Pomegranate wine: what do we know about it?

There is much scientific evidence that the moderate consumption of grape red wine, especially when combined with sports and a healthy lifestyle, almost halves the likelihood of heart disease and prolongs life. Recent research suggests that this noble drink has a serious competitor. To the obvious pleasure of gourmets, modern wine makers have learned to produce pomegranate wine, which has an amazing taste. So, if you decide to try something original, do not miss the chance to look for it in specialized stores.

Why pomegranate wine is so popular?

The peculiarity of this drink is that it has very high antioxidant properties. Compared with ordinary red wine, it better protects "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins) from oxidation. When these substances are oxidized, they begin to adhere to the inner walls of the vessels, including the arteries that feed the heart, thereby increasing the likelihood of heart disease. In the juice of pomegranate contains a large number of vitamins K, C, B6. In the grains of this fruit contains linoleic acid, which perfectly suppresses the activity of carcinogens. In addition, it contains a high concentration of ellagic acid, tannins, quercetin and anthocyanins. Strong anti-inflammatory properties of all these substances in modern science have long been known and do not cause a shadow of doubt. If you add to this incredible taste, it becomes clear why the pomegranate wine is so very successful.

Where do they produce this drink?

Garnet is one of the most ancient fruits known to man. However, not every variety is suitable for making a valuable pomegranate wine. In total there are several of them in the world and only of them a really curative and delicious drink turns out. The Israelites learned to make pomegranate wine first. In this country, in Upper Galilee, not so long ago, the technology of obtaining this amazing drink without the addition of sugar was invented. As a result, a natural product is produced that is unique in taste. However, Israel is by no means the only country where pomegranate is produced. Armenia is also making this magnificent drink. Here it is made according to traditional recipes, and in two versions: both dry and semisweet, with the addition of a small amount of sugar. The third country in which the production of this type of wine is widespread is Turkey. So if in the near future you plan to rest in Istanbul, take this fact for a note. Turkish pomegranate wine is considered to be one of the best in the world, and all who were lucky enough to try it, for a long time remembered its unique taste, color saturation and charming fragrance. In this country there are more than a hundred private wineries, but each of them keeps its secret cooking recipe. It's hard to say which pomegranate wine is better. All of them are good in their own way, each species has its own connoisseurs.