Enjoying Different Types of Red Wine

More people are trying red wines these days than ever before. At least part of the reason are the reports that red wine has many health benefits. Red wine are high in anti-oxidants and contain tannins and iron. It has been credited with reducing certain ! cancer risks, lowering blood pressure and lowering cholesterol levels. There is a caveat, to receive the maximum benefit, a person shouldn’t drink more than one glass of red one a day. The alcohol in wine can lead to liver damage if you drink too much. Anyone taking prescription medication should ask their doctor before drinking wine or any alcoholic beverage. You shouldn’t drink wine if you are taking any medication with acetaminophen. The combination of alcohol and acetaminophen can result in severe liver damage. If your doctor approves, a nice glass of red wine with a meal enhances your dining experience.

Wine

There are many domestic and imported red wines available at liquor stores and supermarkets. Wines range in price from under $10 to thousands of dollars a bottle. Red table wines include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Burgundy, Chianti, Claret, some Ports and more. Many fine wines are produced in the Napa Valley of California. Tennessee is gaining recognition for its wines as is New York State.

For people who like very dry full bodied wines, burgundy and chianti are good choices. Merlot and cabernet sauvignon are less dry and have a smooth finish. Port is quite sweet and is considered a desert, but not all ports are red wines. The varieties of wines are created by using different types of grapes. Some wines use only one type, while varietal wines use a mixture of grapes. The whole grape, including the skin, is fermented to produce red wines.

Experiment with different wines and try the wines with different foods un! til you find the wine, or combination of food and wine, that you like best. You dont have to be an expert to enjoy a glass of any type of red wine. New varieties are being created all the time, as countries like Australia, Israel, Chile, Hungary and Romania enter the wine exporting business. The new varieties of grapes and the different climates and soils add a new richness to the world of wine.