How Many Calories In Prosecco?

There's nothing better than celebrating a special occasion with a glass of prosecco. Whether it's a birthday, wedding, or an anniversary, a glass of fizz is our go-to! But if you're a bit on the health-conscious side like ourselves, there is always that lingering thought of the number of calories in prosecco. Many bottles of prosecco that you find in supermarkets do not state how many calories are in a bottle - but don't worry, that's why we are here! We've done lots of research on the calories and sugar in prosecco and can recommend some of the best reduced-calorie proseccos

How Many Calories Are There in Prosecco on Average?

On average, one 125ml glass of 12% ABV prosecco contains around 120 calories and 7g of sugar. The Freixenet Prosecco contains 33g of Sugar per bottle.

= 120 Calories & 7g Sugar per glass.

To put that into perspective, drinking three 125ml glasses would provide a similar amount of calories to eating a burger from a fast food restaurant. Of course, there’s no hard and fast rule and each brand of prosecco is different. 

The number of calories in a glass of prosecco depends on the sugar content, the alcohol content and the serving size. During the fermentation process, sugar in the grapes is converted to alcohol and carbon dioxide, and some residual sugar remains, accounting for extra calories.

The type of prosecco you choose will affect how many calories your glass contains, as the sugar content affects the amount of calories. For example, Brut tends to contain the least amount of sugar (less than 12 grams per litre), whilst demi-sec typically contains the highest amount of sugar (32-50 grams per litre).

Does Prosecco Have More or Less Calories Than Wine?

Whilst many of us may save prosecco for special occasions and celebrations as a treat, it may surprise you to learn than prosecco typically contains less calories than wine - in an average sized glass, prosecco has around 60 calories fewer than wine.

This is partly due to the lower alcohol content typically found in prosecco when compared with other wines. For the fizz fanatics, prosecco offers not only a more affordable option to champagne, but also contains less calories than champagne whilst still providing the same fizzy, light, fruity taste. 

Lower Calorie Prosecco

Although prosecco is already a relatively low calorie alcoholic drink, DrinkWell are very excited to be able to provide even lower calorie prosecco options - perfect for those who are watching the waistline! Discover the amazing taste of reduced calorie prosecco with our fantastic selection of skinny prosecco. Selected not just for their calorie savings, the quality and flavour of these are of the highest order.

As well as being reduced calorie, many of these are vegan-friendly, as well as zero sugar. Below are some of the lower calorie prosecco options we currently have available:

ThinK Prosecco

This vegan and organic Brut has a fresh, aromatic and elegant taste, with light notes of bread crust and green apple. ThinK Prosecco is made from the finest Glera grapes from the heart of Treviso, north-east Italy. Best of all, as it has reduced sugar, it also has reduced calories, providing just 77 calories in a 125ml glass, and zero grams of sugar and carbs! It is the perfect accompaniment to fried fish, tempura vegetables and tofu and fine meat, and has an ABV of 11%. ThinK Prosecco is currently available from DrinkWell for £15.99 per bottle.

Shop ThinK Prosecco here.

Skinny Witch Prosecco

Skinny Witch Prosecco is made by an award-winning Italian winemaker, best known for producing reduced calorie and sugar prosecco. Their Prosecco DOCG is a beautifully flavoured, deep rounded wine. The nose greets you with notes of citrus, violet and white cherry. The palate is full of delicate green apple and pear flavours, balance by a hint of citrus. With an ABV of 11.50%, Skinny Witch Prosecco DOCG has 80 calories per glass. If you're a fan of this prosecco, make sure to also try out Skinny Witch Rose Prosecco.

Shop Skinny Witch Prosecco here

The Emissary Prosecco

If you're looking for a reduced calorie prosecco that is also free from sulphur, we recommend the Emissary Prosecco. On the nose, Emisarry Prosecco is floraly with delicate notes of white flowers, as well as a touch of citrus. On the palate it is lively, yet elegant and very refreshing with a dry finish. This prosecco has been made using no flavouring additives and minimal fining. With an alcohol volume of 11%, Emissary has 78 calories per 125ml.

Shop Emissary Prosecco here

For even more delicious lower calorie prosecco options, click 'Buy Now' to browse the entire Drinkwell Prosecco Collection.

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