The world of wine can be a bit overwhelming, especially with so many brands, types, and tastes out there. We wanted to make it easier, so enjoy our no-frills guide to the 4 basic types of wine where we'll explore the differences between white wines, red wines, rosés, and sparkling wines.

Consuming moderate amounts of red wine has been shown to have health benefits. This is mainly due to its high content of powerful antioxidants. The alcohol in wine is also believed to contribute some of the benefits of moderate wine consumption ( 1 ). Red wine is made by fermenting dark-colored, whole grapes.

Wine is an alcoholic beverage that is created from grapes (Vitis vinifera). The sugars in grape juice are converted into alcohol during fermentation. The alcohol (ethanol) in wine blocks various nerve pathways in the brain. Wine also contains antioxidants that might benefit the heart and blood circulation.