| Wines are of many types. Red wine is a type | | | | preventing cardiovascular problems and also |
| of wine which is extracted from red, dark | | | | cancer because of its medicinal properties. |
| purple or blue colored grapes. This wine is | | | | Pinot noir: Pinot noir is rarely found |
| red in color. Red wine is produced by | | | | because it is difficult to grow. This red |
| fermenting grape juice. The red color of the | | | | wine plant is cultivated in countries like |
| wine is due to the tannins present in the | | | | New Zealand, USA, Oregon and many other |
| wine which is a chemical compound. Red wine | | | | valleys. This red wine is best suited with |
| is stronger than white wine. Red wine is the | | | | meat and lamb. Zinfandel: Zinfandel is the |
| most popular wine compared to other wines and | | | | native wine of California because it is |
| is produced all over the world. There are | | | | produced only in California. This is very hot |
| almost 50 varieties of red wines like | | | | and spicy in taste and goes well with meat, |
| Australian Shiraz, Syrah, Chianti, Bordeaux, | | | | pizzas, and pastas. Sangiovese: Sangiovese |
| Sauvignon, etc. Red wine comes in different | | | | goes well with Italian dishes and is |
| flavors some of which are listed here: | | | | available in valley areas. Barbera: Barbera |
| Cherry, Plum, Blackberry, Raspberry, Currant, | | | | is available only in USA. Wine and Health |
| Raisin, Fig, Pepper, Clove, Cinnamon, Coffee, | | | | Consumption of wine to a limited extent may |
| Cocoa, Mocha, Tobacco, Leather, etc. Types of | | | | be beneficial to one's health. It removes bad |
| red wine The type of Red wine depends on the | | | | cholesterol and increases good cholesterol |
| area in which it is produced and the type of | | | | while reducing blood clotting, which is used |
| grape used for extracting the wine. Syrah: | | | | to prevent a number of heart diseases and |
| Syrah, also called as 'Shiraz', is mostly | | | | leukemia, because it acts as an antioxidant. |
| served with meat, beef or pastas. They are | | | | They are used to prevent Parkinson's disease |
| mostly dark colored wines. Syrah is widely | | | | because of presence of 'resveratrol' in the |
| cultivated in the regions of France, | | | | wine. Red wine contains higher amount of |
| Australia, and California. One of the main | | | | flavonoids which is very useful. Melatonin |
| ingredients of 'syrah' is 'aroma' which is | | | | present in red wine is used to cure a number |
| very good for health. Merlot: Merlot, a red | | | | of skin diseases. Over consumption of wine |
| wine, is known for its light color and soft | | | | may lead to many health problems like: 1) Red |
| taste. It can be served with any kind of | | | | wine headache (RWD) - It is a disease caused |
| food. It is a very light drink and is not | | | | due to excessive consumption of red wine, |
| strong at all. 'Merlot' is cultivated in | | | | which may further lead to nausea. 2) |
| countries like Romania, Chile, Washington, | | | | Consumption of red wine is hazardous during |
| Italy and Australia. They are also present in | | | | pregnancy. It also increases the chances of |
| herbal and medicinal form. Cabernet | | | | breast cancer. 3) Brain migraines 4) Diabetes |
| sauvignon: Cabernet sauvignon is produced | | | | Hence, moderation is highly recommended for |
| from oak. This red wine is beneficial in | | | | the consumption of red wine. |