What is in wine that will cause you to get drunk?

The main ingredient in wine that causes intoxication is alcohol, specifically ethanol.

Here's how it works:

* Fermentation: Wine is made by fermenting grapes, which involves yeast converting the sugars in the grapes into ethanol and carbon dioxide.

* Absorption: When you drink wine, your body absorbs the ethanol through the lining of your stomach and small intestine.

* Intoxication: Ethanol then travels through your bloodstream to your brain, affecting the neurotransmitters that control your mood, behavior, and coordination.

The amount of alcohol in a wine determines how quickly and how much it will affect you. The higher the alcohol content, the more likely you are to get drunk.

Other factors that can influence how drunk you get include:

* Your weight: People who weigh less are more likely to get drunk faster.

* Your metabolism: Your body's ability to process alcohol can vary.

* Food: Eating food slows down the absorption of alcohol.

* Your gender: Women tend to get drunk faster than men.

It's important to drink responsibly and be aware of your limits.