Muscadine wine is a type made from muscadine grapes, a variety that offers health benefits for the heart and several diseases. The grapes are juicy with a tough skin, and have a sweet flavor that makes a rich-tasting wine. Muscadine grapes are native to the southeast portion of the United States; they grow primarily in the area of North Carolina to Florida.
Varieties
Muscadine wine is available in red, white and rose varieties, so you can choose the type that best fits the meal or occasion. The alcohol content in muscadine wine is 11 to 13 percent, depending on the variety, with red being higher than white or rose.
Calories
There are about 75 calories in a 3.5 ounce serving of this wine. The amount of calories may vary slightly, depending on the brand or variety. Sugar carbohydrates provide 100 percent of the calories in the wine. A single serving of muscadine wine infused with fruit flavors is about 140 calories due to the increased sugar from the fruit.
Carbohydrates
One serving of muscadine wine has about 3 g of carbs. A fruit-infused muscadine wine might have up to 14 g of carbs in one serving. This wine contains no fiber contributing to the total carbohydrate value.
Fat and Protein
Muscadine wine is a fat-free alcoholic beverage. There is no saturated fat, trans fat or cholesterol in the wine. Some varieties of muscadine wine may contain a trace amount of protein, with a value under 1 g for a single serving.
Health Benefits
Research done at the University of Florida indicates that muscadine grapes have high levels of the phenolic compounds, catechins and ellagic acid. These substances may help reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, aging and other diseases. The grapes also have high amounts of resveratrol. MayoClinic.com notes that resveratrol may reduce “bad” cholesterol levels, prevent blood vessel damage and reduce the occurrence of blood clots.
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