Red Wine and Health: What Does the Science Really Say? For generations, red wine has occupied a fascinating place between gastronomy and medicine. A glass of Chianti with dinner. A Barolo beside braised beef. Cannonau served at a Sardinian table. Brunello di Montalcino opened for a special occasion. Wine is deeply woven into Italian history and food culture, and for decades another idea became attached to it: red wine might actually be good for you. We have all heard some ver