Top Low Alcohol Wines
With this being a relatively new style of wine to try, you might be in need of some guidance. We've put together some of the most common and popular styles in the 10% and under category, with a little hint as to what you can expect.
Common Styles of Low-Alcohol Wines
Whether it is the still wine or the sparkling Moscato d'Asti, these are very approachable, friendly wines that tend to be no more than 10% ABV. The sparkling is often at the lower end of the scale.
Taste: Moscato wines are sweet and light, with aromatic grapey, floral notes that make them very approachable.
ABV: Often between 5-9%
German Riesling
German Riesling is famed across the world and rightly so. But, to get the lower alcohol ones you do need to pick the correct style from their complex labelling laws. German Riesling is categorised by sweetness levels, and the sweeter the wine, the lower the alcohol. To find the lower ones, you need to look for Kabinett (mainly sweet) and Spätlese (off-dry) on the label.
Taste: Kabinett is sweeter, with crisp green apple, lemon, lime, floral and peach notes. Spätlese is a touch more refined, with riper fruit notes, stone fruit and a honeyed character.
ABV: Often between 7-11%
Prosecco feels like a bit of a cheat as it is arguably not quite truly a low alcohol wine, but, as normal wines go, Prosecco is certainly at the low end of the alcohol scale. Plus, it is extremely popular and a good excuse for a celebration.
Taste: Fresh, aromatic with green apple, peach, pear and floral flavours.
ABV: Generally around 11%
Vinho Verde is also a great choice if you aren't quite able to drop all your alcohol but are looking for the low end of the 'normal' scale.
Taste: Famously light and refreshing, they have lemon, lime, apple, grapefruit and melon notes with an accompanying light spritz.
ABV: Often around 10-11%
Popular Low Alcohol Wines
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Martini Asti Spumante
– ABV: 7.5%
A fragrant Moscato with a bouquet of flowers and ripe peach, a juicy and sweet palate well balanced by fresh acidity and fizz.
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Dr Loosen Dr L Riesling
– ABV: 8.5%
The Dr. L. Riesling has intense ripe peach, apricot, honeysuckle, lemon and apple notes, with a long refreshing finish.
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The Doctor's Sauvignon Blanc
– ABV: 9.5%
Classic Sauvignon, lower alcohol. Aromatic, punchy and tropical with a nice herbaceous finish.
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Barefoot Pink Moscato
– ABV: 9%
Juicy and refreshing with nectarine, raspberry and pomegranate followed by a sweet citrus finish.
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Echo Falls Fruit Fusion Summer Berries
– ABV: 5.5%
What it says on the tin. A fruity fusion of summer strawberries and sweet raspberry with a touch of dark fruit.