Call it a food. In some cultures people consume alcohol primarily in small amounts with meals. That keeps consumption within safe limits and may explain why there is less alcoholism in those countries. Because red wine is richer in flavonoids , some people are choosing red over white for protection. It's true that the more intense the color of the wine, the greater the antioxidant content.
Red wine contains skins, seeds, and stems.
All of this ferments, giving red wine color and flavor. Dr. Klatsky notes that the darker the wine, the greater the concentration of flavonoids . White wine also contains flavonoids and other antioxidants , although in far lesser amounts than red. If you can't stand chianti but you would still like to add wine to your diet, chardonnay or another white variety should give you some of the same health benefits. Just a little alcohol protects against heart disease and heart attacks.