W&G news
09/2025
The Future of Wine
The Future of Wine Dear Wine & Health Friends, When I first pointed out the threat posed by the Guttempler/MOVENDI two years ago, som…
WINE AND HEALTH
W&G – Wine and Health is a platform for people who want to live healthily and enjoy wine. W&G has set itself the goal of researching and communicating the effects of moderate wine consumption on health. First, the wines are analysed: the content of health-promoting substances such as polyphenols and flavonoids is determined. They sustainably lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart attack by up to 50 percent and have a positive effect on the ageing process (resveratrol) and type 2 diabetes. W&G awards wines according to the amount of these ingredients. W&G recommends MODERATE wine consumption. Larger amounts of alcohol endanger health.
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THE ANALYSIS
At the HBLAuBA Klosterneuburg, the oldest wine-growing school, the wine analyses are carried out by the testing facility accredited according to ISO 17025. More than 500 different ingredients are summarised and evaluated according to the W&G concept in polyphenols and flavonoids.
HEALTH
W&G focuses on the polyphenols and flavonoids that are dissolved in wine and act in a natural way. Polyphenols and flavonoids are also found in chocolate, pomegranate, green tea, aronia berries, walnuts and … in grapes. Univ.Prof. DDr. Wolfgang Graninger – the internationally recognised physician for internal medicine, infection and tropical medicine – has the knowledge and the relevant studies. He evaluates the effect of polyphenols and flavonoids.
VITICULTURE
The vine builds its own immune system. Polyphenols and flavonoids are deposited in the skins of the grapes. These ingredients protect the berries from UV radiation, pests and fungal infestation. The less the vines are supported by pesticides during the growing season, the more they have to strengthen their own immune system — and produce more polyphenols.
In red wine, polyphenols and flavonoids are leached from the grape skins during mash fermentation and stored in the wine. The mash standing time and fermentation temperature play an important role.
AWARDS
The W&G quality seal awards wines after analysis. The amount of ingredients — polyphenols, resveratrol, flavonoids — is thereby easily recognisable. The W&G quality seal is awarded in 3 levels.
Amount of polyphenols with a measurable effect on the organism.
Amount of polyphenols with a strong effect on the organism.
Amount of polyphenols with an optimal effect on the organism.
WINERIES
The wines of these winemakers have been analysed and awarded. Wines available directly from the winery.
Adanti | Allacher Vinum Pannonia | Alpamanta (Argentinien) | Bayer Erbhof | Ernst Triebaumer | Franz u. Christine Netzl | Gerhard Markowitsch | Hannes Reeh | Hans Moser | Hans und Anita Nittnaus | HBLAuBA Klosterneuburg | Horst Gager | Horvath Gols | Josef Artner | Josef Igler | K+K | Lenz Moser Weingut | Lenz Moser XV | Lukas Markowitsch | Meinrad Markowitsch | Remushof Jagschitz | Robert Payr | Scheiblhofer | Schilfschneider | Schödl Familie | Stefanshof | Toni Hartl | Wegenstein | Weinbau Pack Hartberg | Weingut Edelmann | Weingut Esterhazy | Weingut Gebrüder Nittnaus | Weingut Greil | Weingut Höpler | Weingut IBY | Weingut Jalits | Weingut Juliana Wieder Neckenmarkt | Weingut Keringer | Weingut MAD | Weingut Pleil | Weingut Prieler | Weingut R&A Pfaffl | Weingut Salzl Seewinkelhof | Weingut Schwertführer 47er Sooß | Weingut Silvia Heinrich | Weingut Weber | Weingut Weber Stainz | Weingut Zehetbauer | Weinschloss Koarl Thaller | WG Jacqueline Klein eGen | Winkler-Hermaden | Winzerhaus Nittnaus
THE EXPERTS
"What are the effects of the phenols and flavanes of the awarded wines on health?"
"Moderate red wine consumption versus alcohol addiction"
"Which ingredients in red wine have the strongest effect on our health?"
"A daily glass of red wine with a high polyphenol and flavane content can considerably reduce the risk of heart attack."
"The wines should taste good." The wines undergo the classic sensory test: colour, smell, taste …
"Everyone should know."