Calories in Wine

With the warm weather here, most of us are looking at ways to ensure we fit into our swimsuits. That means exercising more and watching calories. When it comes to calories in wine, this can be problematic. Alcohol, in general, contains about 7 calories per gram, so higher alcohol wines will contain more. And if the wine is sweet, the additional sugar will beef up the calories more so. Before you start looking for “light” wines, try this. First of all, look for wines with lower alcohol, around 11%. Secondly, vie for bone-dry wines. These will contain the least amount of sugar keeping the calories in check. Finally, and I can’t stress this enough, consume only a small glass (perhaps 4-5 oz.) with your meal.