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Riesling is a great wine of the world ampelographic heritage. It is elegant and powerful in essence, yet also delicate, whimsical in gustatory balance, has an admirable longevity and is complex with its many faces. Its history is intertwined with the European Renaissance period, between Alsace and Rheingau, and like many other grapes, it is a direct descent from the Gouais blanc, a varietal of Eastern Europe. On the viticultural level, it prefers steep slopes with sun exposures at noon that guarantee a late ripening season (between the end of September and October) and thus the accumulation of the typical aromas: citrus, apple, white peach and orange...

Even the most unconventional or seemingly disorganized person in the world has their own routine. Maybe unaware, maybe not exactly the same everyday, but it is there. Putting on perfume is often part of this ritual. Before going to work, before going out with friends, or even just to feel good (I know people who use it even before going to bed because it makes them sleepy): a little of our favorite fragrance, on the wrists, or behind the ears, helps us feel more confident in ourselves. We choose our perfume on the basis of many factors, not only related...

The cultivation of Mango is almost as old as the birth of agriculture as we know it. It has Indian origins and around the 4th century BC, thanks to Buddhist monks, its seeds, were later introduced in the eastern parts of Asia and Southern China. There is archaeological proof of mangoes dating back to 5000 years ago in these areas. Mango is an extremely versatile fruit, perfect for making both sweet and savory dishes in the kitchen. In addition, it has numerous health benefits for the body. Precisely for this reason, given the global trend to pursue physical well-being in the most natural ways...

How many of us, at times, have avoided drinking a nice glass of wine in the company of others because its effect on our psyche can become "dangerous"? The alcohol content, the taste, the aromas: everything contributes to making us more relaxed and perhaps more inclined to let ourselves "go", even when we might prefer to stay our more introverted selves.  A frequently used phrase to describe the phenomenon is “in vino veritas”. The Latin phrase literally translates to "there is truth in wine", but its meaning is a little more complex than what you may think. Hearing those words, we think that by drinking...

Today we are looking at White Vermentino. The origins of Vermentino Bianco are disputed. Some documentation claims it comes from the Iberian Peninsula (between modern day Spain and Portugal), spread to the island of Corsica and then on to Italy. While other sources document its introduction in Marseille, France by Greek winemakers and navigators and then arrived along the Ligurian coast of Italy. Its presence in the upper Tyrrhenian Sea dates back to 1800. It is of interest to note that the existence of the Black Vermentino varietal, widespread in the northern provinces of Tuscany bordering Liguria, has no genetic relationship with the...