The principle applies: Tell me the sender and their intention, and I will tell you whether their message is true. Since Trump, there are no more lies, o...
November 2024: Results of White and Red Wine Analyses in Preparation for the W&G Symposium on 21.11.2024
Over 40 wines from 12 wineries were analyzed in the laboratory of HBLAuBA Klosterneuburg and evaluated according to the W&G Wine and Health rating system. W&G awards 1 to 3 points...
Studies have shown that there are significant differences in the effects of wine, beer, and spirits on health. While wine has been shown to have a positive effect on heart attack risk...
The symposium featured an international panel of experts: Prof. Dirk von Lewinski, Prof. Jannis Mouzas, and Prof. Nicolai Worm, specialists in cardiovascular health, cancer, and nutri...
Since the beginning of this year, alcohol has been under attack in the media. Numerous reports have highlighted the study by Tim Stockwell, concluding that there i...
W&G Launches Initiative: "The RED with Health-Promoting Compounds"
Dear Winemakers, The W&G Symposium is approaching, and with it comes a special initiative to analyze red wines for their polyphenol and flavonoid content. The go...
The Weinviertel is widely known and loved for its white wines, particularly Grüner Veltliner, the region’s flagship variety and the foundation of Austria’s first DAC designation....
When a topic turns into a question of faith, rational discussion often becomes impossible. Both sides become radicalized, refusing to listen to each other, accepting only ...
Ultrasound – An Experiment with Unexpected Results
The ultrasound treatment of grape must did not yield the expected increase in polyphenol content, as previously reported by W&G Wine & Health. However, the real surprise came when...
Ultrasound Treatment Does Not Enrich White Wine with Phenols – Unfortunately, No!
W&G Wine & Health focuses on health-promoting compounds in wine. Unlike red wine, which gains polyphenols and flavonoids through maceration fermentation, white wine typically does...
W&G Wine & Health invited all SALON-winning red wines for an analysis of their polyphenol and flavonoid content. The results are impressive—all five submitted samples received e...
Ultrasound in the Winery Reduces Maceration Time from Days to Minutes
Ultrasound (US), a mechanical process, not only shortens maceration time but also extracts phenols and flavonoids from grape skins, enriching the wine with these health-promoting comp...
Why a Little Alcohol Reduces Stress in the Brain and Protects the Heart
One, at most two small glasses per day—moderate alcohol consumption can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. A new study provides an explanation for this effect: Alcohol ap...
Dipl. Ing. Klaus Robatsch, KfV – Austrian Road Safety Board Klaus Robatsch, head of the Road Safety Department at the Austrian Road Safety Board (KfV), addressed the topic of alc...
Univ. Prof. Dr. Otto Lesch: Alcohol – Friend or Foe? Lecture at the Symposium on December 21, 2022, at the Billrothhaus
Alcohol is a global cultural heritage, yet drinking habits vary widely across different cultures. For example, the French consume red wine regularly but in moderation with their main ...
Horst Gager shares how the winemaking profession has changed over the past 30 years. He provides insights into the world of viticulture, current trends, and, of course, discusses the ...
Assoc. Prof. PD Dr. Dirk von Lewinski on the Health Effects of Moderate Wine Consumption
Assoc. Prof. PD Dr. Dirk von Lewinski provides insights into the health impact of moderate wine consumption on the immune system, cardiovascular health, blood pressure, cancer, cellul...
First Attempt: Exploring Phenols in Wine with Nose and Palate
On October 10, W&G Wine & Health will present its concept at the invitation of the Vienna Sommelier Association (WSOV). The focus will be on the positive effects of moderate consu...
Save the Date: December 21, 2022, at 7 PM W&G Wine & Health, in cooperation with the Society of Physicians, is hosting a symposium at the Billrothhaus on Decem...
Dr. Gerhard Hubmann – New Member of the W&G Expert Team
As a proponent of holistic medicine, Dr. Gerhard Hubmann is open to all approaches that help people maintain or regain their health. He believes that conventional medicine must be con...
The HBLAuBA in Klosterneuburg, the oldest viticulture school in the world, continues to play a crucial role in elevating the reputation of Austrian wine year after year. Now, the regi...
"Red wine?" "No thanks, I always get headaches—I can't tolerate histamine!" W&G Wine & Health has analyzed the histamine content of red wines, with measur...
Coffee, Alcohol, and Chocolate – A Health Perspective
The Society of Physicians hosted a symposium on pleasure foods and heart health at the Billrothhaus in Vienna. On March 23, 2022, renowned doctors presented scientific findings on the...
