A standard 750ml bottle of wine typically contains about 7.5 to 8 standard drinks, depending on the alcohol by volume (ABV), which usually ranges around 12.5% to 13.5% for many wines. For example, a 750ml bottle of white wine at 12.5% ABV contains roughly 7.5 standard drinks, while a red wine at 13.5% ABV contains about 8 standard drinks. Some sources also mention around 5 standard drinks for wines closer to 12% ABV, but the common range is closer to 7.5 to 8 standard drinks per bottle. Standard drinks measure the amount of pure alcohol, and one standard drink contains about 10 grams of pure alcohol. The exact number can vary with the ABV stated on the bottle.
To summarize in a simple table:
Wine Type| Bottle Size| ABV (%)| Approximate Standard Drinks
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White Wine| 750ml| 12.5| 7.5
Red Wine| 750ml| 13.5| 8
Lower ABV Wine| 750ml| ~12| ~5
Knowing the number of standard drinks can help manage alcohol consumption safely. Checking the label of each wine bottle for exact content is advisable, as variations exist across brands and styles.
