In the modern world, there are several thousand varieties of red and white wine. The history of winemaking originates in ancient times. For many centuries, public opinion has been maintained about the incredible benefits of this drink. However, to some extent this is true. Analyzing the composition of wine, you can easily see this.
Characteristic and types
Its shade ranges from light yellow to rich crimson, turning into black. The price of the finished product will depend on the place of growth of the grape, its variety and aging.
Varieties of red wine are divided into dessert, dining and aperitifs. Their main difference from each other is the content of sugar and alcohol. And also there are sepage and varietal types of drink. The latter are made from one variety of grapes, and sepage - from several. One of the best grapes for making red wine is Cabernet Sauvignon.
What is red dry made of?
In the chemical composition of wine there is a fairly large amount of vitamin P, C and group B. Each of them has its own value. For example, vitamin P significantly strengthens the capillaries and makes the vessels elastic. Group B is involved in the metabolism and heals the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, and C helps fight colds. Not without reason, on the basis of red wine, medicines are often prepared according to recipes of traditional medicine, taken at the first sign of a cold. A warmed drink with cinnamon and a slice of lemon is an excellent preventive measure for the common cold, sore throat and cough. From trace elements, the following are distinguished:
- Magnesium that strengthens the heart muscle.
- Zinc, which favorably affects the sexual sphere of both men and women. The lack of this trace element sometimes leads to infertility.
- A sufficiently large amount of chromium breaks down subcutaneous fat and contributes to weight loss.
Very often, red wine is recommended for people working in hazardous industries in order to remove radioactive substances. It received this property thanks to such a rare trace element as rubidium.
No less valuable in the composition of dry red wine are tannins, tannins, flavonoids and catechins. Each of them has its own beneficial effect:
- Anthocyanins act as a natural antibiotic and preservative. It is thanks to him that a grape drink is not afraid of fungi.
- Flavonoids possess pronounced antioxidant properties. They rejuvenate the body, restore the respiration of cells and participate in their division.
- Catechins have a similar property.
In ordinary wine, the amount of alcohol does not exceed 11%, the rest of the product is water. Organic acids give the acidic taste: malic, succinic, lactic and acetic.
Semisweet red
The amount of alcohol in it usually does not exceed 14%. It is quite sweet in taste, has a wonderful rich color and a pleasant aroma. Of the minerals, the largest amount of semisweet wine belongs to the following elements:
- Fluoride, a beneficial effect on teeth and bones.
- Potassium, without which it is difficult to imagine healthy muscles.
- Magnesium Its lack leads to spasms of the limbs.
- Calcium, contributing to the health of the musculoskeletal system.
- The gland, which is involved in hematopoiesis.
- Selenium, zinc and copper, which affect the functioning of the genitourinary system and normalize metabolic processes.
It contains a fairly large amount of folic acid. This element is recommended to be used before and during pregnancy to preserve the fetus. Of the vitamins, H, P, C and group B can be distinguished.
This product contains a fairly large number of kilocalories (83), which can be explained by the presence of sugar in the wine. There are no fats in it, and the amount of protein is negligible. But in this drink there are carbohydrates derived from glucose.
The benefits of red
He has been found to have antifungal properties. It also cleans teeth well, flushes away dirt and prevents tooth decay and periodontal disease. This alcoholic drink is able to relax, thanks to which a person manages to avoid stress and maintain peace of mind. Thanks to grapes, the composition of wine contains a very large amount of antioxidants. Some substances are quite rare and are found in a very small number of plants. In order to keep teeth healthy, they consume it not before meals, but after it.
White wine
It differs from red in that it is made from white grapes with peeling. Due to the fact that it is bottled immediately after fermentation, this drink is more refined.
Sometimes for its preparation it is not necessary to use only white grapes. For example, in France it is made from red berries, but due to the fact that the peel and seeds are immediately removed, the liquid does not have time to turn dark.
There are not so many vitamins in white wine. The largest amount belongs to B2 and C. Carbohydrates in this drink are slightly larger than in red, and the amount of proteins is the same. And it’s less caloric. So, in 100 g of the product there is only 65 kilocalories.
Beneficial features
Drinking wine in moderation can significantly reduce blood cholesterol and thus strengthen the heart and improve the condition of blood vessels. The property of wine was noted to improve memory and fight senile dementia. In countries where the population prefers to drink this drink, a fairly small number of cancers.
One glass a day can bring a lot of benefits, even despite the sugar content. Grapes in itself is a rather useful berry, and in the process of fermentation some of its properties are noticeably enhanced. Due to the special composition and the presence of a huge number of various acids, this drink perfectly fights colds and destroys harmful microflora.
The harm of wine
The composition of red wine contains a lot of kilocalories. If you drink this drink regularly, you can quietly gain weight. White has too many acids, which negatively affect the condition of the teeth. In addition, this product can provoke diseases such as gout, arthritis, cirrhosis and diabetes. We must not forget that any wine - red or white - contains a sufficiently large amount of alcohol. Despite the fact that it is less than in vodka, many people, not knowing the measures, get drunk to them to a state of complete intoxication.
To whom it is contraindicated
First of all, it should not be consumed by children and pregnant women due to the presence of alcohol. Even for medicinal purposes, it is desirable to find another alternative medicine, which will have similar properties. Unfortunately, some parents make an unforgivable mistake by inviting their underage children to use heated red wine as a remedy for the common cold. For them, the best option would be a decoction of chamomile and linden flowers with honey and aloe juice. Not bad proved green or black tea with raspberry jam and a slice of lemon. In short, there are many recipes for treating children.
In case of an overdose, it can cause headaches. For some people, even a glass of this drink can bring excruciating pain. The thing is that the wine contains hydrocyanic acid, which in itself is a poison. If during the preparation of wine the bones and peel were immediately removed, then this substance, as a rule, will no longer be present in the composition of the product. Usually all red wine contains this undesirable component. It should not be used by people with kidney, liver failure, as well as allergies. There are people with individual intolerance to the components that make up this drink.
In short, the benefits of wine are undeniable. Some rules of use should be taken into account and not exceed the recommended norm.