BIBE: VIVAS MULTIS ANNIS
(“Drink: you will live long”, from an inscription on a Roman wine goblet)

THERE ARE MORE OLD DRUNKARDS THAN OLD DOCTORS
(Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790)

WINE IS GOOD

FOR HEALTH, because wine helps the prevention of cardiovascular problems, it contributes to healthy arteries and liver, boosts the immune system and helps prevent the premature aging of cells.

FOR THE SPIRIT, because of the strong values and love of pleasure of the Mediterranean culture which it represents. It’s the symbol of hospitality and good times.

FOR THE SENSES, because tasting and drinking wine is a sensual act that stimulates the sense of sight, smell, taste and touch.

FOR INTELLIGENCE, because wine is never “only a drink”, but always tells a story linked to the work and passion of man, and of the land where the wine comes from with its own particular story .

FOR DIET, because it accompanies and enhances food and aids digestion: it is a ‘food’ in itself in that it contains calories, not to be forgotten when considering going on a special diet.

For further information consult your doctor.
 
THE FUNDAMENTAL RULE FOR HEALTH AND WELL BEING IS, HOWEVER, TO DRINK ALCOHOL IN MODERATION, accompanied by a balanced diet and light but frequent physical exercise.

The quantity of alcohol advised varies according to the weight of a person. Generally three glasses of wine for a man and two for a woman is advised as the maximum amount spread over two daily meals. Tolerance can vary greatly from person to person.
Alcohol should always be consumed during meals, not on an empty stomach.
Alcoholic drinks should always be drunk slowly not only for health’s sake, but also in order for the wine to be tasted and enjoyed.
It’s better to drink a little wine, but a quality wine, even if it costs a little more, than to drink too much wine or poor quality alcohol.

Alcohol is not good for you if consumed in high quantity.

Alcohol is not good for young children and pregnant mothers.

If drunk in excess wine is not good for you because:

When using a motorized vehicle: causes sleepiness, slows the reflexes, lowers concentration, reduces the field of vision, causes euphoria and aggressiveness.
Excessive drinking especially if continued over a long period of time can cause serious illnesses, such as cirrhosis of the liver.