While white wines are known for being generally lower in calorie and alcohol content than reds, finding options begins with choosing the right varietal grapes. Each varietal has its own alcohol and sugar profiles. Calorie levels are directly related to sugar and alcohol content.

While any wine can be processed to reduce sugars and alcohol content but not all grapes are best suited for this and in the process often lose flavor. Reds are even harder to identify, take a look at our picks for where to get started (link to blog).

Many factors influence alcohol and sugar content such as growing region and time on the vine. Even white wines based on Chardonnay or Viognier start with higher sugar and alcohol levels (13.5 – 15%). Our research has introduced us to many wine grapes that have been historically offered as wines themselves but in recent years found themselves part of blends or part of other wines.

Winefolley.com has a comprehensive list of varietals. We’ve curated a list of grape varietals from their list that fit the lower calorie and sugar profile

Take a look at the list below for some lower-calorie options.