The Alcohol and Health category on Winemag.it explores the relationship between the consumption of alcoholic beverages, wine in particular, and physical and mental well-being. Through articles based on scientific evidence, international guidelines, and expert contributions, it analyzes the effects of alcohol on the body, metabolism, nutrition, sensory performance, and quality of life.
A space for rigorous information, designed for wine professionals, industry operators, and conscious consumers, where topics such as calories, moderation, consumption styles, prevention, and health are discussed without ideological approaches or alarmist tones. Wine is considered within its cultural and professional context, but also as a nutritional and metabolic element to be understood and managed.
Alcohol and Health is a section dedicated to those who want to learn, delve deeper, and find their way through scientific data, health recommendations, and daily practice, with the goal of promoting awareness and responsibility in the relationship with alcohol.
Some believe that dealcoholized wines are—at least in part—a response to trends toward a diet more focused on alcohol’s caloric intake and health. But looking closely at the issue, (nutritional) labels in hand, the result is paradoxical. And no one is talking about it. Dealcoholized wine may be lower in calories due to the alcohol […]
Dealcoholized wine: less alcohol but is more sugar better? Read More »
Does wine affect the so-called “love handles”? The short answer is yes, but the point is not just how many calories a glass of wine provides. The metabolic context in which it is consumed matters. In Winemag’s “Alcohol and Health” column, nutritionist biologist Umberto Rossi explains why the order in which you eat fiber, protein,
Wine without love handles: fiber, protein, carbohydrates in the right order Read More »
The No/Low alcohol segment consolidates its role in the global beverage industry. No longer a seasonal phenomenon tied to Dry January, but a structural category for retailers and producers, with double-digit growth in major markets. This emerges from “The 2026 No/Low Alcohol Beverage Report” published by Good Culture Ingredients, which analyzes trends, consumption occasions, regional
No-Low Alcohol: Market to Grow 37% by 2027. The Good Culture Report Read More »
In the daily work of professional tasters, the body is often considered a “secondary element.” Attention is entirely focused on the palate, sensory memory, and analytical capacity. Yet, nutrition and nutritional status directly affect mental clarity, taste perception, and the quality of judgment. In the wine world, many dietary practices are justified by established habits
When does diet compromise wine judgment? Read More »
Assoenologi, the Italian association of oenologists and wine technicians, joins Wine in Moderation as an official Partner. It is the first professional association of oenologists to enter the program. This move marks a milestone for the initiative and for the wine sector, sending a signal from one of the world’s leading wine-producing countries. The membership
Assoenologi is an official partner of Wine in Moderation Read More »
The relationship between wine and weight gain is one of the most debated—and often simplified—topics when talking about alcohol and health. For many consumers, wine is perceived as less “dangerous” than other alcoholic drinks. For industry professionals, however, it is often a daily work companion, especially in tasting contexts. But does wine really make you
Does wine make you gain weight? What really happens to your metabolism Read More »
For wine professionals—journalists, critics, sommeliers, buyers—managing nutrition before a day of tastings is not a minor detail. Numerous studies indicate that consuming a balanced meal before drinking alcohol slows down ethanol absorption. Not only that: it reduces blood peaks and improves glycemic stability. All these factors directly affect mental clarity, physical endurance, and the quality
Breakfast and lunch before a wine tasting: what to eat? Read More »
For wine professionals, nutrition is not a secondary issue. Sommeliers, winemakers, buyers, critics, communicators, and industry operators face daily tastings, travel, evening events, and irregular schedules. In this context, calorie management—particularly those from alcohol, but also from a diet that is often difficult to manage systematically—becomes a central issue of health, sensory clarity, and professional
Wine professionals and health: How to avoid the “taster’s belly”? Read More »
