How to choose WINE
WOMAN'S WEEKLY|March 01, 2022
What to look for and how to get the best value
SALLY ROBINSON
How to choose WINE

Buying wine can be intimidating but a little knowledge goes a long way. Our tips will help you buy with confidence – plus we’ve inspiration for something different.

Decoding the labels

French wine labels often contain the letters AOC or AC (which stands for appellation d’origine contrôlée). These are usually top-quality wines and mean they come from a particular region such as Chablis, Sancerre or Champagne. Wines labelled vin de pays are cheaper, everyday wines.

There’s a similar system in Italy, where DOCG on the label denotes the best quality, while DOC is a notch below.

Bear in mind the alcohol content – wines of 12% will be lighter than those of 14%.

Check the back labels, which often have helpful tasting notes.

Are wines covered in award stickers better?

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