Low Alcohol Wines

What is low alcohol wine?

The average bottle of wine has between 12 and 15% ABV. Lower alcohol wines are usually 12% ABV or lower, ideal for those who want lighter flavours or just want to reduce the amount of alcohol they consume. Even though low alcohol wine contains a lower alcohol content, it’s no less tasteful or fragrant.

You can read more about low-alcohol and alcohol-free wines in our Guide to Organic Alcohol-Free Wine.

Is low alcohol wine healthy?

A report by Wine Intelligence found that an increased focus on wellness and working to sustain a healthier lifestyle in recent times has led to at least one-third of wine drinkers moderating their consumption. Drinking low-alcohol or alcohol-free wine can help improve sleep quality, weight management and help with your immune response.

What is the difference between low-alcohol wine and alcohol-free wine?

Legally, wine needs to have a minimum alcohol content of 1.2% ABV or more, and to be classed as alcohol-free, will have 0.05% ABV or less, whereas low alcohol wines are all 12% ABV or lower. If you’re looking for alcohol-free wines, we do recommend the Opia range or our Pri Seccos.

Our recommended organic low alcohol wines

There are many organic low-alcohol wines to choose from. For low alcohol white wines, there is a lot more choice. Our Wild Thing Sauvignon Blanc (11.5%) is a popular choice and we also recommend Timo Dienhart’s Riesling Kabinett Sonnenuhr (8.5%).

For a low alcohol red wine, try Meinklang’s Roter Mulatschak, a natural biodynamic wine from Austria with just 11.5%. Or try Mont’albano’s easy going Valpolicella, which has just 12% alcohol.