3 Benefits Of Merlot Red Wine

The classic Merlot grape generally produces a medium bodied and soft red wine with fruity flavours. A range of fresh flavours like cherries, plums, blackberries and blueberries mixed with black-pepper and cocoa tones, often dominate the red wines. The levels of tannin are usually lower and the fruity flavors are enhanced making the Merlot red wine one of the more popular wines for drinking and mixing with other varietals like Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Also, Merlot red wine is perfect to pair with almost any foods, but goes best with red meat, pastas, pork, poultry and salads. Merlot like other red wines has a number of benefits when consumed in moderation. Here are few.

Antioxidants

Resveratrol which red wines contain acts as an antioxidant in your body, protecting cells from radical damage. Red wines, such as Merlot red wine, contain more resveratrol than white wines. Also, there is study that found that Merlot red wine contains the highest concentration of trans piceid, a derivative from resveratrol. Growing conditions, the quality of the grape and procedure of making wine affect the concentration of antioxidants in wines. The higher the concentration the better as antioxidants are known to prevent various health problems such as cancer, high blood pressure, bad cholesterol, etc.

Heart Disease

Merlot red wine as well as other red wine types gained attention by many researchers for potentially promoting heart health because of the resveratrol. A moderate consumption of Merlot red wine may increase levels of good cholesterol and may also reduce blood clotting, lowering the risks of a stroke or heart attack. Researchers indicates that the antioxidant of resveratrol may protect against heart disease and may also protect against diabetes and obesity.

Prebiotic Potential

Many scientists reported that the resveratrol exerted a probiotic effect. Especially the Merlot red wine which helps improve the activity and growth of beneficial bacteria in your digestive tract. This can help reduce inflammation in your body and protect you from gastrointestinal illness. Many studies shown that you may be able to help your existing good flora by glass of Merlot red wine each day.