With the arrival of the new year, many are looking for lighter and healthier options to enjoy a good glass of wine without overindulging in alcohol consumption. Low alcohol wines are ideal for those who want to take care of their well-being without giving up the pleasure of toasting. Here you have a selection of 7 perfect wines to start the year with a touch of elegance and freshness.
1
Sunny Allo 2023
PGI Minho-Portugal, Quinta de Soalheiro
Grape varieties: Loureiro, Alvarinho Price: 9 euros
Very fresh, fluid and elegant white wine. Its name refers to the grape varieties that make it up. It perfectly reflects its origin, giving herbal, citrus fruit, pineapple and flower aromas. In the mouth it is light, with good acidity that gives it verticality and in the finish it marks that mineral part.
2
Later Txakolina 2021
Txakoli de Bizkaia, Garena Txakolina
Grape varieties: Hondarrabi Zuri Zerratia Price: 16 euros
We continue with another white wine from the north, with a perfumed nose and vibrant palate. In aromas, the white fruit of the apple and pear tree stands out. There are citrus notes such as grapefruit, field flowers and balsamic touches. The palate is refreshing, but with a certain smoothness in the palate and a good fruit load.
3
Santero Moscato
DOC Piemonte-Italy, Santero
Grape varieties: Moscato Bianco Price: 10 euros
For lovers of a subtle sparkling wine, with fine bubbles, sweet and with a low alcohol level. The winery is located between Monferrato and Langhe. The aromas include florals, apple-like white fruit and some citrus notes. In the mouth it balances the moderate sweetness with the freshness provided by the fine carbonic acid.
4
Goliardo Red de Mar 2020
FROM Rías Baixas; Forges del Salnés
Grape varieties: Caiño red, Loureira red, Espadeiro
Price: 16 euros
Light red wine that has remained 12 months in French oak and foudre barrels. This passage through the barrel can be considered a dressing, since it is a very fresh, floral and mineral wine. Aromas of violets, fresh red fruits, herbs and spices stand out. In the mouth it is juicy, fruity and refreshing with a pleasant mineral finish.
5
Josep Foraster Julieta 2023
DO Conca de Barberá, Mas Foraster
Grape varieties: Trepat Price: 21 euros
Light, fresh, juicy and fruity would be good adjectives to describe this delicious red wine, which perfectly expresses the grape variety. It was aged for 7 months in cement with its lees. Its main descriptors would be fruit trees such as cherry, strawberry, raspberry, as well as field flowers. In the mouth it is very palatable with a very silky tannin.
6
Mommessin Beaujolais Nouveau 2024
AOC Beaujolais (Borgoña-France), Mommessin
Grape varieties: Gamay Price: 10 euros
Beaujolais Nouveau are highly recognized wines and should be enjoyed by young people, since they are released on the third Thursday in November of the year of the harvest and this means a party when the date arrives. Thanks to its semi-carbonic fermentation it offers notes of fresh red fruit, flowers and herbal touches. The palate is very juicy, with soft tannins and very refreshing on the palate.
7
The Chenin Enemy 2021
Mendoza-Argentina, Aleanna
Grape varieties: Chenin Blanc Price: 24 euros
This prestigious winery presents us with a Chenin blanc varietal white with a low alcohol content, fresh, complex and mineral. We find citrus fruit like lemon, white flowers, honeyed touches, bakery touches and even dried fruits. The palate is enveloping, but with notable acidity and its finish is slightly saline.
Source: www.lavanguardia.com
