Rosé Wine And Its Special Health Profile

Petit Rosé is the newest lower alcohol by volume (ABV) rosé wine in the Kylie Minogue range discovered by accident after a mistake in the cellar. The result is a 7% ABV lightly sparkling rosé. Rosé wine occupies a unique position in the world of wine featuring a distinct health profile that lies between the robustness of red wine and the delicacy of white wine. The differences are primarily the result of vinification, that is, the short skin contact with red grapes, resulting in distinct health advantages for rosé.

Understanding The Wine

Rosé wine is a lighter type of wine that is characterized by its pink color. During the past decade, global consumption of rosé wine has risen to 10% from 8% in 2009.  Rosé wine has experienced an enormous rise in popularity across the globe over the past decade shifting from being a niche or seasonal beverage to becoming a worldwide staple. Rosé is no longer just a wine of the summer season. It is now adopted as a year-round beverage that can be served for during even during cold weather dinner.  It has a delightfully crisp taste holding together perfectly the lightheartedness of white wine with the subtle fruity character of a red wine. Its gastronomic versatility is equally loved, robust enough to go well with heartier dishes like grilled chicken but light enough for seafoods and salads. In addition, the distinctive pale salmon to bright coral pink hue is aesthetically pleasing. The attractiveness of this wine has made it a social media craze and a symbol of a chic, free-spirited, and elegant lifestyle. A broad array of rose wine also originates from bone dry and mineral driver to fruitier and slightly sweeter wine with an enormous variety that will satisfy every taste bud.

Lighter Way To Enjoy Moderate Antioxidants

Aside from these advantages, rosé wine also offers a perfect middle ground as a source of antioxidant. This vital health difference is in the concentration of the healthy plant nutrients known as polyphenols or phenolics. Compared to red wine, rosé contains that much lower total polyphenol and tannin content  because the grape skins are only in contact with the juice for a few hours compared to days or weeks in the case of red wine. However, compared to white wine, rosé contains more polyphenols because most whites are fermented without skin contact. Thus, rosé is a better source of antioxidants generally associated with wine’s moderate health effects like reducing oxidative stress and promoting cardiovascular health. In short, rosé offers a lighter, fresher way to have a healthy dose of moderate antioxidants.

Those who are afflicted with ‘wine headaches’ will also discover that consuming a dry rosé  can be a more enjoyable, less risky substitute for a red wine, for instance. The reason why is that rosé like white wine, contains comparatively similar low histamine levels. For instance, red wine contains a much higher concentration of histamine in the range of 20-200% greater than white wine because histamine is created during the fermentation process and intensified in the grape skins. The second benefit is that rosé has often lower alcoholic levels, hence a lower calorie content also. Due to the crisp lightness of the wine, it goes well with light and healthy food.

In conclusion, rosé wine has a distinct health profile with beneficial polyphenols and resveratrol. It also has a slightly lower caloric rating than both red and white wines. Ultimately, all these potential health effects are contingent upon moderate consumption.