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