If you are on a low carb diet, or if you are trying to avoid carbs for whatever reason you may have, yet still want to enjoy delicious wines, you will have to look specifically for low carb wines.
Thankfully, many such options are available, and they’re not limited to cheap mediocre wines either!
Which wines fit a low carb diet the best?
Dry wines will fare a lot better than sweet wines when it comes to finding their place into a low carb diet.
The two main sources of carbohydrates in wine are the alcohol content and the quantity of residual sugar.
Thus, dry wines with an ABV (Alcohol by Volume) no higher than 13.5% are a good starting point.
Merlot wines have a low carb content while being extremely flavorful; this is why they will be the focus of this article.
What are Merlot wines like?
Merlot wines, as their names imply, are wines primarily based on Merlot, the most planted wine grape in the French region of Bordeaux.
Thanks to its high adaptability to a number of different climates, Merlot is also grown in many vineyards throughout the world.
Most Merlot wines are dry red wines, although it is possible to produce both rose and white Merlot wines.
This article will introduce you to some of the most popular Merlot wines from all around the world.
Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons: Classique 2016
This delicious Merlot red wine from South Africa is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
Not to worry though, as all three of these grape varieties are perfectly compatible with a low carb diet.
A simple yet elegant Merlot wine that may be enjoyed every now and then without disrupting your diet.
Wolffer Estate: Rose 2019
Let’s create some variety by adding this beautiful Merlot rose wine to our list. Produced in Long Island in the Wolffer Estate, this Merlot wine is proof of how incredible some of the United States’ best low carb wines can be and will pair perfectly with light dishes such as salads.
Bogle Vineyards: Merlot 2017
Finally, here is a classic 100% Merlot based red wine from California.
Bogle Vineyards: Merlot 2017 is a well-structured full-bodied wine that has been aged for 12 months in American Oak.
The ideal wine to enjoy along with some of the heartier dishes you may want to incorporate in your low carb diet.
About Millesima
Every wine in this article can be found at Millesima. Millesima is a family-owned business based in Bordeaux, France.
Thanks to their geographical proximity to one of the most famous wine-making regions in the world, Millesima is able to list a large number of red wines, rose wines, white wines and sparkling wines for sale on their website.
While you may purchase all of these wines on Millesima’s website and have them delivered directly to your home, you should definitely visit their physical location in New York City!
You will find in their shop a very complete and varied offer of wines and the customer service is irreproachable.