Drinking red wine in moderation is linked an incredible range of positive health benefits, especially the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. One recent study also showed that certain substances in red wine may help our overall health by preventing the accumulation of fat and the development of obesity.Red wine is the most complex drink in the entire human diet. This complexity is due to an impressive number of compounds that are extracted from the skin of the grape during the fermentation process, including anthocyanins, phenols, flavonols and other phytochemical compounds.