Red dry wine: good and bad. The best red dry wines

Red wine is made from various varieties of red and black grapes. A glass of such a drink can do much more than just help to relax during a date or after a hard day. Especially red dry wine. The benefits and harm of such wine have long been the subject of research and debate by scientists. As with almost all products, there are supporters of both the first and the second point of view.

Physicians who consider the drink useful, talk about longevity, reduce the risk of heart disease and reduce cholesterol. Opponents remind of the calories that are contained in it, the reduction in the speed of reaction and the long way to the scourge of the Russian people - alcoholism.

Increased life expectancy

Researchers at the Harvard Medical School confirm that resveratrol is able to withstand aging by stimulating the production of protein, which protects the body from "age-related diseases." This powerful plant antioxidant is found in peel, seeds and in smaller quantities in the leaves of grapes. In the process of making wine, it remains in the drink, along with a whole collection of other equally interesting and interesting components, such as tannins, flavonoids, tannins, quercetin.

Improving memory

Good dry red wine can improve short-term memory. After thirty minutes of testing, the researchers found that experiment participants using resveratrol-containing supplements showed a significant improvement in word memorization, as well as better performance of the hippocampus. This part of the brain, according to modern science, is responsible for new memories, learning and emotions.

Reducing the risk of heart disease

In 2007, the results of the study were published, during which facts were collected to prove the hypothesis that procyanidins, components found in red wine tannins, help support the cardiovascular system. Especially high content of these components in wines produced in the southwestern regions of France and Sardinia. People, in general, also live there longer.

Another study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health showed that moderate consumption of red wine reduces the risk of a heart attack.

Improves eye health

Red dry wine, the benefit and harm of which is constantly being studied, was also noted in connection with the state of eye health. At the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, a summary of several years of research conducted in Iceland was presented. Conclusions - people who drink red wine moderately, have half the chances of getting cataracts, rather than those who drink a lot or do not drink at all.

At the same time, under moderate drinkers, they meant those who drink no more than 2-3 glasses a day and at least 2 glasses a month.

Reducing the risk of cancer

According to the findings of researchers from the University of Virginia, a component that is contained in the grape skin, is capable of destroying cancer cells. This refers to resveratrol. It acts by blocking the development of the key protein needed for such degenerated cells.

Improved dental health

Polyphenols in wine can slow the development of bacteria in the mouth and potentially help prevent holes in the teeth. This is reported by a summary of observations, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (from the American Chemical Society). During the study, the bacteria responsible for tooth damage were exposed to various liquids. The wine showed quite high efficiency in the fight against them.

Decreased cholesterol

Another study, conducted in Madrid, proved that a good dry red wine, for example, the varieties Tempranillo and Rioja, can reduce cholesterol. In healthy subjects after the use of components found in the wine, the level of "bad" cholesterol fell by 9%. The results of using the same wine components of people with elevated cholesterol showed a drop in its quantity by 12%.

Help in protecting against colds

This drink is also a good protection against colds (thanks to the antioxidants that it contains). For those who drink more than 14 glasses of wine throughout the week, the risk of getting sick is 40% less.

Is it harmful?

A lot of research results are known, suggesting that all that red dry wine brings is good. And the harm, however, is from him, too. Wine is not useful for everyone. And most importantly, it is not useful in any quantity. In various publications, the recommendations about the number fluctuate - from 50 to 200-300 grams per day. More often than not, you can meet the advice to drink no more than three glasses to men and one and a half to women.

The amount of more than 300 grams per day of benefit will not bring - on the contrary, the effect becomes directly opposite. It is important to distinguish between what kind of wine is used, because only natural, good drink helps.

The best red dry wines

The age of the wine is comparable to the age of civilization: the real proof is that the archeologists found vessels with drinks made 2 thousand years ago. These are products from rice and other ingredients (rather than white or red dry wine) - the benefits and harms of beverages with such restraint are not assessable, because hardly anyone would have risked evaluating them personally. The taste is also unknown - such tasters can not try, because it can be unsafe for health, but the popularity of the vine is very eloquent.

In the modern world, good drinks are made in several regions of the planet - among them France, Italy, Spain, Georgia, there are excellent varieties in the USA, New Zealand and Australia, in the expanses of the former Soviet republics.

The best red dry wines of Georgia are Saperavi and Mukuzani. "Mukuzani" is made and is considered one of the best wines from the grape variety "saperavi". It lasts at least three years and is great for meat. From the same grade, Saperavi wine is made (it is aged for at least a year), which, like red wines in general, works well with meat.

Among the wines of Spain is worth mentioning Pingus 2006, received the highest scores from the wine expert Robert Parker. It fits well with meat dishes and hard cheeses, but its value is over 1000 euros.

Unico Reserva Especial NV, Vina El Pison 2007, L` Espill, Vega Sicilia Unico 1998, Enate reserva especial 1998 - excellent red dry wines, reviews and high ratings given by famous tasters and connoisseurs.

Red dry wines of France - Chateau Bessan Segure Medoc, Chateau Grand Medoc Ferre CORDIER, Chateau Gillet Bordeaux AOC, Tour de Mandelotte Bordeaux AOC (suitable for almost anything), Premius Bordeaux AOC, Castel Bordeaux AOC (to meat or chocolate), Bordeaux Collection Privee CORDIER (perfectly combined with pates and cheeses).

By the way, French wines are divided into several categories by quality, and AOC is the highest of them. These are real jewels among wines - the quality and characteristics of these drinks are controlled by a special institution (INAO).

You can not ignore Italy - this is one of the oldest wine regions of the planet, and the drinks here are made of the appropriate taste and quality. The best of them assigned category DOCG, the level slightly lower - DOC.

The best red dry wines of this region are Barbaresco (one of the ten best wines in the world), Barolo, Chianti, Salice Salentino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Valpolicella. These are drinks worthy of the highest ratings (and having them) and are mandatory for tasting to all who want to try a great wine.

Manufactured in different parts of Italy, they are united by taste, quality and reputation in the category of "Top Class". These wines are quite capable of competing with the best products of France, Spain and other winemaking countries.

Red dry table wine of these regions is not considered high quality, however it is very worthy of taste, and it can be safely bought for dinner or dinner.