Red Wine Vinegar
What is Red Wine Vinegar?
Red wine vinegar is a seasoning produced from red wine that is extensively used in Mediterranean cooking. It is often used in salads, marinades, and pickling to impart a sour, tangy, and fruity flavor. Also, it is commonly used as a garnish for soups and stews.
- This vinegar has a bright red color and a thin, watery texture.
- Other similar vinegars that may be substituted for red wine vinegar include white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, distilled white vinegar, rice vinegar, and malt vinegar.
Some of the most popular brands include:
- Pompeian
- Colavita
- Mantova
- Viniteau
- Banyuls
- Terra Medi
- Fini
- Progresso
- Heinz
- Napa Valley
Origin of red wine vinegar
This vinegar is an accidental byproduct of spoiled wine which was discovered around 7,000 years ago. The word comes from the French ‘vin aigre’, literally translating to sour wine. Since then, this method has been used to create vinegar from different raw products, including red wine. Several ancient cultures began using it as a method of preservation. Also, it was frequently used as a condiment. This wine vinegar was attributed with healing properties. Ancient Romans drank it like any other beverage. Today, it is still used as a preservative in pickling and consumed as a condiment.
Commercial production
This vinegar is made from red wine that is allowed to ferment until it becomes sour. Then, it is strained to remove the impurities. Some manufacturers allow it to age for up to two years in order to get a more subtle and muted flavor. Finally, the end product is bottled and set for distribution.
It is unlikely that this can further spoil and become inedible. However, it is best to store it in a glass bottle in a cool, dark place in order to retain the quality and flavor of the product.
Nutrition
Nutritional profile for red wine vinegar (1 tbsp):
This wine vinegar is rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, and sodium. Additionally, regular consumption may help in controlling diabetes and obesity. It may also help in managing depression and other mood disorders.
Red wine vinegar recipes
This wine vinegar is used to impart a tangy and sour taste to various dishes. Combined with other flavors, it can produce a flavorful result. Here are a few recipes to try:
- Chicken in Vinegar Sauce
- Greek Salad
- Pasta Salad
- Arugula Salad
- Beef Stew
- Lentil Soup
- Borscht
- Fattoush Salad
- Tzatziki
- Couscous with Vegetables
- Quinoa Salad
- Chicken Kebab
- Ezme
- Shish Kebab
- Galumpkis
- Fish in Old Polish Grey Sauce
- Goulash
- Chicken Fajitas
FDA regulations
Vinegar has no current standard of identity in the US. It may be defined as a product made by the alcoholic and subsequent acetous fermentations of the juice of grapes. Furthermore, red wine is defined as wine produced by the normal alcoholic fermentation of the juice of grapes and is identified by color.
References
10 Best Red Wine Vinegar In 2022: Reviews & Buying Guide, Advanced Mixology https://advancedmixology.com/blogs/art-of-mixology/best-red-wine-vinegar
Jasbi, Paniz et al. “Daily red wine vinegar ingestion for eight weeks improves glucose homeostasis and affects the metabolome but does not reduce adiposity in adults.” Food & function vol. 10,11 (2019): 7343-7355. doi:10.1039/c9fo01082c
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31647087/
- Johnston, Carol S et al. “Daily Vinegar Ingestion Improves Depression Scores and Alters the Metabolome in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.” Nutrients vol. 13,11 4020. 11 Nov. 2021, doi:10.3390/nu13114020
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8622118/