Where the carbs come from
A dry red; very ripe, fruit-forward bottles can carry a little more residual sugar.
How to order it
Choose a dry, structured bottle over a jammy one.
Lower-carb orders
Wine, lowest to highest
Fermentation turns grape sugar into alcohol, so a dry wine has little sugar left. Most dry reds and whites land around 3 to 4 grams of carbs a glass. Dessert, fortified and blended drinks are where the sugar comes back.
At a glance
Typical range for a standard pour. Carbs in drinks are mostly sugar, so net and total carbs are about the same.
The rule for wine
Choose dry styles. Skip anything labeled sweet, late harvest, dessert or cream, and drinks with juice or sugar added.
Carb ranges are approximate and vary by brand, recipe and pour. Alcohol can hit harder on a low-carb diet. Do not drink if pregnant or underage, and talk to your doctor about alcohol if you take medication or have diabetes. See our health disclaimer.
Quick answers
Is Merlot keto?
In moderation. A 5 oz Merlot has about 3–4 g of carbs, roughly 12 to 16% of a 25 g daily limit.
How many carbs are in Merlot?
About 3–4 g per 5 oz. A dry red; very ripe, fruit-forward bottles can carry a little more residual sugar. Brands, recipes and pours vary, so treat it as a range.
How do I order Merlot on keto?
Choose a dry, structured bottle over a jammy one.
What is the lowest-carb wine?
Fino sherry (1–3 g), Sauvignon Blanc (2.5–3.5 g), Cabernet Sauvignon (3–4 g). Choose dry styles. Skip anything labeled sweet, late harvest, dessert or cream, and drinks with juice or sugar added.
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