The Best Rosé Wine on February’s Diabetes Late Nite

Mr. Divabetic talks with Harlem EatUp! wine & food expert, Samantha Shaken Baker about Rosé wine on February’s Diabetes Late Nite podcast on Tuesday, February 2, 2o16, 6-7 PM, EST.

although US retailers have been reporting record sales of Rosé wine, stretching outside summer months and including more diverse styles,  it’s still considered to be the most commonly misunderstood varietal.

Many people think that Rosé is created by mixing white and red wine. In most countries mixing white and red wine is strictly forbidden under law, except for Champagne (this is the only appellation that allows such blending).

Rosés are actually produced using red grape varieties. The juice inside the grape berries is clear — the skins are the part of the grape that give the wine it’s color.

Rosé may also be made as a by-product of red wines. This process is called saignée (French for bleed). The grapes are crushed and during the maceration process, the winemaker will take away or bleed off some of the liquid. This paler juice will then be made into a Rosé and the remainder into a red.

One unique characteristic about Rosé is that it often appeals to both red and white wine drinkers. A bottle of Rosé is the perfect choice to bring to your next dinner party, especially if you don’t know if your host prefers red or white.

Wine like any type of alcohol can make blood glucose too high or too low for those with diabetes.

If your diabetes is under good management, you may have a moderate amount of alcohol – one drink daily, says the American Diabetes Association (ADA). One drink is a 12-ounce beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1-1/2 ounces of liquor. If you have type 1 diabetes and you’re not overweight, this serving would be an addition to your meal plan. If you have type 1 or 2 diabetes and are overweight, any alcohol you drink should be substituted for another food in your meal plan. Ask your registered dietitian and/or certified diabetes educator for help.

TUNE IN: February’s Diabetes Late Nite podcast inspired by Tamar Braxton featuring Poet Lorraine Brooks, Dr. Monique Renee Rolle, Catherine Schuller AICI, CIP, Mama Rose Marie and the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach. Plus, we’ll be playing our newest podcast game, “Which Shoe Do You Do? sponsored by Earth Brand Shoes with one lucky winner.

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