Does Red Wine Help You Lose Weight? The Honest Answer

The short answer: no. Red wine won't help you lose weight. But if you're going to drink wine while managing your weight, the red wine you choose matters considerably — and full-strength low calorie reds exist that let you enjoy a proper glass without derailing your goals.

The resveratrol claim — what the science actually says

Red wine contains polyphenols, including resveratrol, which some research has associated with metabolic benefits. The flaws are significant: the studies were conducted on mice; the resveratrol doses used were far higher than any amount achievable through wine consumption; and German research confirmed that resveratrol from wine alone cannot reach the concentrations required to produce measurable effects. The NHS's Nicswell resource is clear that drinking red wine for resveratrol benefits is not supported by the current evidence base.

What red wine does do — calorically

A standard 175ml glass of supermarket red wine contains around 140–160 calories. A bottle is 600–680 calories. The practical approach — if you drink wine — is to choose wines that are lower in calories without sacrificing what you actually enjoy about a glass of red.

Low calorie red wine at DrinkWell

• → El Ninot de Paper Grenache Shiraz — 76 kcal per 125ml, 0g sugar, £9.99
• → Ancora Sangiovese IGT Puglia — 88 kcal per 125ml, 0g sugar, £11.49
• → Escena Rioja — 90 kcal per 125ml, 0g sugar, £12.49
• → Running Duck Organic Shiraz — 90 kcal per 125ml, 0g sugar, organic, £12.49
• → Viña Mariposa Tinto — 88 kcal per 125ml, 0g sugar, £12.49

Shop the full range

• → Low calorie red wine collection — from 76 kcal per 125ml
• → Red wine cases — best per-bottle price, free delivery over £99
• → Keto red wines — 0g sugar, 0g carbs

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