The term "meditation" wines (vino meditazione) sounds very religious but simply refers to very rich, often sweet wines which are not enjoyed to food but by themselves. The famous Italian wine writer Luigi Veronelli (1926-2004) described the meditation wines as "very complex and unusual. Should be enjoyed on a long winter evening, sip by sip by the fire, in every sip ..."
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Italy extends over 10 latitudes – from continental climate to subtropical climate?
Umbria is called ”cuore verde d'Italia” (The green hearts of Italy). The beautiful, green hills that characterize the region’s landscape are on par with Tuscany’s beauty. The same is true of the talent for wine production.
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