Wine – Good Stuff Drinks

One of the benefits of drinking alcohol-free is the reduced number of calories per drink. With a clever switch from a traditional alcoholic glass of wine to an alcohol-free glass of wine, you could save nearly 200 calories per serving. There’s a simple reason that going alcohol-free can save you so many calories, but not all alcohol-free wines are created equal. If you’re not careful, you could end up drinking a lot of sugary calories if you choose the wrong alcohol-free wine. To help you pick the best low calories alcohol-free wine, I’ve pulled together a list of our lowest calorie alcohol-free wines in one place. With reds, whites or rosés and sparkling of non-sparkling, there really is a low calorie alcohol-free wine for everyone. Why Alcohol-Free Means Low Calorie Why does going alcohol-free mean your glass of wine is lower in calories? The simple reason is, alcohol contains almost as many calories per gramme as fat with nearly 7 calories per gramme. This means that a large glass of wine can contain as much as 211 calories – only 19 short of a Mars Bar. For most people, the idea of sitting eating several Mars bars in the evening isn't something they would do (although a few chocoholics might be tempted). However, drinking more than one glass of wine in the evening is definitely something a lot of people would do. All these hidden empty calories soon add up making it very easy to pile on the pounds when drinking alcoholic drinks. Is Alcohol Free Wine & Beer Really Alcohol Free? Can Non-Alcoholic Red Wine Lower Blood Pressure? By removing the alcohol from your glass of wine, you’re also removing all those empty calories from your daily intake. You still get the experience and enjoyment of a glass of wine, but not at the expense of your waistline. Alcohol Free Wine & Sugar Removing the alcohol from wine does not always guaranteed that being alcohol-free will be low in calories. This comes down to the sugar content of some alcohol-free wines, with some containing up to 18g of sugar in a glass. Due to the way it's made, some wines will have sugar added at the end of the wine blending process to give it additional mouthfeel. However, as you'd expect with this additional sugar comes extra calories. That's why it's always worth checking the label to see the full nutritional information on the wine you're drinking. Our Top 11 Low Calorie Alcohol-Free Wines I've had a look at a number of alcohol-free wines and chosen the 11 that are low in calories. I know doing the top 11 instead of the top 10 is a rather unusual, but the last two wines were tied in calories so I thought I'd include both in this list The number of calories given for each wine is for 125ml serving (i.e. small glass). There’s a wide variety of wines listed, including white, red and rose along with both sparkling and non-sparkling. No matter what your preference, you’ll find the perfect wine for you on this list. Thomson & Scott Noughty Sparkling Chardonnay – 18 calories The Noughty Chardonnay is an elegant sparkling wine with a soft pale colour the hides an aroma of ripe apples. The sweetness is the apples carries through into the flavour and is beautifully balanced with a subtle acidity. Want to try the Noughty Sparkling Chardonnay? Buy yours from Wise Bartender and use the code GOODSTUFF to get 5% off. Thomson & Scott Noughty Sparkling Rose – 23 Calories Thomson & Scott’s newest alcohol-free offering is their Noughty Rosé. Within its classic rosé colour is a soft aroma of freshly picked berries that’s reflected in the taste. Combining these with the well balanced sweetness and acidity, along with the light carbonation makes this a wonderful sparkling rosé to enjoy. Want to try the Noughty Sparkling Rosé? Buy yours from Wise Bartender and use the code GOODSTUFF to get 5% off. Very Cautious One Shiraz – 23 Calories With it’s vibrant red colour, you expect something bold from the Very Cautious One Shiraz. The aroma of lush berries build anticipation before enjoying the warm flavours with strong tannins and a subtle sweetness of vanilla. Want to try the Very Cautious One Shiraz? Buy yours from Wise Bartender and use the code GOODSTUFF to get 5% off. Torres Natureo Muscat – 25 Calories The only wine from the fabulous Torres Natureo alcohol-free range to make this low-calorie list is their wonderful Muscat. This exceptional wine has hints of orange blossom and fruit in the aroma. On the palate it’s smooth with a delicate citrusy finish making this a delightfully crisp and enjoyable wine. Want to try the Torres Natureo Muscat? Buy yours from Wise Bartender and use the code GOODSTUFF to get 5% off. Belle & Co. Sparkling Rose – 28 Calories Belle & Co have produced two wonderful