How to choose the perfect low syn wine
Are you looking for low syn wine? Why buy a bottle which tastes like vinegar or like pop when you can buy something really good? Here I share the approximate syns for wine so you can choose the best low syn wine for you!
This is a collaborative post.
Just Average Jen is an independent blog not connected with any weight loss plan. Please check nutritional values and/or syns yourself.
Choosing the best low syn wine without checking the syns or calories
In general, a good rule of thumb is that the lower the alcohol percentage the lower-calorie the wine is. Whilst this isn’t usually the case it should give you a starting point.
If you want to make your glass of wine a bit healthier or last a bit longer you could always add low-calorie lemonade or soda water.
How many syns are in wine?
I always look at the % vol of wine to see how strong it is, do you? Partly because I hate really weak wines, yes Lambrini I am looking at you, partly because of the differing syn values. Low syn wine should still be nice, shouldn’t it?
Essentially the higher the vol % the higher the syns. Red wine is marginally lower in syns but not by much I am afraid!
For the purposes of this post, I am going to presume that you all drink either a 175ml glass of wine or a 250ml glass. If you drink less you will need to do the maths!
Alcohol-free or very low alcohol wine is always lower syns but in my opinion not anywhere near as nice so definitely not the perfect wine!
Due to varying alcohol content remember all these syn values are approximate as they can vary a little. Also remember if you only guess your glass size and do not measure you could be drinking more syns than you think!
Red wine syns
Red wine, a 175ml glass:
- 10-12% vol wine is 7 syns
- 12.5-13.5% is 8 syns.
- 14% or above wine is 9 syns.
Not much difference really is there?
For 250ml glasses syns are:
- 10-12% vol 10 syns
- 12.5-13.5% vol 11.5 syns
- 14% and above 12.5 syns.
White wine syns
White wine is worked out in a similar way.
For a 175ml glass:
- 8-10% vol is 6 syns
- 10.5-12.5% is 7 syns
- 13% vol and above is 8.5 syns.
For 250ml glasses:
- 8-10% vol white wine is 9 syns,
- 10.5-12.5% is 10 syns
- 13% or higher is 11.5 syns.
Rose wine syns
Rose wine is almost the same as white wine.
For a 175ml glass:
- 8-10% vol is 6 syns
- 10.5-12.5% vol is 7 syns
- 13% vol and above is 8.5 syns.
For 250ml glasses:
- 8-10% vol is 9 syns,
- 10.5-12.5% vol is 10 syns
- 13% or higher is 12 syns.
How Many Syns In A Bottle Of Prosecco?
If you choose 11% vol prosecco, which most are then a 125ml glass is usually 4 syns approx.
How many syns in wine at Wetherspoons?
Here is a list of approximate syn values for specific wines available at Wetherspoons:
- Coldwater Creek White Chardonnay (175ml): 131 kcal, 6.5 Syns
- Pinot Grigio (175ml): 119 kcal, 6 Syns
- Merlot (175ml): 124 kcal, 6 Syns
- White Zinfandel Rosé (175ml): 128 kcal, 6.5 Syns
- Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc (per bottle): 500 kcal, 25 Syns
- Hardy’s Chardonnay (per bottle): 540 kcal, 27 Syns
Tips for managing your syns for wine
Managing your syns while enjoying wine can be challenging, but here are some strategies to help:
- Save Syns for Wine: Have low/free syn meals and snacks during the day to save your daily syns for wine.
- Opt for Lower-Syn Alternatives: Choose wines with lower syn values or make spritzers by adding diet lemonade to your wine.
- Flexi-Synning: Adjust your syns based on your social activities and choices, allowing for occasional indulgences.
- Limit Wine Days: Reduce the number of days you drink wine, perhaps only on weekends or special occasions.
Choosing a great low syn wine
If you know which wines you like then it is always a good idea to try similar ones from the same country or grape.
Be brave because you never know as you have got older your tastes are likely to have changed. A red like Diecianni Pimitivo (Zinfandel 2017) is delicious and perfect to try if you like other Italian reds.
On the whole, I would always avoid a reduced wine, unless it is reduced merely because some spilt on the label. The store has stopped doing it for a reason, and that reason could be it is disgusting!
An independent wine seller is always a good start as you know they really know their stuff when it comes to wine. This knowledge base gives you great tips on choosing the right wines for you.
I am loving the white wine range from this site too with this Malvirà Saglietto Arneis 2016 not being something I would have been brave enough to try myself but absolutely perfect for me!
I usually never sway from Pinot Grigio as I know I like it but it turns out I like so many others too!
How does low syn wine compare to other alcoholic drinks for syns?
When thinking about your syns and how to use them on alcohol, it’s helpful to compare low syn wine with other alcoholic drinks:
- Vodka (25ml): 3 Syns
- Rum (25ml): 2.5 Syns
- Whiskey (25ml): 3 Syns
- Gin (25ml): 3 Syns
- Champagne (125ml): 5 Syns
- Beer (330ml): 7 Syns
This comparison shows that while wine can be higher in syns, there are other options available that might fit better into your syns if you have also enjoyed a nice meal and don’t have many syns to spare.
What wine do you like? Do you have any low syn wine choices that you would recommend I try?
I want to remind you to drink responsibly and know your limits. For support visit DrinkAware.
Other articles you may find helpful
Red wine vs white wine: Which one should you choose?
A guide to wine for vegetarians
