Low-carb wines

• Residual Sugar (RS): The main source of carbs in wine. Dry wines have less RS and fewer carbs.
• Alcohol Content: Doesn't directly contribute to carbs but can be a clue—higher ABV often means drier wine.
• Serving Size: Standard wine serving is 5 oz (150 mL). Carbs scale with portion size.

Dry red wines generally contain 0–4 grams of carbs per 5 oz serving.

• Pinot Noir – ~3.4g carbs
• Merlot – ~3.7g carbs
• Cabernet Sauvignon – ~3.8g carbs
• Syrah/Shiraz – ~3.9g carbs
• Malbec – ~4g carbs

Dry white wines usually range from 2–4 grams of carbs per 5 oz serving.

• Sauvignon Blanc – ~2.7g carbs
• Pinot Grigio – ~3g carbs
• Chardonnay – ~3.2g carbs
• Albariño – ~3.5g carbs
• Vermentino – ~3.5g carbs

Sparkling wines labeled Brut Nature, Extra Brut, or Brut are your best low-carb options.

• Brut Nature – 0–1g carbs
• Extra Brut – 0–2g carbs
• Brut – 1–3g carbs

Avoid: Sweet sparkling wines like Demi-Sec or Doux, which can contain over 10g of carbs.

• Look for "Dry" on the label – Indicates little to no residual sugar.
• Stick to 1–2 glasses – Portion control helps manage total carb intake.
• Avoid sweet wines – Moscato, Port, and dessert wines are higher in carbs.
• Don't be fooled by "organic" or "natural" – These don't always mean lower carbs.