Jörg Geiger Prisecco Apfelsinfonie alcohol-free. Sparkling non-alcoholic PriSecco made from seedling apples with rhubarb and red mustard – spicy and pungent in the finish.

Jörg Geiger Prisecco Apfelsinfonie alcohol-free is a PriSecco from the Jörg Geiger manufactory in Schlat on the Swabian Alb: 93 percent apple juice from Swabian meadow fruit, plus rhubarb juice, herbs, red mustard, and spices, sparkling, 0.0% alcohol, 750 ml. Not an apple soda, not a cider – a savory companion for food.

Apfelsinfonie by Jörg Geiger is one of the four classic products of the PriSecco brand, alongside Rotfruchtig, Weißduftig, and Rosenzauber. PriSecco is a non-alcoholic, sparkling composition based on fruit juices from Swabian meadow fruit, supplemented with herbs, flowers, and spices, and with added carbonation. In the Apfelsinfonie, the apple plays almost the entire role, specifically seedling apples like the Bittenfelder Sämling. Tart extracts of red mustard and watercress give it a fine, spicy heat. A Thursday evening, a green curry sizzling in the wok, coriander on the cutting board: this bottle was made for this.

Taste

The nose reveals an intense, spicy, and fully ripe apple aroma. This is accompanied by notes reminiscent of barrique wood and earthy nuances of mustard leaves. On the palate, it tastes of fully ripe, acidic apple with fine caramel notes. Spicy herbal aromas lead into a long finish that ends with a subtly spicy pungency.

The rhubarb juice accounts for six percent and sharpens the acidity, while the mustard is at half a percent. This small amount is enough to provide the spicy, pungent finish. This creates an apple PriSecco that begins with fruit and ends with spice.

Usage

Serve the Apfelsinfonie well-chilled at 8 to 10 °C in a champagne flute. The manufactory recommends it with Asian dishes featuring curry and fresh coriander. There, the spicy heat in the glass meets the spice on the plate, while the ripe apple provides a cooling contrast. A vegetable Thai curry, an Indian lentil curry, or fried rice with fresh coriander are good pairings.

Jörg Geiger also suggests fried, lean white-fleshed fish and smoked, fatty fish. A pan-fried zander fillet, cod with a herb crust, or smoked trout on dark bread are good examples. The acidity cuts through the fat, and the mustard complements the smokiness. The Apfelsinfonie contains mustard.

Because all PriSeccos are juice-based, the alcohol content is 0.0 percent according to the manufacturer. Unopened, the bottle has a shelf life of at least 24 months. So you can keep a bottle or two in the cellar for the next curry night.

Our tip: Serve the smoked trout with a dollop of horseradish cream and a few apple slices. Horseradish and mustard are related; the apple connects the plate and the glass.

Origin

The Apfelsinfonie comes from the Jörg Geiger manufactory in Schlat on the Albtrauf of the Swabian Alb. Jörg Geiger is a trained chef and took over his parents' inn, the Lamm, in 1997 at the age of 22. In 2003, he bottled his first PriSecco, and in 2007, PriSecco was registered as a brand. The raw material is Swabian meadow fruit: old, often tart apple and pear varieties from local orchards, supplied by regional farmers.

The manufactory also uses the Bittenfelder Sämling for their EisApfel and Sommernachtstraum. Here, it provides almost all the juice in the bottle. All steps from delivery to bottling take place at the manufactory. The Apfelsinfonie also has its place in gastronomy.

For whom

The Apfelsinfonie is for everyone who likes to cook spicy, savory dishes and is looking for a characterful non-alcoholic drink to go with them. It goes well with curry nights with friends and fish dinners. Those who prefer their apple more lemony and with a wood note should try Cuvée Nr. 11. For something red and berry-forward, try the PriSecco Rotfruchtig. You can find all bottles on our Jörg Geiger page. The Apfelsinfonie is not suitable for those expecting a mild, sweet apple soda – it ends with a spicy and slightly pungent kick.

Seedling apple, rhubarb, and red mustard – the spicy PriSecco from Schlat for curry, coriander, and smoked fish.