As we know, wine is one of the most delightful and refined beverage that has accompanied humanity for centuries, but unfortunately drinking wine can cause headaches. Discover why!
Sulfites: The Main Cause of Headaches
Sulfites are a class of chemical compounds that are often used as preservatives in wines and many other foods. They have the ability to inhibit bacterial growth and prevent oxidation, helping to preserve food and wine longer. However, some individuals can develop a sensitivity or allergy to sulfites, which can lead to unpleasant symptoms such as headaches, difficulty breathing, skin reactions, and even anaphylactic shock. Besides sulfites, there are other factors that can cause headaches after drinking wine. For example, ethanol (the active ingredient in wine) can cause dehydration, which in turn can lead to headaches. Finally, excessive alcohol consumption can cause sleep problems, which can contribute to next-day headaches.
How to Avoid Wine-induced Headaches: Some Solutions
If you are one of those people who suffer from headaches after drinking wine, there are some things you can do to avoid or reduce the symptoms. Firstly, you can limit wine consumption or choose to drink wines with lower sulfite content. There are also some techniques you can use to prevent headaches, such as drinking plenty of water during and after drinking, eating water-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables, and limiting alcohol consumption. If you have a sensitivity or allergy to sulfites, you may want to completely avoid wine or choose to drink only organic wines. Organic wine is produced without the use of synthetic chemicals, including sulfites, making it a better choice for people with food intolerances or allergies. Additionally, organic wine is healthier for the environment, as it reduces the use of chemicals and promotes biodiversity in vineyards.
Organic Wine: The Ultimate Choice
Ultimately, if you want to avoid wine-induced headaches, the best choice might be to drink organic wines. Firstly, they are produced without pesticides and chemical additives (which are indeed among the main causes of allergic reactions). Finally, they contain a significantly lower level of sulfites compared to their traditional counterparts.
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Prosecco
DOC Extra Dry Millesimato
Organic wine
Fine and persistent perlage, inebriated with floral aromas of broom and gentian with a vegetal note of sage and mint, enlivened by fruity aromas of grapefruit, pineapple and golden apple. Soft, savoury and persistent on the palate, pleasantly lively and light.
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Extra Dry
The term Extra Dry reveals a type of Prosecco which is softer than Prosecco Brut because of second fermentation’s length, which gives it a higher residual sugar and greater sweetness. Prosecco Biologico Staffilo contains 14.00 g/l of sugar; the residue gives a greater sparkle and a more delicate taste to the palate. Prosecco Extra Dry is characterised by a delicate balance made possible by its fine perlage, its taste tending towards sweet with light floral notes and its straw colour. By the nature of its intense taste, the recommended combinations are delicate foods such as white meats, fresh cheeses and fried fish.
Millesimato
The term ``Millesimato`` is given to Prosecco, through precise production rules, when it is obtained with 85% of grapes from a single vintage; this feature guarantees a higher level of quality with positive repercussions on taste and visual impact. An example of this is Staffilo, an organic Prosecco DOC millesimato, obtained only from the best grapes of the current year; the use of grapes' blend from different years would compromise the possibility of enjoying the typical organoleptic properties of our Prosecco.
Organic Prosecco
Staffilo is a Prosecco DOC made from 100% organically grown grapes. The application of the organic method, through the abolition of pesticides and techniques such as partial cold concentration, helps to maintain the natural balance of the environment and gives the taste softness, harmony and freshness.