Which Wine Has the Fewest Calories?

In general, dry white wines and sparkling wines contain fewer calories compared to red wines and sweeter white wines.

Here are some types of wine that typically have the fewest calories:

1. Dry White Wine

Dry white wine is often among the lowest-calorie options. Some popular varieties include:

• Sauvignon Blanc: This wine usually has a crisp and light character with about 120 calories per glass (150 ml).
  
  
• Pinot Grigio: Similar to Sauvignon Blanc in calorie content, Pinot Grigio is also a light and fresh wine with around 120 calories per glass.

2. Sparkling Wine

Sparkling wines, especially those that are dry like "Brut," tend to be relatively low in calories:

• Champagne Brut: Contains approximately 95-105 calories per glass (150 ml).
  
  
• Prosecco: Another low-calorie option, with about 100 calories per glass.

3. Dry Red Wine

Although red wines generally contain more calories than white wines, there are dry red wines that are relatively low in calories:

• Pinot Noir: A lighter red wine with about 125 calories per glass.
  
  
• Merlot: Also a relatively light red wine, with around 120-125 calories per glass.

Tips for Choosing Lower-Calorie Wines

• Opt for dry wines: The drier the wine, the fewer calories it contains because it has less residual sugar.
  
  
• Avoid sweeter wines: Dessert wines and sweeter white wines like Riesling can contain significantly more calories due to higher sugar content.
  
  
• Watch your portion sizes: A standard glass of wine is 150 ml, and calories increase with larger servings.

In summary, if you want to keep your calorie intake low while enjoying wine, dry white wines and sparkling wines are the best options.