(NBCLatino) - Red wine is a traditional component of Catholic communion, but the newly-appointed Pope Francis has been known to enjoy an occasional glass of wine outside the sacred religious ceremony, revealing that a man who is known for his austerity still relishes some of the specialties Argentina is known for. A profile published by Argentine newspaper La Nación in 2009 sheds some light on a pope whose modest diet reflects religious austerity but exposes a man who partakes in simple pleasures. Case in point: The 76-year-old is known for skipping hearty Argentinian dishes – think parilla, meats slow cooked over a barbecue grill, or flaky, rich empanadas stuffed with boiled egg and beef picadillo – preferring a diet of fruit, skinless chicken and salads, augmented by a glass of wine from time to time.