One of the leading health benefits of white wine is its role in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. Here's how it works: It's thought that alcohol helps protect against heart disease because it raises the level of "good cholesterol" as well as thins the blood, which reduces buildup or clogging in the arteries.
Studies show that people who regularly have 1-2 drinks each day are significantly less likely to die of heart disease. This benefit is, in fact, associated with any type of alcohol that is consumed regularly, in moderation (defined as no more than 1 drink a day for women and 2 drinks a day for men).
Moderation here is important. Technically, drinking more and more alcohol would cause less and less build-up in the arteries. However, more than 1-2 drinks per day (for men and women, as noted above) is not part of a healthy lifestyle, and in fact starts increasing health detriment elsewhere, particularly the liver. Diet and exercise are the most effective ways to get a health heart; wine merely has added benefits. This is why moderation matters. At the right level, you can maximize the health benefits of white wine without experiencing negative side-effects.
Reduction in heart disease plus cancer-fighting properties are the greatest health benefits of white wine, but not the only links that have been found. To smaller degrees, white wine has also been associated with:
Improved lung function (via antioxidants)
Reductions in ulcer-causing bacteria
Decreased risk of ovarian cancer
Lower stroke risk
Stronger bones
Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/health/diet-nutrition/articles/70195.aspx#ixzz0z3IqjyJS
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