Wine may outperform sugary cocktails when it comes to calorie counts, but even the type of wine you order can vary in calories by nearly 60%. Here are the lowest and highest choices of vino per 6-oz serving, according to the website winefolly.com.
LIGHT-ALCOHOL DRY WHITE
- (9–12% alcohol by volume): 107–143 calories
- Think: Pinot Grigio, Muscadet, Pinot Blanc
SWEET WHITE
- (6–9% ABV): 111–147 calories
- Think: Riesling, Moscato
LIGHT-ALCOHOL RED
- (11–13.5% ABV): 135–165 calories
- Think: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
HIGH-ALCOHOL DRY WHITE
- (12–14% ABV): 153–173 calories
- Think: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
HIGH-ALCOHOL DRY RED
- (13.5–16% ABV): 165–195 calories
- Think: Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Syrah
SPARKLING WINE
- (12.5% ABV): 158 calories
- Think: Champagne, Cava
SWEET DESSERT WINE
- (14–21% ABV): 189–275
- Think: Port, Sauternes