Wines are mostly classified based on their appellation, i.e. classification done on the basis of the geographical location of where the grapes have been grown. Though this system of classification is the most popular, there are many places in the world where Wines are classified on separate characteristics.

Though originated in a Muslim predominant area, alcohol and wine are banned for people belonging to Muslim religion. Though alcohol(s) has been thoroughly discouraged both in many religions and medical science reports, there are many instances where clinical researchers have suggested that drinking wine in moderate amount can reduce the mortality rate. These reports gave rise to the ‘French Paradox’ where the French adopted the habit of drinking red wines believing that it is beneficial to their health.  The concept was first noted by Irish physician Samuel Black who discovered that despite having foods high in saturated fats the French had a low mortality rate. He attributed this to the wine drinking habit of the French people.

On the contrary, in a report published by Daily mail of UK on 17th March 2008, researchers claim that Wine has adverse effect on brain and result in the loss in memory power especially for Women Drinkers. Good or bad will keep on changing depending on the ongoing medical researches, but doctors advice against starting Wine consumption only for its good effects.

In many families, dinner was accompanied by white wines or Italian Wines, which are light, enjoyable and enough to match the full flavored barbecued food. Vindaloo, a dish prepared by meat soaked in wine and garnished with Indian spices is so popular that it inspired the unofficial anthem of England Football Team in 1998 FIFA World Cup.  As said by Anthelme Brillat Savarin and is popularly believed by many- "A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine."