How many calories are there in wine?

Ethanol is the primary source of the calories contained in alcoholic drinks (1g of alcohol = 7kcal). Therefore, a 10g unit of alcohol contains 70kcal.

For a 10g unit of alcohol

Wine has always constituted an important part of diets, gastronomy and conviviality and has changed from an important source of nutrition to a cultural complement to food.

Drinking wine in moderation at mealtimes is a well-recognised part of a Mediterranean diet and lifestyle. France's gastronomic heritage was recognised by UNESCO in 2011 as part its World Intangible Heritage list and this included the moderate consumption of wine. In some countries, such as Spain, where there exists a strong tradition of wine as part of a balanced diet, wine has been legally recognised as food.

A balanced diet constitutes a fundamental part of a healthy lifestyle. Only excess, in food as well as drink, can be prejudicial to one's health. Quality as well as quantity is also important when one talks about a balanced diet.

For this reason, it is important to carefully choose what we eat and drink; to savour it slowly and avoid excess.

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