14 Best Keto Wines (Low Carb Guide To Wine)

Love to kick back after work with a glass of pinot grigio but worry that too much sugar will affect your ketogenic diet? Adore a good cabernet sauvignon but fear that your glass of tipple will boot you out of ketosis?

I get it. I love wine, anything from white wine to the driest pinot noir. I also worried that having alcohol would affect my body’s ability to produce ketones.

There’s good news! Keto-friendly wines are not just a thing, but they’re more widely available than you might think. That means you can enjoy your glass of vino without (as much) worry.

Not sure what wine counts as keto-friendly? I’m going to give you a crash course first and then we’ll talk about some of the brands and styles that are friendliest for those on a low carb diet.

Can Wine Be Keto-Friendly?

Yes, keto-friendly wines are real. However, not all wines are the same. And never assume that all types of alcohol are suitable for people on the keto diet.

For instance, beer contains a ton of carbs, even if you go with something gluten-free. Many wines and wine-based beverages are not keto-friendly, as well.

The wines and wine-based products you should avoid include the following:

• Frozen wine pops (and any other frozen wine novelty)
• Any type of dessert wine (these are uber-sweet and chock-full of carbs)
• Wine coolers
• Mulled wine
• Red and white sangria
• Port
• Sherry
• White and pink zin
• Several types of rosé wine

What Makes a Wine Less Keto-Friendly?

Unsure whether your beloved dry red wine is keto-friendly? Concerned that your biodynamic wine will be off-limits? There’s one rule of thumb to consider – the sugar content.

Now, I know that’s going to cause some comments. “There are no nutrition labels on wine,” you argue. You’re right, there aren’t.

That makes it pretty tough to tell the exact sugar content of a particular vintage, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t make informed decisions when it comes to your wine consumption.

The relative sweetness of the wine indicates the grams of carbs it contains.

What that means is a sweet white is probably not going to be something to consider, while a dry red will.

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What Do Sweet and Dry Mean?

Sweet is pretty self-explanatory. Sweet wines have more grams of sugar are left over from the fermentation process and are sweeter in flavor, often having more fruit-like overtones.

Dry wines, on the other hand, have more of their sugars converted into alcohol, meaning that they are less sweet and have less sugar overall.

So, the sweeter the wine, the more carbs it contains. The drier the wine, the lower the carb content. Note that a dry wine is not necessarily sugar-free, though.

Is Biodynamic Wine Keto-Friendly?

Biodynamic wine follows the same rules as dry and sweet wine (because biodynamic is a farming method and has nothing to do with the amount of sugar left in the wine after fermentation).

However, there is a better chance that a biodynamic wine will include its residual sugar content on the label.

For the sake of clarification, biodynamic wines are grown with “beyond sustainable” methods and are considered superior to organic wines.

Can You Buy Low Sugar Content Wine?

While you’ll find several brands catering specifically to keto dieters with low-sugar wine varieties, many conventional wines are also low in sugars and carbs.

For instance, your average pinot noir, shiraz, or cabernet sauv usually only contains a single gram of sugar per five-ounce pour.

A good pinot grigio or chardonnay may have just 1.5 grams of sugar per five-ounce pour.

The Keto Wine List: Exploring Low-Carb Wines

Now that we’ve gone through that crash course in wine tasting and sugar content, it’s time for the main event – the keto wine list!

Grab your favorite stemware (or stemless wine glass or tumbler if you prefer) and get ready for some amazing options. I’ve broken it down by types of wine (red and white).

The Best Dry Red Wine Options for Keto Dieters

If you love a good glass of dry red, then there’s a lot to celebrate. Here are some of the best keto wines out there:

1. Cabernet Sauvignon

We’ve talked about cab sauv a couple of times so far and it ranks at the top of our best red wine list.

You’ll find that a single five-ounce pour may have only one gram of net carbs, although many brands have three to four net carbs per serving.

2. Chianti

Pronounced key-aunt-ee, chianti is a lovely red for just about any occasion. Like cabernet sauvignon, it usually has around three to four net carbs per serving.

