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Wines of the week: Three low-alcohol suggestions for January
Terry Kirby selects the best bottles to buy

Low: 6.5 ABV
Brown Brothers Cienna 2013
Made in Victoria, Australia, from a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and the Catalan Sumoll grape, the alcohol in this lovely, gently fizzy, sweetish red is reduced by arresting the fermentation process early. Bursting with rich but fresh berry flavours, it perfectly matches chocolate and, for some, spicy foods. £8.99, sandhamswine.co.uk
Lower: 5.5 ABV
Fontanafredda Moscato d'Asti DOCG Moncucco 2014
From Piedmont in northern Italy, this is a delightful mouthful of spring; gorgeous, fizzy flavours of fresh flowers and orchard fruits, and beautifully clean and lively on the palate. Try it as an aperitif with nibbles or with any dessert. £9.25, greatwesternwine.co.uk
Lowest: 0.5 ABV
Syrah Blancat Natur 2013
A little chilling improves de-alcoholised wines, such as this effort by M&S and Torres from Catalonia in north-east Spain. Vibrantly fruity, with raspberry and redcurrant flavours, it's a good match for light white meat dishes, goat's cheese and tomato- based pasta dishes. £5.24 (until 1 February; normally £6.99), marksandspencer.com
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