Does white wine have more sugar than red wine?

Anyone seeking a wine that does not contain a lot of sugar needs to choose a dry wine. Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling are examples of very dry white wine. Pinot Noir and Cabernet are examples of dry red wines. For those who prefer a sweet wine, port wine is the best option. read more

Choosing red or white doesn’t matter as much as opting for dry over sweet. Dry wines generally have less than 1 gram (g) of carbohydrates (sugars) per ounce while the carb content of sweet wines can be upwards of 1.5 to 2g per ounce. read more

Dry Wines: Both dry red wines and dry white wines will tend to be lower in residual sugar levels, weighing in at 0.1-0.3 percent sugar per liter (or 1 to 3 grams of sugar per liter of wine). Semi- or Off-Dry Wines: These wines are in the middle, with sugar amounts falling between dry and sweet wines. read more

Red wine contains more sugar than white wine. Red wine has 1.5 grams of sugar in every glass while white wine contains just 1 gram of sugar per glass. Anyone seeking a wine that does not contain a lot of sugar needs to choose a dry wine. read more