When choosing a bottle of wine, many of us may base it on price.
But what’s in our glasses may reveal more about us than we think – because the type of wine we enjoy drinking can be influenced by our personality.
Italian researchers found that extroverts prefer more acidic wines such as Champagne or Chianti, while agreeable people enjoy a “complex bouquet” with a high alcohol content, such as a California Cabernet.
Emotionally stable drinkers enjoy full-bodied red wines such as Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon. Meanwhile, those who are open-minded prefer a tannie drink with a “carrying” taste or smell that lingers after swallowing.
Emotionally stable drinkers enjoy full-bodied red wines such as Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon
Italian researchers found that extroverts prefer more acidic wines such as champagne or Chianti
The study by the University of Verona and the University of Macerata examined almost 1,200 people between the ages of 18 and 87.
Participants’ personality was assessed using a psychological questionnaire measuring the “Big Five” traits: Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Neuroticism and Openness.
When asked “What is your favorite wine?” Make a list of the wines you like and buy them.’ Using official ratings of the 258 wines listed by the participants, the researchers – including two sommeliers – created “sensory profiles” of each wine.
These profiles looked at factors such as acidity, sweetness and minerality, as well as each wine’s body and tannin content.
While the research team found several connections between personality traits and wine types, people described as highly conscientious did not seem to be drawn to any particular type.
The findings were published in the journal Food Quality and Preference.
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Crystal Leahy is an author and health journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a background in health and wellness, Crystal has a passion for helping people live their best lives through healthy habits and lifestyles.
