Cheers with a 0.0% sparkling wine: is that what your first toast of 2026 will be like, or can't you even dream of it? While it's common to hear that toasting without alcohol brings bad luck during celebrations like New Year's, one of the most superstitious, the fact is that wines and sparkling wines with 0% alcohol are becoming increasingly popular. rare elderlyAlthough their expansion still arouses suspicion, partly because their flavor is not always perceived favorably, there are more and more wineries offering them and consumers willing to try them.

Udon's headquarters are located on the fifth floor of one of the modern, glass-clad skyscrapers on the Poblenou coast. Hidden inside is the laboratory where the chefs of this Catalan chain of Asian restaurants create their recipes. These dishes, if successful, will be added to the menu, which varies depending on the season. "In summer, we offer fresher and lighter options, but we maintain taste and originality as the cornerstones of the experience," explains Alberto Gómez, Director of R&D. He said this while addressing a table full of journalists and suppliers, whom Udon has invited to taste the offerings for the warmer months of the year. This time, the presentation is special because each dish will be paired with one of the wines from Família Torres, the winery they have been working with for years.