Can you cook wine in an aluminium dish?

It's not toxic but I wouldn't do it. The acid in the wine (tartaric, acetic) will react with the aluminum and produce aluminum tartrate and acetate. Aluminum is not toxic; in fact some antacids contain aluminum hydroxide to neutralize excess stomach acid ( like malox), but these substances will contaminate the flavor. The best alternative would be a ceramic or cast iron porcelin coated pots and caseroles.
 
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