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Origin Story
Schmidt am Bodensee is based on the Bavarian side of Lake Constance and produces Flein beverages.[2] Flein is produced by three partner estates from three European regions, each managing their own vineyard, harvest, and sales.[1] The Flein partnership includes Michael & Maria Groß, Harald Cronst of Kellerei Kurtatsch, Sebastian & Katrin von Schmidt am Bodensee, and Nika Mitteregger.[1]
Key People
The Flein partnership includes Michael & Maria Groß, Harald Cronst of Kellerei Kurtatsch, Sebastian & Katrin von Schmidt am Bodensee, and Nika Mitteregger.[1]
Lineup
Flein's lineup includes single-varietal (sortenrein) grape juices and sparkling Flein Fizz products, with grape varieties ranging from Sauvignon Blanc to Zweigelt.[1] The Flein Fizz sparkling range includes Fizz Blanc, Fizz Rosé, and Fizz Chic, which are mostly cuvées of selected grape varieties.[1] The Flein 2025 lineup includes Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fizz Blanc, Fizz Chic, Fizz Rosé, Gelber Muskateller, Sauvignon Blanc, Vernatsch, and Zweigelt.[3] Flein produces a range of non-alcoholic, single-varietal sparkling and still grape juices in red and white, all certified organic and hand-tended.[4] Flein is a non-alcoholic premium grape juice producer with 0.0% alcohol content.[1]
Philosophy
Flein has developed a written charter (Flein Charta) to which all Flein estates have agreed as a set of shared standards.[1] Flein is a non-alcoholic premium grape juice producer with 0.0% alcohol content.[1]
Techniques & Ingredients: What Makes Flein Unique
Flein grapes are harvested by hand from carefully tended vineyards.[1] Flein uses gentle pressing — as used in Champagne production — and cold filling with gentle pasteurization.[1] Flein products are organic and naturally produced, vintage-typical, and made from single grape varieties or sparkling blends.[1] Flein is produced by three partner estates from three European regions, each managing their own vineyard, harvest, and sales.[1] Harald Cronst of Kellerei Kurtatsch produces Flein beverages from grapes grown at elevations between 220 and 900 metres in South Tyrol, with red varieties at lower elevations and white at higher elevations.[2] Flein sources grapes from multiple producers including Schmidt am Bodensee, Maria & Michael Groß, and Kellerei Kurtatsch.[5] Flein's lineup includes single-varietal (sortenrein) grape juices and sparkling Flein Fizz products, with grape varieties ranging from Sauvignon Blanc to Zweigelt.[1] All Flein products listed in the 2024 and 2025 vintages carry organic (Bio) certification.[3] Flein produces a range of non-alcoholic, single-varietal sparkling and still grape juices in red and white, all certified organic and hand-tended.[4]
Ingredient Sourcing
Flein products are organic and naturally produced, vintage-typical, and made from single grape varieties or sparkling blends.[1] All Flein products listed in the 2024 and 2025 vintages carry organic (Bio) certification.[3] Flein produces a range of non-alcoholic, single-varietal sparkling and still grape juices in red and white, all certified organic and hand-tended.[4]
Collaborations
Harald Cronst of Kellerei Kurtatsch produces Flein beverages from grapes grown at elevations between 220 and 900 metres in South Tyrol, with red varieties at lower elevations and white at higher elevations.[2] Schmidt am Bodensee is based on the Bavarian side of Lake Constance and produces Flein beverages.[2]
References
- [1]Producerhttps://www.flein.net/
- [2]Producerhttps://www.flein.net/shop/
- [3]Producerhttps://www.flein.net/shop/jahrgang/
- [4]Producerhttps://www.flein.net/shop/produzent/
- [5]Producerhttps://www.flein.net/shop/rebsorte/