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Healthy Mediterranean diet includes Red Wine

Consumption of red wine is regular part of the Mediterranean diet especially in Italy, 

Amount of Red Wine in Mediterranean diet
Women - The Mediterranean diet typically includes a moderate amount of wine and this about 5 ounces (148 milliliters) of wine daily for women under age 65;
Men - 10 ounces (296 milliliters) of wine daily for men under age 65;
Seniors - 5 ounces (148 milliliters) of wine daily for senior men and women over age 65;

Source: Red Wine and Resveratrol: Good for your heart? by Mayoclinic.org

Source: Mediterranean Way of Drinking and Longevity by National Library of Medicine

Drinking more wine than recommended may actually increase the risk of health problems, including increased risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.