FAQs
What is considered a moderate consumption of wine?
According to the latest scientific evidence, a low-risk consumption of wine for healthy adults is considered to be:
Up to 2 drink units a day for women
The equivalent of up to 200 ml wine with 12.5 vol%.
Up to 3 drink units a day for men
The equivalent of up to 300 ml wine with 12.5 vol%.
No more than 4 drink units on any occasion
It is recommended to abstain from drinking wine/alcoholic beverages on one to two days per week.
No universal drinking guidelines exist, and a wide range of drinking guidelines are published by authorities around the world. If you would like to know whether national guidelines exist in your country, please refer to the information provided by your national authorities.
How many calories are in wine?
Calories vary from one wine to another. The precise number of calories will not only depend on the alcohol but also on the sugar content of the wine while a minor contribution will also come from organic acids.
While a gram of sugar is 4 Kcal, a gram of alcohol is 7 Kcal. The calories in a glass of wine will depend on the type of wine and the size of the glass. For more information, visit the Wine in Moderation website.
