Men Cook with Red Wine – And So Do Women

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 with health-promoting compounds.
A study conducted by HBLAuBA Klosterneuburg revealed that up to 80% of the polyphenols and flavonoids in red wine remain intact even after cooking.
"We were surprised at how many of the grapevine’s immune-boosting compounds survive the high temperatures of cooking," said Dr. Reinhard Eder, Director of the Klosterneuburg Viticulture School.
Vitamins, on the other hand, are destroyed by heat, making polyphenols and flavonoids even more valuable in cooked dishes.
And for those worried about alcohol content—most of it evaporates during cooking.
So, if you have a bottle of wine that doesn’t quite meet your taste expectations, use it for cooking.
And remember—there are more ways to cook with wine than just making mulled wine!
Try it for yourself:

🔗 Wiener Goulash with Red Wine Recipe