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The scent of the sea

The scent of the sea

There are scents that we would like to be able to capture in a bottle to be able to smell when we want to feel better, to escape or evoke special memories.  The scent of the sea has a personal story for each of us, but it is usually accompanied by happiness and freedom whatever its shade. For many, the scent of the sea is one of hot sand mixed with sunscreen and maybe even coconut, and is therefore a sweet, enveloping and warm smell. For others, it's that unmistakable mix of salt, seaweed and iodine, a scent that remains on our clothes after a day spent at...

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Riesling and its aromas

Riesling and its aromas

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...

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Perfume and personality

Perfume and personality

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...

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Mango, Pearl of the Orient: its history, myth and uses.

Mango, Pearl of the Orient: its history, myth and uses.

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...

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In vino veritas.

In vino veritas.

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...

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