Love pinot noir?.Pinot noir may be the healthiest type ofwine to drink because it contains higherlevels of resveratrol than other varietals.Resveratrol might help prevent damageto blood vessels, reduce low-densitylipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the "bad"cholesterol) and prevent blood clots, The Mayo Clinic.Resveratrol is a naturally-occurringfungicide that is found in grape skins.There are higher levels ofresveratrol in thin-skinned grapevarieties, such as pinot noir.A 2016 study found that drinking a smallto medium amount of wine could reducethe risk of developing dementia later in life.Another study published in 2015 found thatthose who drank dry white or dry red winehad improved levels of HDL cholesterol.Lastly, red wine has beenlinked to improved gut health