grapes.

Does removing the alcohol also remove the resveratrol?

Not necessarily — it depends on the method. Resveratrol and other polyphenols are sensitive to heat and processing. Research on dealcoholized red wine has shown it can retain measurable amounts of resveratrol. That's the basis for Vero's own process: we remove alcohol without heat, specifically to avoid degrading these compounds the way heat-based dealcoholization can.

How is Vero different from grape juice?

Vero starts as fully fermented Cabernet Sauvignon — real wine — before the alcohol is removed, rather than starting as unfermented grape juice. Fermentation develops a wine's tannins, aromatic complexity, and much of its polyphenol profile, none of which grape juice goes through.

What's the ABV of Vero, and is it really alcohol-free?

Vero is under 0.5% ABV, comparable to kombucha. It is not a zero-proof 0.0% product — if you're avoiding alcohol entirely for medical, pregnancy, or recovery reasons, that distinction matters.

Is Vero organic?

Vero is made from organic California-grown Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, with no additives or concentrates used in production.

This page is for general information and isn't medical advice. If you have questions about alcohol, polyphenols, or wine in the context of a specific health condition, talk to a doctor or dietitian.