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9 best low-alcohol wines to enjoy without the hangover

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There are all sorts of reasons why it makes sense to watch your alcohol intake. Whether you’re hoping to improve your health or just want to keep a clear head for the following morning, low-alcohol drinks mean you don’t have to give up raising a glass completely.

It can be confusing when choosing low-alcohol wine, though. In the UK, the government advises that drinks marked alcohol-free should contain no more than 0.05 per cent ABV, de-alcoholised ones should have no more than 0.5 per cent and those labelled low-alcohol should have a maximum of 1.2 per cent ABV. Some imported drinks may be marked differently, so it’s important to check the label carefully if you’re allergic to alcohol or keen to avoid it completely. When testing low-alcohol wine here, we considered only drinks with an alcohol content between 0.05 and 1.2 per cent.

If you’re just trying to cut back on your alcohol intake, low-alcohol wine is an easier switch than one with no alcohol at all. Unlike , which is often

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