Category: Health and lifestyle

While all wines naturally contain some sulfites due to fermentation, a 2025 study cited by Vintage Roots on conventional wines found traces of numerous pesticide contaminants. Understanding what wine has the least amount of chemicals requires looking beyond the label to explore natural, organic, and biodynamic winemaking practices, which minimize intervention and synthetic inputs.

For centuries, an enduring myth claimed that wine was safer to drink than water due to contaminated water sources, especially during the Middle Ages. While modern tap water is perfectly safe for hydration, the question remains: why drink water when you can drink wine? This article delves into the multi-faceted answer, moving beyond mere hydration to explore wine's deep cultural, social, and gastronomic significance.