Current articles about wine and health.
W&G Wine & Health in Eisenberg The Eisenberg winemakers' association invited Herbert Braunöck to present the W&G concept. Eisenberg, located in southern Burgenland, is renowned for its exceptional Blaufränkisch wines and offers ideal conditions for producing wines …
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Wine & Health – On the Trail of Phenols Living longer and aging healthily—this is the challenge for medicine, the pharmaceutical industry, nutrition, wellness, and lifestyle. It concerns all of us, at every age, and accompanies us throughout our lives. The vision of a sing…
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The Cabernet Franc 2017 – Over 5000 mg/L of Polyphenols and Flavonoids This is the first wine tested by W&G to contain such high levels of health-promoting compounds. Congratulations to winemaker Scheiblhofer! Additionally, the Zweigelt 2017, Shiraz 2017, and the Cuvée Pra…
Read more →Red Wine in Gastronomy In most cases, diners choose white wine to accompany their meal—unless they are beer drinkers or abstain from alcohol for personal reasons. When a group of three or four people dines together, the host often considers ordering a bottle. One bottle for fo…
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Alcohol in Education Who teaches young people how to handle alcohol responsibly? This topic reminds me of the long-debated sex education discussions. What a delicate balancing act it was! It took time before doctors, parents, religious leaders, and educators could agree on a c…
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200 x 4 = 800 200 exhibitors, each offering an average of 4 wine samples, resulted in a total of 800 red wines available for tasting at the Falstaff Red Wine Gala. On November 25, 2019, 200 Austrian winemakers showcased their red wines in the Hofburg, eagerly awaiting the anno…
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Blaufränkisch Chevalier 2017 & Merlot Reserve 2017 from IBY Red Wine Estate Two exceptional red wines from Horitschon, produced in an outstanding vintage, have been awarded 3 points by W&G Wine & Health. The Blaufränkischland region is among Austria’s finest red wi…
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Analysis vs. Sensory Perception Sommeliers may not like to hear it, but there are other criteria for evaluating wine beyond aroma, taste, and color. At W&G Wine & Health, the focus is on health-promoting compounds—polyphenols and flavonoids. A chemical analysis determi…
Read more →Courage to Speak the Truth Moderate wine consumption is healthy. More and more advocates of this view are stepping forward in the media. The newspaper Der Standard/Gesundheit reported on March 12, 2019, stating: "However, small amounts (…) can have positive effects, particular…
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Tannat 2016 by Horst Gager – Tested and Awarded by W&G Wine & Health The Tannat 2016 has been analyzed by W&G Wine & Health and awarded 3 W&G points, placing it among the red wines with the highest concentration of polyphenols and flavonoids. These health-p…
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