10 Facts About Wine That Will Impress Your Friends

Would you like to impress your friends with your wine knowledge? Whether you’re going to a wine tasting or heading out for dinner at your favorite restaurant, sharing unique facts about wine is a guaranteed way to impress your friends. Occasionally bring up these fun facts during any party or gathering where wine is present.

1-     The top five countries that produce wine are France, Italy, Spain, United States and China.

2-     Wine has been mentioned in historical texts including the Holy Bible and is still considered a religious symbol to many different religions around the world.

3-     Clear juice is produced from white and red grapes alike. The color of red or rosé wines come from the fermentation of the red grape skins. Rosé wines are removed early to produce a lighter color.

4-     A woman’s digestive system has less of the enzyme that is used to metabolize ethanol compared to men. For this reason, women are capable of becoming drunker than men when drinking wine.

5-     It takes 2.8 pounds of grapes to produce just one bottle of wine.

6-     The type of soil, climate and topography has a large impact on the flavor of the wine.

7-     Wine has the capability of dilating small blood vessels, which helps in the prevention of clotting and angina.

8-     Wine does not contain cholesterol or fat. So if you are on a diet, you can be assured it will not affect your health negatively.

9-     Wine has the power to aid in the digestive process. It also has the ability to provide a wide range of health benefits such as maintaining balanced blood sugar levels, lowering cholesterol, and fighting certain types of cancer.

10-  Wine has a relaxing, calming side affect. It is known to relieve tension, reduce anxiety and is considered a natural mild tranquilizer.

Don’t hesitate, share these fun facts with friends and impress even the most knowledgeable wine enthusiasts. Wine is adored worldwide, so you can even share these facts while traveling to almost any destination that serves wine. You will be sure to meet new friends and fellow wine enthusiasts across the country.