Tag: Low sugar sparkling wine

While managing blood sugar is critical, many diabetics can still enjoy a celebratory glass of sparkling wine with proper care. The key to knowing what sparkling wine is good for diabetics is understanding the sugar content and choosing the driest options available, which contain minimal residual sugar.

A standard 5-ounce glass of the most common Brut champagne contains less than two grams of sugar. The exact amount of sugar in a glass of champagne varies widely, however, depending on its specific sweetness category, known as the *dosage*, which is controlled by French regulations.