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What are the health benefits of drinking red wine?

The initial research on the health benefits of drinking red wine is promising. Red wine has been shown to raise the HDL or good cholesterol as well as mitigate damage cause by high levels of LDL or bad cholesterol. Red wine also helps prevent the formation of clots, thereby protecting the heart and brain from potential heart attacks or strokes. Evidence for this conclusion comes in part from studies done in France, where diets are often higher in fat but the incidence of heart disease is lower than in other countries where high fat diets are common.

What’s the difference? Red wine. In France, red wine is consumed regularly with meals and that seems to be the key factor in the lowered rate of heart disease in that country. Red wine also contains antioxidants, one of which is resveratrol. In lab mice, resveratrol has been shown to protect the subjects from obesity and diabetes. Whether those benefits can be gained by humans drinking red wine is not yet proven.

Red wine contains more of these beneficial antioxidants than white wine because the grapes are fermented for a longer time, so if you wish to reap the potential rewards from ingesting resveratrol, stick with a nice red. What researchers do know is that in moderation, red wine does seem to provide people with heart healthy benefits.

For those who think that if one drink is good then five will be better, remember that over-consumption of alcohol can damage your heart and create the same types of problems – obesity, high cholesterol, heart disease – that red wine in moderation can prevent.

Drinking red wine has been proven to reduce the chance of strokes and heart attacks

Which are the healthiest Italian red wines?

Some recent studies have shown the importance of red wine to our heart health. In fact, moderate amounts of red wine (one glass a day for women and two glasses per day for men) can prevent heart attacks from 30-50 %. Red wine can raise HDL cholesterol (the good kind) and lower LDL cholesterol (the bad kind).

Organic wines are especially healthy, as they are harvested without pesticides or fertilizers and they contain only half the amounts of sulfites as non-organic wine. Sulfites are a key contributor to the dreaded wine headache. When it comes to choosing an organic Italian wine, the possibilities are numerous. Casina di Cornia makes a nice, organic Chianti and Chianti reserve, starting at around $19. Barbera del Monferrato Nuova Cepelletta has obtained certification as a vegan and organic wine. The average retail price is around $15.

For those willing to splurge, Cupano Brunello di Montalcino is made from Sangiovese grapes and retails for just over $130. On the other end of the spectrum, for only $8 you can purchase a bottle of Italian Organic Rosso. This wine offers a rich cherry flavor with subtle hints of oak and spice. Terra Viva Merlot del Veneto is a medium-bodied merlot with fruity flavors. It is available for around $10.

On a final note, it has been revealed that wines made from the grapes of the Pinot Noir varieties have the highest levels of antioxidants. The Bodegas Chacra Pinot Noir is an excellent entry level wine from the Patagonia region of Italy. Finaly, Forteto della Luja Monferrato Rosso Le Greve is a nice blend of Pinot and Barbera.

Casina di Cornia produce a nice organic red wine

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