Current articles about wine and health.
Wine and Corona – What Else? 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. However, large-scale wine producers dominated supermarket shelves, le…
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The Dimension of Wine 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 dimensions: • A centerpiece for social gatherings, discussions, and new…
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Analysis Brings Certainty 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 phenol content among tested red wines can vary up to fivefold. W&G has …
Read more →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 number: 0664 233 7 554 As an expert for W&a…
Read more →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 recent study published in Wine Spectator provides compelling evidence of this link: 🔗 Flavonols Foun…
Read more →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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