As alcohol consumption declines in France, the demand for no- and low-alcohol (NOLO) beverages grows. Louise Hurren looks at some of the latest developments.

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Robert Joseph notes that some of the world’s best known brands are now producing wines with 8% alcohol, a trend that’s going almost unnoticed.

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An Andalusian research project is investigating Sherry with reduced alcohol content. This project particularly focuses on Fino and Manzanilla varieties, which are aged under a layer of flor.

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The relevant committee of the INAO (Institut National de l'Origine et de la Qualité) intends to allow indications of geographical origin (IGP) for partially dealcoholized wines. However, this can only happen once the protection associations take action.

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When a host says 'can I get you a drink?', they're rarely offering No-Lo wines or sparkling tea. Robert Joseph suggests that, despite not containing any alcohol, these are ‘drinks' too – and deserve rather more recognition than they're currently given.

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In response to declining sales, several Bordeaux winemakers are adopting innovative, sober strategies. Meanwhile, France is engaged in a debate over regulations for partially de-alcoholized wines with protected geographical indications.

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The consumption of (partially) de-alcoholized beverages is expected to continue growing as new customers are entering the market.

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No-alcohol was the talk of the World Bulk Wine Exhibition, held in Amsterdam. Felicity Carter went along to find out why people are so excited.

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Robert Joseph considers the ways in which consumers may be driven to buy more locally-produced wines, with lower alcoholic strengths.

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