Your questions answered on non-alcoholic wine What is the best non-alcoholic wine?The Noughty non-alcoholic white is the best non-alcoholic wine. It provides you with the aroma and flavours of the chenin blanc and chardonnay grapes that go into the making of it, but with the alcohol gently filtered out. I’m not saying you won't necessarily notice the lack of alcohol, but the gap between this and a regular wine is less than you might think – and it's getting smaller. If it's bubbles you're after, the best choice of sparkling, the Vilarnau 0.0% alcohol free offers them in abundance, together with a pleasing, not too sweet taste. Much the same can be said about my budget choice, the Codorniu zero sparkling, which brings in the party vibe at a very affordable price.How were the best non-alcoholic wines tested?To put together my list of the best alcohol-free wines, I put each bottle through a series of practical, taste-focused tests to see which ones could really stand in for the real thing. I wanted to know not just whether they were drinkable, but if they delivered the depth, aroma and satisfaction you’d expect from a full-strength wine. By the end, I had a clear sense of which alcohol-free wines were genuinely enjoyable on their own and which could seamlessly replace their boozy counterparts, whether for dinner, a barbecue, or a celebration. Here’s what I looked out for:Comparative taste: I paid close attention to whether the wines felt complete in flavour. Did a red have body and tannins? Was a white crisp and refreshing? Could the sparkling wines lift a celebration without leaving me craving the alcoholic version? Aroma and complexity: Wine is as much about smell as it is taste, so I assessed each bottle for its bouquet and the layers of flavour that emerge on the nose. A good alcohol-free wine should still smell like wine, at the end of the day. Mouth feel and finish: I checked whether the wine had the same texture and finish as its alcoholic counterpart. Was it light or full-bodied? Smooth or sharp? This helped separate the truly satisfying options from the thin or watery ones. Variety: From crisp whites and elegant rosés to rich reds and lively fizzes, I made sure to test a broad range. Everyone’s wine palate is different, and I wanted options for every preference. Cost and accessibility: Non-alcoholic wines can be surprisingly pricey, so I looked at a range of price points, with an eye on good value (without compromising taste). Serving practicality: Some wines shine chilled, others are best served at room temperature, so I considered how easy each bottle was to serve and enjoy in real-world settings. How is alcoholic wine made?These are usually made by leaving out the alcohol entirely or removing it at the last moment, and it has proved difficult to replicate the flavours, mouthfeel and depth of wine without the alcohol. It’s generally easier to make the switch if you look for sweeter wines, such as riesling, or non-alcoholic fizz, which has a similar mouthfeel to bona fide bubbly.Remember that UK government guidance specifies alcohol-free drinks can actually contain up to 0.05 per cent ABV, while dealcoholised drinks (with the alcohol removed) should have no more than 0.5 per cent. Though these are negligible amounts for most people, anyone who wants to avoid alcohol completely may still prefer to swerve some of our recommended wines.Why you can trust IndyBest reviewsJohn Clarke draws on his lifelong passion for wine to compile reviews and guides on the wide range of wines available to consumers. He started writing wine reviews for The Independent in 2015, and has discussed everything from German wines and Hungarian wines to classic sauvignons and whites. He puts his extensive wine knowledge to good use when testing non-alcoholic wines for this round-up, offering his honest opinions on which ones are worth your money.Looking for low-ABV tipples? Read our round-up of the best alcohol-free beers