A day without wine is day without sunshine....

Red wine is agelessly renown to be have full health benefits when used in moderation. Aside from having the effort to understand the 'French paradox', on why French people consume fatty foods but do not develop heart ailments. Wine invigorates and evokes four of our five basic senses, including our human spirit.

It is originally a product of soil, geography, climate, vintage conditions, grape diversity, production technology and aging regimen whereby it can extend more variations and possibilities for sensual appeal than perhaps any other stimulus.

Wine's chemical composition makes it as a natural accompaniment to numerous foods. It's mild acidity contrast with the oily or fatty content. A food or a wine alone may taste good but complementing and contrasting them together can even create a better tandem in your taste buds.

The best thing about red wine is the composition of flavonoids, a type of polyphenol having antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties; also helpful in maintaining health of small blood vessels and connective tissues. It also contains one of the most studied antioxidants called resveratrol, which comes from grape skins and seeds. Free radicals are prevented by antioxidants from causing damage to cells. In addition, antioxidants are good cancer preventative agents and stimulates the burning of body fats.

Wine is a psychotropic drug since it contains ethanol like all other beverages. As the alcohol's quantity in the blood increase, its toxics effects become more pronounced. Too much alcohol can be unhealthy for the mind and the body. The reason why proper serving of wine should be importantly considered to avoid overindulgence.

To fully receive the benefits of red wine, it must be taken in moderation like up to 1 - 2 glasses a day, and regularly. If you ask whether alcohol helps, the alcohol in wine is basically helpful in the production of good cholesterol. Studies have shown that red wine can prevent common cold and can increase life span by 80 percent. Not only that, it limits the damage of unhealthy fried foods and heightens cardiovascular benefits.

The moderate consumption of red wine is good for us. Life can be interestingly healthier, longer and most of all enjoyable when a dinner is served with a pleasurably glass of red wine.