The Outcry Had an Effect – Alcohol Warning Labels Rejected
The proposal to label alcoholic beverages as carcinogenic with mandatory warning labels has been rejected by the EU Parliament. While this decision prevents the measure from being imp...
Following the example of the graphic warnings on cigarette packs, EU experts are now considering mandatory written warnings on bottles of alcoholic beverages. Studies confirm that alc...
Pleasure Foods and the Heart – Coffee, Alcohol, and Chocolate from a Cardiovascular Perspective
Society of Physicians: Symposium on March 23, 2022, at 7 PM in Billrothhaus, Frankgasse 8, 1090 Vienna The heart takes center stage at this symposium, where experts will explore ho...
Winner of the Falstaff Red Wine Grand Prix 2021 in the category Young Red Wine Cuvée 2020 All three analyzed wines from 2019 have been awarded 3 W&G points,...
Heideboden Red Wine Cuvée 2020 from Weingut Keringer – MASSIV Wine
Winner of the Falstaff Red Wine Grand Prix 2021 in the category Young Red Wine Cuvée 2020 The Heideboden Red Wine Cuvée 2020 is a juicy blend of the autochthonous grape varieties...
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...
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, yo...
Chemical Compounds in Food May Inhibit a Key Enzyme of SARS-CoV-2
"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 bloc...
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 comp...
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, W&G Wine & Health tested Blaufränkisch wines from Leithaberg winemakers. After analysis at the Federal Institute of Klosterneubu...
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, ...
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...
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 ...
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 w...
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 reveale...
W&G Wine & Health – A Benefit for Winemakers and Wine Enthusiasts
Winemakers submit their red wine to W&G Wine & Health and receive a detailed analysis from the Viticulture School and Federal Institute of Klosterneuburg regarding its...
To Winemakers, Wine Enthusiasts, and Health-Conscious Consumers
W&G Wine & Health – A New Dimension in Wine Phenols, which are extracted from the grape skins during maceration, are present in wine and offer significant health benefits.
This is the winemaker’s presentation to consumers, their public appearance. The generational shift, when winemaking is passed from parents to children, becomes most visible in one k...
Red wines contain health-promoting phenols in varying amounts due to maceration during fermentation. These compounds can reduce the risk of heart attack by up to 50% and slow down the...
Under the title “Adele’s Recipe: Slim with Sirtfood,” the Healthy & Fit supplement (Issue 23/2020) of the Austrian newspaper Österreich published an article about weight loss...
Consumer behavior remained largely unchanged during the crisis—except for toilet paper, of course. The lack of direct winery sales was partially offset by increased online sales....
The pandemic has put an end to social wine gatherings! Temporarily? Let’s hope so! Only now do we realize that wine is more than just a drink—it’s an experience with many dim...
The age-old belief states: "A glass of red wine in the evening promotes health." But not all red wines are the same. As W&G Wine & Health laboratory analyses show, the ...
Univ. Prof. DDr. Wolfgang Graninger Available by Phone
From April 1st to April 19th, 2020, the renowned internist and immunologist will be available daily from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM to provide information on the coronavirus. 📞 Contact...
Moderate red wine consumption reduces the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's. The polyphenols and flavonoids found in red wine have a preventive effect against these diseases. A ...
The Eisenberg winemakers' association invited Herbert Braunöck to present the W&G concept. Eisenberg, located in southern Burgenland, is renowned for its exceptional Blaufr...
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 accom...
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...
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 dine...
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 bef...
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 Aust...
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 comp...
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...
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. The...
"Wine is alcohol, and alcohol is harmful!" – This is the absolute stance of alcohol opponents. There is no room for discussion about quantity. Is any amount of alcohol harmf...
Scientific studies on wine primarily focus on the effects of alcohol, often grouping wine together with beer, sparkling wine, spirits, and liqueurs. However, W&G Wine & Health emp...
MEDICUS – A Red Wine with Health-Promoting Compounds
With MEDICUS, a unique red wine cuvée was created for the first time through a collaboration between Dr. Gerhard Hubmann, a physician, and Horst Gager, a winemaker. MEDICUS is rich i...
When we speak about MODERATE wine consumption today and in the future, we always mean enjoyment with balance and responsibility. Any form of abuse is harmful and must be rejected unco...
W&G Wine & Health is a platform for people who want to live healthily and enjoy drinking wine. W&G aims to research and communicate the positive effects of moderate wine consump...
