Solos, the NoLo wine pioneer owned by Prodalim, has made a notable entry into the Swiss market through a new partnership with Rimuss & Strada Wein. This collaboration significantly enhances its presence in Europe and introduces its unique aroma-preservation technology to additional wine producers.
Through this alliance, Solos’ Aroma Recovery System (ARS) is incorporated into Rimuss & Strada’s commercial production facility located in Hallau. This integration allows Swiss winemakers and beverage brands to produce high-quality, alcohol-removed wines while maintaining their authentic aroma and flavor profile. As part of this initiative, Rimuss & Strada has created a specialized dealcoholisation unit, Dealco Swiss, dedicated to overseeing production and customer relations.
The Hallau facility contributes an impressive annual production capability of 10 million liters, elevating Solos’ total global production capacity to over 40 million liters. This expansion aligns with the growing consumer demand for premium NoLo wines across Europe.
The patented ARS technology employed by Solos is designed to capture essential varietal aromas that often dissipate during the removal of alcohol. By integrating ARS into the operations of Dealco Swiss, local producers gain access to a high-quality, authentic NoLo wine solution.
Dealco Swiss provides versatile production options, with batch sizes ranging from 2,500 liters to 30,000 liters. It also holds IFS and organic certifications, catering to both small boutique wineries and larger beverage companies with diverse bottling needs.
At the facility, a DeAlcoTec vacuum distillation column from Centec is utilized, enabling the gentle extraction of alcohol at lower temperatures to safeguard flavor integrity.
The launch in Switzerland follows Solos’ recent growth endeavors in Spain and California, with plans to expand into the Latin American market next. The collaboration with Dealco presents a flexible framework for entering new markets.
Claudia Geyer, CTO of Solos, emphasized the importance of this partnership in the company’s strategic vision: “Switzerland represents an important next step in Solos’ European expansion and our vision for premium alcohol-removed wine without compromise. Through owned facilities and strong regional production partners like Dealco Swiss, we are creating a scalable platform that allows producers to meet changing consumer preferences while preserving authenticity and sensory quality.”