alcohol-free sparkling wines. Here we have their Sparkling Rosé that has been made by blending sparkling grape juice with tea infusions. These combine to give wonderfully complex flavours in a beautifully refreshing rosé. Want to try the Belle & Co. Sparkling Rose? Buy yours from Wise Bartender and use the code GOODSTUFF to get 5% off. Belle & Co. Sparkling White – 28 Calories The Sparkling White from Belle & Co is another wonderful alcohol-free wine created from the delicate blend of sparkling grape juice and tea infusions. The result is a wonderfully crisp alcohol-free wine that allows you to savour the flavours. Want to try the Belle & Co. Sparkling White? Buy yours from Wise Bartender and use the code GOODSTUFF to get 5% off. Ebony Vale Cabernet Sauvignon – 28 Calories With it’s bold colour and rich fruity flavours, the Ebony Vale Cabernet Sauvignon is delightful red wine. The aroma is filled with red berry and plum which then come through in the rich flavours with a slightly sweet finish. Want to try the Ebony Vale Cabernet Sauvignon? Buy yours from Wise Bartender and use the code GOODSTUFF to get 5% off. Very Cautious One Gewürztraminer Riesling – 28 Calories Another wine from the De Bortoli Very Cautious One range of alcohol-free wines, this Gewürztraminer Riesling has a pleasing aroma with hints of rose, musk and spice. These are reflected in the taste with a sweetness that’s almost like Turkish delight that’s then offset by the acidity of the Riesling grapes. Want to try the Very Cautious One Gewürztraminer Riesling? Buy yours from Wise Bartender and use the code GOODSTUFF to get 5% off. Black Tower Deliciously Light Rosé – 29 Calories A wonderfully fruity wine with hints of blackberry and strawberry in the aroma, the Black Tower Deliciously Light Rosé carries these fruits through onto the palate giving an alcohol-free rosé perfect for any occasion. Want to try the Black Tower Deliciously Light Rosé? Buy yours from Wise Bartender and use the code GOODSTUFF to get 5% off. Black Tower Deliciously Light White – 29 Calories Another great alcohol-free wine from Black Tower, the Deliciously Light White delivers another fruity experience. With aromas of peach, orange and passionfruit that carry through into the flavours, this wine is both crisp and refreshing. Want to try the Black Tower Deliciously Light White? Buy yours from Wise Bartender and use the code GOODSTUFF to get 5% off. La Gioiosa Sparkling Wine – 28 Calories The La Gioiosa Sparkling White is made using 100% Glera grapes making this alcohol-free wine a wonderfully crisp and refreshing with aromas that are a subtle mix of white flowers and pears. Want to try the La Gioiosa Sparkling Wine? Buy yours from Wise Bartender and use the code GOODSTUFF to get 5% off. Alcohol-Free Wines: Nutritional Information The full nutritional information for these wines can be seen below, but if you want to compare these wines to a wider variety of alcohol-free drinks, you can see our full nutrition information table here. WineEnergy (cals)Energy (kjs)Carbohydrate (g)Carbohydrate - of which sugars (g)Thomson & Scott Noughty Sparkling Chardonnay14 2.9Thomson & Scott Noughty Sparkling Rose18 5.9Very Cautious One Shiraz18754.54.5Torres Natureo Muscat20853.63.6Belle & Co. Sparkling Rose22945.25.1Belle & Co. Sparkling White22945.25.1Ebony Vale Cabernet Sauvignon22935.44.5Very Cautious One Gewürztraminer Riesling22945.65.6Black Tower Deliciously Light Low Alcohol Rose24995.84.5Black Tower Deliciously Light Low Alcohol White261086.35.0La Gioiosa Sparkling Wine26 6.0 Alcohol-Free Wine – A Great Way to Cut Calories With as little as only 18 calories per small glass of wine compared to the 211 of drinking a large glass of traditional alcoholic wine, swapping your wine is an easy way to cut your calories. If you've been drinking a glass or two of wine an evening with a meal or just to wind down from the end of a long day, those calorie savings will very quickly add up. Is Non-Alcoholic Beer Bad For You? Best Tasting Alcohol Free Beers & Ales Given the choice of swapping your glass of wine to alcohol-free certainly sounds like an easier than to hitting the gym a few times a week. And you certainly won't ache as much the next day! Buy Low Calories Alcohol-Free Wines I’d recommend trying a selection of some of these great low calories alcohol-free wines to find your favourite. Why not check out Wise Bartender as they've got a huge range of alcohol-free wines to try. Just click on the links below and use the code GOODSTUFF to get 5% off: All wines Whites Reds Rosés Sparkling It's Good To Share Have you enjoyed this blog and found it useful? Please hit the social media icons below to share it with friends to help them too.