To those who are only looking for the short answer: yes, the wine is calorie heavy. One cup usually has about 100 to 300 kcal, depending on the sugar and alcohol quantity.
Now, the longer answer: let’s try to imagine one of those very old scales, with 2 iron plates.
One of the plates has the heavy alcohol calories, without any nutritional value (but with so much emotional content!), the sugar grams that rise so many red flags, but make everything sweeter and with such a better taste.
The other plate has the micronutrients (the wine also has vitamins!), all the benefits that the wine can bring to our health, the remarkable taste, the happiness, the experiences, the occasional memories.
The secret to balance both of the plates of the scale?
Moderation. The best case scenario really is to make use of all the benefits restraining the amount of calories consumed. It’s important to remember that too much of anything at all, quickly stops doing any good.
Finally answering the big question: yes, we can consider the wine pretty heavy in calories. Calories that coming from sugar (4kcal/gram) and alcohol (7kcal/gram), usually peak in the sweet and strong dessert wines.
However, will 1, maybe 2, occasional glasses make a big difference in the overall calorie consumption? Not at all.
Tip: to those who are more worried about their diet now in the summer, choosing one cup of a soft white wine instead of a heavy tint will be the friendlier caloric option. If one glass isn’t enough, consider replacing the dessert!
