Wine Hangover 101: Why Wine Causes the Worst Hangovers

Discover why wine hangovers feel so intense. Learn about sulfites, tannins, histamines, and congeners in wine, plus science-backed prevention tips and remedies for red wine headaches.

> Definition: A wine hangover is the collection of unpleasant symptoms experienced after consuming wine, typically more severe than hangovers from other alcoholic beverages due to wine's unique combination of alcohol, congeners, histamines, tannins, and sulfites.