Calories in Red Wine: Per Glass, Bottle and by Type (2026)
Quick answer: A standard 5 oz glass of red wine has 105–135 calories depending on style and ABV; a 750ml bottle (5 glasses) has 525–675 calories. Higher-ABV reds like Zinfandel and Shiraz sit at the top of that range; lighter reds like Pinot Noir and Beaujolais sit at the bottom.
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Calories by Red Wine Type (Per 5 oz Glass)
|
Wine Type |
Typical ABV |
Calories per Glass |
|---|---|---|
| Pinot Noir | 12–13.5% | 121–125 |
| Merlot | 13–14% | 122–128 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | 13.5–14.5% | 122–132 |
| Malbec | 13.5–14.5% | 123–130 |
| Syrah / Shiraz | 14–15% | 128–135 |
| Zinfandel | 14.5–16% | 130–140 |
| Sangiovese / Chianti | 12.5–13.5% | 118–126 |
For a detailed regional and brand-level breakdown of Cabernet specifically, see our Calories in Cabernet Sauvignon guide, and for Pinot Noir, our Pinot Noir calories guide.
Where Red Wine Calories Come From
Nearly all of a dry red wine's calories come from alcohol, not sugar. Alcohol contains approximately 7 calories per gram — almost double the 4 calories per gram in sugar. Because most red wine is fermented dry (residual sugar under 2g per glass), ABV is the single best predictor of calorie count: the higher the alcohol percentage on the label, the more calories in the glass.
Bottle Totals
A standard 750ml bottle pours roughly 5 glasses at 5 oz each. Multiply the per-glass figure above by 5 for a rough bottle total — a 13.5% ABV Cabernet Sauvignon bottle runs approximately 610–660 calories in total.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which red wine has the fewest calories?
Lower-ABV reds like Pinot Noir, Beaujolais (Gamay), and cool-climate Bourgogne Rouge tend to run lowest, often 105–120 calories per glass at 11–12.5% ABV. See our guide to low-calorie wines for specific bottle recommendations.
Is red wine lower calorie than white wine?
Not necessarily — calorie count tracks ABV, not colour. A high-ABV white like oaked Chardonnay can have more calories than a lighter red like Pinot Noir at a lower ABV.
Does a bigger pour mean more calories?
Yes, proportionally. Many restaurants pour 6 oz rather than the standard 5 oz measure — a 20% larger pour means roughly 20% more calories, so portion size matters as much as wine type.
For the fuller picture on carbs, sugar, and the health considerations around red wine, see our red wine nutrition guide.
