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?
So let’s just get one thing straight: at Lombardia (or Lombardy), Italy’s most populated and industrialized region, doesn’t exactly prioritize wine production. Actually, the combined output isn’t that significant, and what is produced is normally consumed locally, especially the wines from Oltrepò Pavese.
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