Red wine was first manufactured in Georgia as far back as 6000 B.C. This is why Georgia is known as the “cradle of wine.” But today, apart from Georgia, France, Spain and Italy are some of the top red wine-producing nations in the world. It is considered to be a delicacy in almost every country around the world.
Red wine as you all know is a beverage made by fermenting the juice of grapes whose skins are dark in colour. It is an alcoholic drink. The making of red wine differs from white wine in its process and raw material. In the production process of red wine, the grape juice that is pressed from it is allowed to be infused with the skin of the dark grapes.
Characteristics Of Red Wine:
The first characteristic that you identify red wine is with its colour. It has a wide range of colours that range from deep & opaque purple to pale ruby. It could also be anything in between these two shades. As the red wine matures its dazzling and sprightly colours turn garnet or even brown in colour.
The next feature of red wine is the tannin present in it. By letting the juice infused with the skin and seeds and sometimes its stems also, the tannin is released from it. This sort of fermentation is known as whole cluster fermentation. This tannin has the function of giving the wine its structure and ageing characteristics.
The flavour of red wines changes with the variety of grapes that are used in their making. The flavour that you get in red wine is not an additive rather it comes from the variety of the grape itself.
The last characteristic that defines a good red wine is the acid present in it. It is one of the most vital components in a glass of red wine. It helps in preserving the wine as well as giving it freshness and structure.
The Various Types of Red Wine:
There are a few hundred varieties of red wine but only a handful few are used and recognized because of their taste and uniqueness. These few are as follows:
- Cabernet Franc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Gamay
- Grenache
- Malbec
- Merlot
- Mataro
- Nebbiolo
- Pinot Noir
- Sangiovese
- Syrah/ Shiraz
- Zinfandel
Benefits Of Red Wine:
Red wine does come with its share of a few health benefits that might do you good if drunk in moderate quantities. Red wine helps with various diseases and aids in fighting them. They are:
- Red wine is full of antioxidants. In fact, the antioxidants are richer in red wine because it is more in the darker grapes.
- The antioxidant called polyphenols is what keeps one’s heart healthy. Red wine is enriched with it.
- The higher fibre in red wine keeps the bad cholesterol low in the human body.
- Chances of catching a common cold of season changes are reduced in the human body while drinking red wine in a moderate amount.
- You can enjoy a good memory as well.
- If you suffer from digestive disorders, drinking red wine would be beneficial.
- The chances of depression are also reduced while drinking red wine.
Wrapping It Up!
Red wine is very high in antioxidants and resveratrol that aid the human body against many diseases and also help to prevent them. It is also a good agent for promoting skin health by preventing fine lines and wrinkles from appearing on the face. It imparts a healthy glow and brightness to the skin. But as has already been mentioned before it should be consumed in moderate amounts that are only as good as required by your body.
