Tag: Wine composition

Over 86% of red wine is water, but it is the remaining components that define its complexity, character, and flavor profile. A seemingly simple drink, red wine is a complex mixture of primary ingredients and natural compounds that evolve during the winemaking process.

According to a 2024 study of beverages from the Romanian market, the mean lithium concentration in red wine was measured at 17.88 µg/L. However, the amount of lithium found in red wine is highly variable and considered a trace amount, which originates primarily from the soil and water used during viniculture. This naturally occurring lithium is not to be confused with the high therapeutic doses of lithium prescribed as medication.

A standard 5-ounce glass of red wine contains approximately 34 mg of phosphorus, while a similar-sized glass of white wine has slightly less, at about 27 mg. The amount of phosphorus in a glass of wine is a minor contribution to the overall daily recommended intake for most adults. This mineral is essential for bone health and energy metabolism, and its presence in wine is one of several trace nutrients found in the beverage.