There have been many reports in recent years extolling the health benefits of red wines. Red wines are high in anit-oxidants and contain iron. The dry varieties of red wine contain tannins which are beneficial to digestion. Red wine has been credited with reducing cancer risks and lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It is recommended that the average person drink one glass of red wine a day to achieve maximum health benefits. Too much wine, red or white is not healthy since the alcohol can damage the liver. If you are on any medications, ask your doctor about drinking wine. Never drink wine or any alcohol if you are taking medication that contains acetaminophen (Tylenol) as the combination can cause liver damage. A glass of red wine with dinner is the perfect accompaniment to a nice meal and helps relieve the stress of your day.

Choosing A Red Wine

There are many types of red wine on the market today. This is beneficial to consumers because they can find the type of red wine that fits the meal that they are preparing or fits their palate. There are certain types of red wines that are more palatable to people who are just beginning to appreciate red wine and there are other types that are full bodied and great accents to spicy meals and heavier red meat dishes.

For people who like very dry full bodied wines, burgundy and chianti are good choices. Merlot and cabernet sauvignon are less dry and have a smooth finish. Port is quite sweet and is considered a desert, but not all ports are red wines. The varieties of wines are created by using different types of grapes. Some wines use only one type, while varietal wines use a mixture of grapes. The whole grape, including the skin, is fermented to produce red wines.

The type of red wine that you chose will depend on your personal taste. Some people like very dry wines like Beaujolais, while others prefer sweeter wines. Wine is something of an acquired taste, many people don't like it the first time they try it. At one time most imported red wine came from France and Italy, but newer exporters include Israel, Australia, Chile, and some eastern European states.

 

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