Traditionally Christmas time is when you will have the most number of guests and sometimes it’s an idea to have an alcohol alternative to offer those who are, perhaps, drivers or teetotallers. Finding a suitable low alcohol alternative to traditional Champagne or Sparkling Wine can be difficult though. Not everyone appreciates fruit juice or soft drinks and some of the proprietary alternatives can be somewhat disappointing. So here is a selection of low alcohol sparkling wines that we particularly recommend at Christmas time.
Bonne Nouvelle Sparkling Chardonnay
A pale, clear low alcohol Champagne alternative, produced from unadulterated Chardonnay, Bonne Nouvelle is de-alcoholised to 0.2% abv which retains most of the original flavour and aroma of this sweet and fruity sparkling wine.
Best served lightly chilled and makes an ideal aperitif or desert wine.
£6.84 from The Alcohol Free Shop
Brighton Bubbly Sparkling White Wine
A medium-dry de-alcoholised sparkling wine produced in Germany with a blend of Muller-Thurgau, Silvaner and Riesling. Just 0.5% abv this wine is a perfect for a celebration or toast where guests may prefer a low alcohol option.
This wine is blended especially for The Alcohol Free Shop by Weinkönig who use traditional methods which do not compromise the flavour of the original wine.
£5.86 from The Alcohol Free Shop
Pearl Rosé Organic Sparkling Wine
A dry, organic de-alcoholised rosé sparkling wine made from Sauvignon blanc Semillon, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
This sparkling wine has a piquant flavour and is ideal as an aperitif or equally as a refreshing drink on it’s own.
This wine contains less than 0.5% abv.
£6.35 from The Alcohol Free Shop
Capriolo Prosecco Frizzante
A light and refreshing Italian sparkling wine. The term Frizzante describes the very small bubbles which give a more subtle fizz than traditional sparkling wines.
The effect is rather like a tingling sensation which helps to mask the sweetness of the wine. With it’s fruity flavour Prosecco makes a great aperitif or celebration wine.
£11.34 for a case of 6 from Tesco Wine Club