|| Red Wine Description
Here are seven (7) interesting details about Red Wine.
#7_Anthocyanin, a flavonoid and tannins are types of polyphenols found in the skin of red grapes that give red wine its tinted colour.
#6_Further, over time, red wine may lose its red colour intensity.
#5_Interestingly, white wine can also be made from red grapes by minimizing contact with the grape skin before the fermentation process.
#4_The most common red wine types come from the species of grape; Vitis vinifera
#3_Red wine is rich in polyphenols, which may contribute to the inhibition of cholesterol plaque build- up in blood vessels, making it a heart healthy choice.
#2_The chemical stability and presence of tannins of the red grapes allow for longer ageing of red wine compared to white wine and usually contain lower levels of sulphite.
#1_Example types of grape varieties:
#7_Anthocyanin, a flavonoid and tannins are types of polyphenols found in the skin of red grapes that give red wine its tinted colour.
#6_Further, over time, red wine may lose its red colour intensity.
#5_Interestingly, white wine can also be made from red grapes by minimizing contact with the grape skin before the fermentation process.
#4_The most common red wine types come from the species of grape; Vitis vinifera
#3_Red wine is rich in polyphenols, which may contribute to the inhibition of cholesterol plaque build- up in blood vessels, making it a heart healthy choice.
#2_The chemical stability and presence of tannins of the red grapes allow for longer ageing of red wine compared to white wine and usually contain lower levels of sulphite.
#1_Example types of grape varieties:
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot grapes (France)
- Sangiovese grape (Italy)
- Malbec grape (Argentina)
- Garnacha tinta (Spain)