No, not an oxymoron.
Here are the top RD-approved options for filling your glass.
(Spoiler: Red wine isn’t the only option.)
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“I think everyone should take at least one to two nights off a week,” she adds.
So if you’re hoping to make smarter decisions surrounding your alcohol consumption, kudos!
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Thankfully, that doesn’tnecessarilymean you have to go cold turkey.
The Healthiest Wine Options
Remember, not all wine is created equal.
Dry Whites
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Wines that arelower in sugarare also generally better-for-you.
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“At a restaurant, ask for their driest wine.
Dry tells you theres less sugar.”
Common dry white wines include sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio/pinot gris, and albarino.
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ForChampagnes, brut and extra brut are the driest, and thus lower in sugar.
In good-quality wines without a lot of additives, lower ABV tends to mean lower sugar.
“Sugar in grapes transforms into alcohol,via fermentation, when wine is made,” Slayton explains.
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Youll find wines below 12% ABV tend to be lower sugar."
It’s delicious, and I like that the bitterness of the Aperol comes out a bit more."
When it comes to antioxidants, red wines reign supreme.
Some antioxidant-packed red wine types include pinot noir and merlot.
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