15 Best Low Calorie Wines: Brands, Calories and ABV in 2026

The lightest mainstream wines run as low as 80–90 calories per 5 oz glass — roughly half the calories of a standard high-ABV red or full-bodied Chardonnay. The two paths to a lower-calorie glass are lower alcohol (since alcohol carries 7 calories per gram, nearly double sugar's 4) or genuinely dry styles with minimal residual sugar. This guide covers both, with specific bottles and exact figures for 2026.

How Wine Calories Actually Work

Wine calories come from two sources: alcohol (7 cal/gram) and residual sugar (4 cal/gram). Because alcohol delivers nearly double the calories per gram, ABV is usually the stronger driver — a bone-dry 8% ABV wine can have fewer calories than a 14% ABV wine, even if the lower-ABV wine has more residual sugar. For the full mechanics, see our calories in red wine guide.

The Lowest-Calorie Wine Styles

For a full breakdown of Prosecco specifically, see our calories in Prosecco guide, and for Moscato, our Moscato calories guide.

15 Specific Bottles to Try

• Skinnygirl wines (multiple varietals) — marketed specifically as lower-calorie, typically 90–100 cal/glass
• FitVine wines — fermented fully dry to minimise residual sugar, typically 85–100 cal/glass
• Sutter Home Fre (non-alcoholic) — for a near-zero-calorie option at 5–15 cal/glass
• Cupcake Vineyards Prosecco — approachable, widely available, ~90 cal/glass
• La Marca Prosecco — crisp, dry, ~85–90 cal/glass
• Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc — a lighter, food-friendly white — ~110 cal/glass
• Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc — bright, low residual sugar, ~110 cal/glass
• Chloe Pinot Grigio — light-bodied, ~105 cal/glass
• Barefoot Pinot Grigio — widely available entry point, ~110 cal/glass
• Cline Cellars Pinot Noir — California, light-bodied, ~115 cal/glass
• A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir — Oregon, ~118 cal/glass
• Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling (dry) — ~105 cal/glass
• Bollinger Special Cuvée (Brut Champagne) — for a lower-calorie splurge option, ~90 cal/glass
• Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut — affordable dry sparkling, ~90 cal/glass
• Vinho Verde (any producer, e.g. Aveleda Fonte) — naturally low-ABV Portuguese white, ~85–95 cal/glass

Practical Tips for a Lower-Calorie Glass

• Check the ABV on the label. It's the single best predictor available before you even taste the wine.
• Choose dry over sweet, generally. Sweet wines add sugar calories on top of alcohol calories, though very low-ABV sweet wines like Moscato d'Asti can still land low overall.
• Watch your pour size. A standard measure is 5 oz — many restaurant pours run 6–8 oz, adding 20–60% more calories without you noticing.
• Consider a wine spritzer. Topping a glass with soda water dilutes both alcohol and calories while keeping the wine's flavour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lowest-calorie wine you can buy?

Brut Champagne, Brut Prosecco, and Vinho Verde are typically the lowest at 80–98 calories per 5 oz glass, thanks to a combination of lower ABV and minimal residual sugar.

Is red or white wine lower in calories?

Neither category is inherently lower — it depends on ABV and sweetness, not colour. A light Pinot Noir can be lower calorie than a full-bodied, high-ABV white like oaked Chardonnay.

Are low-calorie wine brands actually lower calorie, or just marketed that way?

Genuinely lower, in most cases — brands like Skinnygirl and FitVine are fermented to be fully dry with controlled ABV specifically to minimise calories, and their labels typically disclose calorie counts, which most wine brands don't.

For more on how wine fits a low-carb lifestyle specifically, see our guide to wine and keto diets.

Blog Updated by the Vinovest team in August 2026.