Grape wines are beneficial for the human body, according to recent medical findings. Studies show that a moderate intake of wine lowers the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular disease. The benefits of grape wine are well-known to consumers around the world. Read on to learn more about this healthy beverage. But first, let’s review the various types of grape wines. What’s the difference between Concord grapes and Ice wine? How do you determine which is better?

Vitis vinifera

Wine is made from the grapevine, Vitis vinifera. There are over 1,000 different grape varieties. These modern varieties have been developed by crossing pre-existing varieties, which is how we got Pinot Noir and Riesling today. Many wine regions, such as the Middle East, cultivated grapevines and grew them in the New World. Each grape variety has a distinct flavor and is used to make wines. Examples of popular varieties are Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Riesling.

In France, viticulture was primarily based on V. vinifera, and many of today’s popular grapes were developed after deliberate crosses. For example, the Petite Sirah is widely believed to be a descendant of Durif, but it was likely developed from a seedling of Peloursin x Syrah planted around 1880. Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are both the result of deliberate crosses.

Concord grapes

The best time to harvest Concord grapes for making grape wine is during the fall. Concord grapes have a deep purple to dark blue skin. They are easy to separate from the grape. They have a mild, grapey flavor that is similar to that of a soda pop, but with a slightly musky and floral note. This grape variety is part of the Vitis labrusca grape family and is also known as the slip-skin grape, fox grape, skunk, and fox grape.

Wine Glasses And Bottle With Barrel In Vineyard At Sunset

The newest campaign aims to increase public awareness of the benefits of Concord grapes in grape wines. New York State’s Department of Agriculture and Markets and the New York Wine & Grape Foundation have partnered to launch social media advertising campaigns. The campaign is part of the Specialty Crop Block Grant, which was announced by Governor Cuomo following the summit. The campaign is one of several steps the state is taking to boost the Concord grape industry. The funds will support research and new product development, and expand marketing and educational programs to promote Concord grapes in grape wines.

Ice wine

Ice wine grape wine is a special wine made from frozen grapes. Grapes are de-stemmed and pressed while frozen to remove most of the water. Only a very small amount of concentrated juice is produced, compared to table wines. The juice is highly sweet, and the high sugar content prevents the yeast from converting it to alcohol. Therefore, the wine’s alcohol content cannot exceed 12%. Fermentation is stopped at this stage.

The process of making Ice Wine is not simple, but the end result is delicious. The wine is sweet because sugars and dissolved solids do not freeze. It is a perfect gift for a sweet tooth! However, this unique wine is a little expensive. To find the perfect bottle of Ice Wine, first visit a specialty store or a local vineyard and taste samples. There, you can find many brands of this wine online.

The Benefits of Grape Wines