Is 9% a lot for wine? Understanding Low-Alcohol Wines
                                
                                
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                                According to the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, wines with less than 11% alcohol by volume (ABV) are generally classified as low-alcohol. So, is 9% a lot for wine? The answer is no; it is actually on the lower end of the alcohol spectrum for most unfortified wines.