6 Top Low- and No-Calorie Wine Alternatives
Just because you’re counting calories doesn’t mean that you need to sit out of celebrations. Forgoing Champagne at a wedding to spare calories? Skipping sipping on a glass of rosé while you reconnect with old friends? Saying “no” to Pinot while you’re meant to be marking the occasion you got your first big promotion? Blasphemy!
Choosing a low- or no-calorie wine alternative means you skip the alcohol and the high calorie count. This list of the best low- and no-calorie wine alternatives lets you celebrate your way.
Wine-Inspired Teas
If you’re looking for no-calorie wine alternatives, the truth is that there are not many out there, as most beverages contain at least some calories. There are very few drinks that have no calories, save for water. And even some sparkling waters have added sugar or juice that comes with a few calories. However, a cup of tea is generally very low in calories, with many teas having no calories at all.
We know, we know, a cup of tea isn’t exactly a one-to-one replacement for a smooth, spicy glass of wine. However, some teas have flavor notes that are very reminiscent of wines, and some are also made specifically to mimic the taste of a good wine. For instance, Chado makes a selection of wine-inspired teas, like their Champagne-inspired White Champagne Raspberry or their Pink Somona, which takes on the flavor palette of a Cabernet.
No-Sugar Fruit Juice
Like tea, juice is never quite going to hit the spot when you want a glass of wine, but it can be a good alternative to add to your routine if you’re looking for low-calorie drinks that aren’t just water. Just keep in mind that looks can be very deceiving when it comes to juice. Some companies may even market their juice as healthy while never addressing the loads of sugar they add to their bottles.
When buying any juice, pick a fruit-based juice with no added sugar. If juice still doesn’t quite curb your cravings, consider mixing the juice with a de-alcoholized low-calorie wine, like BEAU VIVA, to create some amazing non-alcoholic wine-based cocktails.
Low-Calorie Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio, the fully alcoholized version, is already pretty low in calories for a wine. The average five-ounce pour contains about 120 calories. However, dealcoholized Pinot Grigios go even lower. One of the lowest-calorie options for a glass of no-alcohol Pinot Grigio is Giesen’s 0% Alcohol Pinot Grigio, which clocks in with just 27 calories for five ounces, saving you nearly 100 calories per pour.
Low-Calorie Riesling
Like Pinot Grigio, Riesling is another excellent wine choice if you’re looking to reduce your calorie intake. If you’re looking to cut down on calories and alcohol, you’ll find yourself saving even more calories when you choose a dealcoholized Riesling. On average, a five-ounce pour of an alcoholized Riesling is also about 120 calories. Leitz makes one of the lowest-calorie non-alcoholic Rieslings, clocking in at just 25 calories for a five-ounce pour.
Low-Calorie Pinot Noir
Not a white wine fan? Reaching for a glass of red wine generally increases the calorie count. But grabbing a glass of Pinot Noir can spare you the excess calories. The average five-ounce pour of alcoholized Pinot Noir has just over 120 calories. But like Pinot Grigio and Riesling, you can save some calories by opting for one sans alcohol.
Many wine companies that make non-alcoholic wine opt for making red blends rather than traditional Pinot Noir. However, Leitz does have a 0.5% ABV, low-alcohol, low-calorie Pinot Noir. Like their Riesling, their Pinot Noir has only 25 calories for a five-ounce pour, saving you about 100 calories per glass.
Low-Calorie Sparkling Rosé
Sometimes, you just want something a little sweeter, and for days like that, there’s rosé. Rosé falls somewhere in the middle of the pack: not low calorie but not the highest-calorie wine, either. The average five-ounce pour of alcoholized rosé falls around 130 calories. Drinking a dealcoholized sparkling rosé can help you cut down on calories.
BEAU VIVA’s sparkling rosé is not only completely alcohol-free, but it’s also low in added sugar and sulphites and low in calories. BEAU VIVA is less than 17 calories per 100 milliliters, making it one of the lowest-calorie wine alternative options on the market.
Choose More Than a Health Alternative
Choosing a low-calorie or no-calorie wine alternative can help you keep a healthier lifestyle, but sometimes, an alternative can feel like, well, a compromise: compromising on taste and on joy. But BEAU VIVA is more than an alternative.
Crafted from carefully selected grapes from the South of France and dealcoholized by a groundbreaking method that perfectly preserves and even amplifies flavor, BEAU VIVA is built for celebration. And we believe that every moment, big or small, is worth celebrating. Our non-alcoholic sparkling rosé is more than just a low-calorie wine. It’s 0% ABV, making it safe for all to sip and savor.
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