Is sparkling wine better than wine? A definitive comparison
                                
                                
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                                According to research published on *Glass of Bubbly*, sparkling wine often contains fewer calories than still red or white wine. But does this single metric answer the question: is sparkling wine better than wine? The answer is more complex, depending on personal taste, health goals, and the intended occasion.