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How Many Calories In A Bottle Of Pinot Grigio

How Many Calories In A Bottle Of Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio is a beverage suited to pretty much any occasion - whether you’re drinking a refreshing glass on a warm summer’s day, or you’re cosying up with a warming glass on a cold winter’s evening, Pinot Grigio is always a good choice.

It’s one of the lighter types of wine out there, and the crisp, dry taste makes it a favourite for many.

Made from the Pinot Gris grape, Pinot Grigio originated in France but made its way over to Northern Italy over the years, where the wine became more and more popular.

There’s no denying that Pinot Grigio is a delicious wine, but have you ever considered how many calories are in a glass or a bottle? how do the calories in Pinot Grigio compare to other popular wines and beverages? Keep reading to find out.

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Why Are Calories In Pinot Grigio?

Calories are a fact of life - calories are simply the measure of the amount of energy a food or drink contains.

However, there’s generally a limit as to how many calories we should consume per day - for men, it’s 2,500, and for women, it’s 2000.

These are just general guidelines and can vary depending on your age, height, weight, and how active you are.

You find calories in pretty much all foods and drinks, but the general rule of thumb is that healthier foods contain fewer calories.

For example, an apple only contains around 50 calories, whereas a standard portion of fries from a fast-food restaurant can contain upwards of 400 calories.

Too many people make the mistake of thinking that calories don’t count if it’s in a beverage, but unfortunately, this isn’t the case - for example, a glass of coke contains around 140 calories.

It’s possible to drink hundreds and hundreds of calories per day, so it’s important to know what exactly you’re drinking.

Wine isn’t generally as calorific as other beverages, but it’s still good to understand how many calories you’re drinking.

Pinot Grigio is made using Pinot Gris grapes, and grapes alone don’t contain many calories, with only around 50 calories per serving.

However, Pinot Grigio and other wines gain more calories throughout the winemaking process.

Grapes are naturally high in sugar and will have more sugar and calories the longer they’re left on the vine.

Pinot Gris grapes are typically harvested early to make the signature Pinot Grigio taste we know and love.

Despite the fact that the grapes are harvested early, they still have a relatively high sugar content, which usually translates to higher calorie content.

The fermentation process involves adding yeast to the grapes to consume the sugar that naturally occurs in the grapes.

With Pinot Grigio, vintners will allow the yeast to consume pretty much all of the sugar to achieve the fresh, dry, and crisp taste we expect from a glass of Pinot Grigio.

Allowing the yeast to consume more of the naturally occurring sugars in the grape reduces the number of calories, which is why richer reds contain more calories than crisp whites.

If the fermentation is cut short, the wine will likely be higher in sugar and calories.

 

 

How Many Calories Are In Pinot Grigio?

Like with any beverage, the number of calories per bottle will vary depending on the brand.

The number of calories will generally be influenced by the ABV (alcohol by volume) and the amount of residual sugar.

Pinot Grigio is a dry wine, so doesn’t contain much residual sugar, meaning that the wine doesn’t have as many calories as other types of wine, such as fortified wine or ice wine.

On average, a bottle of Pinot Grigio will contain around 623 calories - so a bottle will be over a quarter of your daily calorie allowance.

If a bottle contains around 623 calories and you get 5 glasses of wine per bottle, each glass of Pinot Grigio will contain approximately 124 calories.

Of course, this figure will vary depending on how big your glasses are or what brand you’re drinking.

Some Pinot Grigio brands are calorie-friendly, and you can find Pinot Grigio’s that only contain 80 or so calories per glass, which is perfect if you’re watching your figure or calorie counting.

 

How Do The Calories In Pinot Grigio Compare To Other Drinks?

Beer and wine are both made by fermenting plants, but they have a big difference in calories.

A pint of beer contains between 180 and 220 calories, which can total around 10% of your recommended calories intake.

Drinking five pints of beer isn’t a difficult task, but can cost you over half of your recommended daily calorie allowance.

Cider isn’t a great choice if you’re trying to limit your calorie intake either, with a typical pint containing around 220 calories.

Fruity ciders and sweeter ciders can be even more calorific - the popular Strawberry and Lime Kobbaberg contains 275 calories per bottle.

Spirits on their own aren’t too bad, but when they’re used in cocktails, they can be high in calories.

A shot of vodka on its own contains between 90 and 100 calories, which is roughly the same as the calorie content in a shot of whiskey, rum, and tequila.

If you’re a spirit-lover and you’re trying to lower your calorie intake, be sure to avoid fruit juices or full-fat mixers - try diet lemonade or slimline tonic instead, as it’s usually the mixers that increase the calorie content.

There’s no denying that cocktails are delicious, but due to the fruit juices and various mixers, they can be high in calories.

A pina colada contains between 170 and 180 per glass, and glass of sex on the beach can contain over 250 calories - most of the calories come from the sugary orange and cranberry juice, which is the case for most fruity cocktails.

Alcopops such as WKD, Bacardi Breezer, and Smirnoff Ice can also be high in calories. They are sweet and sugary as they’re not generally made for those with mature tastebuds.

A typical serving of WKD, Smirnoff Ice, or Bacardi Breezer contains between 230 and 260 calories, which is far more than you’d find in a glass of Pinot Grigio.

Pinot Grigio typically contains fewer calories than other types of wine - particularly dessert wines.

In sweet dessert wines and fortified wines, you can find between 220 and 240 calories.

In a typical glass of red, you’ll likely find around 120 calories. Prosecco doesn’t contain many calories, with as little as 80 calories per glass.

 

How Does Pinot Grigio Taste?

Pinot Grigio is a dry wine with a refreshing citrus flavour. Some tones you may notice while sipping your favourite bottle of Pinot Grigio may include lemon, lime, pear, green apple, honey, and minerals.

The taste of Pinot Grigio can vary depending on where it was produced. Pinot Gris produced in Alsace can be a lot sweeter than your standard Pinot Grigio and may contain flavours of honeycomb and lemon.

Most Pinot Grigio’s aren’t particularly sweet - but some cheaper options may have added sugar.

Pinot Grigio doesn’t have any overpowering flavours, and it is a great wine to try if you’re not a big wine drinker.

However, if your preference is a full-bodied red, then you may not be a fan of Pinot Grigio.

Some critics find that Pinot Grigio doesn’t have much flavour, but if you choose a quality brand, then this won’t be an issue.

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