They say wine is good, but how exactly is it good? Today we will talk about the values ​​of wine. 

Wine is the only alkaline beverage among alcoholic beverages. (Alkaline food can effectively improve human digestion, improve the body's resistance, immunity and blood circulation, and keep people energetic). Wine is also rich in amino acids, such as 24 types of proline and serine, which are important components of grape nutrition and flavor, and are also indispensable nutrients for the human body. Wine also contains a large number of minerals and vitamins. Not only that, but the phenolic substance resveratrol also contained in wine has been a hot topic of research in recent years. It is antioxidant and anti-aging, as well as prevent coronary heart disease and cancer. It is precisely because of the rich nutrition with unique health effects. 

The above are only the nutritional value of wine. Of course, its production cost cannot be ignored. For example, the costs incurred in vineyards, raw materials and various production links, etc. These objectively incurred real costs are part of the value of wine. But what better reflects its value is its added value, such as brand effect, reputation of the winemaker or producer, historical background culture or unique quality style, etc. 

The purchase of wine by ordinary people is the most intuitive manifestation of its value: it brings wonderful sensory enjoyment to the drinker in terms of sight, smell and taste. The history, production area, classification and winery culture of wine are also an indispensable part of its value. The other is the social value. In addition to its sensory value and cultural value, the social interaction may be more meaningful to some people. 

Wine also has a very important collectible value. You will see wine at various auctions. Regarding wine collection, it is a kind of appreciation in itself. Of course, wine that can reach the collection level must have the potential to increase in value and withstand long-term aging. 

There are countless wines in the world, but only a few hundred are worthy of collection and investment, and among them, only a few hundred are the most popular. Here are a few conditions for wine collection: First, you need a good storage environment and conditions, and you need to be familiar with the changes that may occur during aging. The second is to collect the whole box as a unit. Finally, you must understand the aging potential, drinking period and sale time of the collected products. 

In short, the value of wine is different from its price. In addition to its own quality and added value, the changing market must also be taken into consideration. But for ordinary consumers, finding a few favorite wines is the greatest value.

Lydia Zhao

POINT PLUME