3. Dry Rosé

I mentioned that many types of rosés are not suitable for the keto diet. That’s because they tend toward the sweet side of the spectrum.

If you can find a dry rosé, though, you can usually get away with three grams of net carbs per serving.

4. Grenache and Malbec

Both grenache and malbec tend toward the sweeter side of the spectrum, even though they’re technically dry wines. These will give you around four grams of net carbs per serving.

5. Merlot and Pinot Noir

Merlots and point noirs will give you around three to four net carbs per serving.

6. Syrah

As we move down the list, the carb load keeps increasing. A glass of Syrah will usually give you four grams of net carbs.

7. Red Zin

Many zinfandels should be off-limits. If you can find a dry red zin, though, you should only get around four to five net carbs per serving.

The Best White Wines for Keto Dieters

While there are fewer white varieties that make the list of keto-friendly wines, there are a few notable entries.

1. Champagne

Whether you go for authentic Champagne or sparkling wine from California or another global wine region, dry (brut) varieties are on the list of approved options.

Champagne is definitely a keto diet community favorite.

2. Chardonnay

A decent (dry) chardonnay should only give you around two net carbs per serving.

3. Pinot Blanc

One of the most interesting white wines for keto dieters, pinot blanc comes in with around three grams of net carbs per serving.

4. Pinot Grigio

Crisp and delightful, a glass of pinot grigio should only give you between two and three grams of net carbs.

5. Prosecco

One white wine that’s often overlooked by keto dieters is prosecco.

You’ll find it only brings around one to two grams of net carbs per glass.

6. Dry Riesling

Note that sweet Rieslings are off-limits, but a good dry varietal will only add between one and five grams of net carbs (yes, that’s a lot of variation).

7. Sauvignon Blanc

A glass of sauvignon blanc should only add around two grams of net carbs to your day.

Wine Clubs of Note for Keto Dieters

Looking for the best wines for keto but don’t have the time to shop for yourself?

The answer to your challenge could be a wine club! There are several options, including a couple that specialize in low carb wine.

Dry Farm Wines

The name says it all. Dry Farm Wines is a great wine club for anyone on the keto diet because they focus exclusively on low-carb, low-sugar wines.

They also taste-test every option to make sure that they’re as delectable as they are keto-friendly.

Revel Wine

Revel focuses on organic wines, as well as sulfite-free wines. That does make it easy for you to find dry wines from their list of options.

However, they don’t exclusively offer low-sugar/low-carb wines.

The California Wine Club

The California Wine Club has been around for a very long time and, while they don’t focus on just dry/low-carb wines, you’ll find quite a few.

They also make it simple to choose wines based on their dryness level.

Palo61

Looking for a wine club that doubles as a winery? Palo61 fits the bill. Plus, they put nutritional labels on their wines to make it even easier. Want to know the best part?

Most of their wines come in at under one gram of net carbs per five-ounce pour.

Tips to Make Sure You Can Enjoy Wine on Keto

While I’ve covered the best wines for people on the keto diet, there are things you need to know to make the most of your experience and keep your body in ketosis.

Know the Volume

You probably noticed that I mentioned “five-ounce pour” several times. That’s because five ounces is the standard serving size when calculating nutritional information.

However, that doesn’t mean you’re going to get a five-ounce pour if you dine out. Be careful and cognizant, because it’s all too easy to end up with a six or eight-ounce pour and not realize that you’ve upped your net carb intake.

Know Your Limit

Any alcoholic beverage is going to increase your net carb intake. If you want to enjoy a glass of wine at the end of the day or with dinner, that’s great, but make sure you’re doing your best to track your net carb intake all day long.

No, going over by a couple of carbs probably won’t kick you out of ketosis, but it’s very easy to blow your targeted intake completely if you’re not paying close attention.

It Will Affect You

Finally, alcohol affects your body differently when you’re on the keto diet. Pace your drinks carefully because there’s a good chance you will absorb alcohol faster.

Plan to combat that with water and electrolytes throughout the evening.

If you enjoyed this keto wine list, you’ll love these easy-to-make keto cocktails with just a few easy ingredients.

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