Current articles about wine and health.
Assoc. Prof. PD Dr. Dirk von Lewinski Joins the Expert Team at Wine & Health Prof. Dirk von Lewinski is the head of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at the Medical University of Graz. As the leader of the research group on Myocardial Function and Energetics, he conducts tra…
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Phenols – Health-Promoting Substances Pomegranate, aronia berries, chocolate, green tea, and red wine are foods and delicacies that contain significant amounts of phenols. By consuming the right red wine in moderation, you can meet your daily phenol intake with one to two glas…
Read more →"Chemical compounds found in foods and beverages such as green tea, muscadine grapes, and dark chocolate can bind to a specific enzyme or protease in the SARS-CoV-2 virus and block its function," according to a new study conducted by plant biologists at North Carolina State Un…
Read more →Neusiedlersee DAC Put to the Test First things first: Test passed. Until now, grape varieties such as Tannat, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, and Blaufränkisch were considered the top choices in terms of health-promoting compounds. However, recent analyses have shown that Zweigelt also…
Read more →Blaufränkisch Leithaberg DAC Put to the Test In the weeks leading up to Christmas, W&G Wine & Health tested Blaufränkisch wines from Leithaberg winemakers. After analysis at the Federal Institute of Klosterneuburg, the wines were awarded the W&G Quality Seal. Detai…
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Leithaberg DAC and Blaufränkischland Put to the Test In recent weeks, W&G Wine & Health has tested Blaufränkisch wines from winemakers in Blaufränkischland and Leithaberg DAC. The wines from Bayer-Erbhof, Horst Gager, Toni Hartl, Mad, Hans Moser, Prieler, and Stefan Ze…
Read more →Better Cognitive Function with Moderate Alcohol Consumption Low to moderate alcohol consumption appears to have a positive effect on brain function, according to the findings of a large-scale study from the USA. However, the German Society for Neurology advises interpreting th…
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SIRT Diet – Losing Weight with Red Wine Adele—singer and Grammy winner—reportedly lost 40 kilograms with this diet. SIRT stands for sirtuins, an enzyme that promotes weight loss. Along with the usual recommendations like regular exercise, a balanced diet rich in vegetables, fr…
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Men Cook with Red Wine – And So Do Women Deglazing roasted onions with wine, cooking kettle goulash with red wine, preparing onion soup—wine is not just a source of liquid and flavor enhancement, but also enriches dishes with health-promoting compounds. A study conducted by HB…
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The Difference is Striking! Schilcher and Blauer Wildbacher have exactly one thing in common—they come from the same grape variety. But that’s where the similarity ends. Here’s what the analysis revealed: • Schilcher contained 0.4 mg/L of polyphenols and 0.2 mg/L …
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