Do you know “meditation wine”? Meditation wine is a word that originated in Italy and refers to wine that can be enjoyed ``slowly'' and ``just wine'' independently of a meal. Masu. This time, we will talk about meditation wine.
What is meditation wine?
``Meditation wine'' was defined in the 1970s by Luigi Veronelli (1926-2004), the founder of the world-authorized Italian wine guide ``I Vini di Veronelli.''
In Italy, wine always accompanied meals. Luigi Veronelli broke this common sense and announced that he would only drink wine. Our philosophy is that ``great wines, wines with complex aromas and flavors, can be enjoyed on their own.'' A relaxing wine that you can enjoy slowly and slowly after dinner. This is meditation wine. It is also said to sit on the sofa and drink in front of the fireplace. This is because in Italy, the place in front of the fireplace is considered the ultimate place to relax, but it can be anywhere you feel comfortable. Did you get the situation in mind?
So, what kind of wine is meditation wine?
Luigi Veronelli seems to have intended it to be a sweet wine, such as a dessert wine. This is because high-quality sweet wines have a gorgeous aroma and a plump, mellow taste. Meditation wine has since become a broader term, and even great red wines are now called meditation wines.
A complex wine allows you to pick up a variety of aromas, and by taking a deep breath, the aroma of the wine will spread throughout your body. And the long aftertaste allows you to take your time and drink slowly. The image is that the flavor of wine permeates every corner of your body. This will make your mind and body relaxed and mindful.
Some people may say that alcohol is a no-no when meditating. Meditation wine does not mean meditating while drinking wine. Our goal is to provide a relaxing time and space to face the wine and enjoy it little by little.
Also, I'm not against drinking wine while eating. Of course, you can enjoy wine when you have a meal, and the pairing of food and wine is a very important element of wine. Of course, you can also enjoy a meditation wine with your meal.
How to enjoy meditation wine
Meditation wines have complex flavors, so they are priced accordingly. At night, dim the lighting in your room, relax on the sofa, and enjoy a relaxing drink from a large glass.
You can also use your favorite music as background music.
Enjoy wine quietly in small groups rather than in large groups. It would be even better if you could talk about your feelings about scents and tastes.
Even on busy or tiring days, you can spend a mindful and happy time by facing wine.
3 recommended meditation wines
Avignonesi / Vinsanto di Montepulciano
Avignonesi Vinsanto di Montepulciano 375ml, white, super sweet
Vin Santo from Avignonesi is a sweet wine worthy of the name meditation wine. Avignonesi is a winery located in Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy. The name comes from the Avignonesi family, an aristocratic family that immigrated to Italy from Avignon, France, in the 14th century. Since 2009, it has been managed by Belgian businesswoman Virginie Saveris.
Vinsanto di Montepulciano is a sweet wine made by drying the harvested grapes in the shade, pressing them, then transferring them to 50 liter barrels and aging them for 10 years. It is amber in color and has a syrup-like texture. The aromas of caramel and dark chocolate are concentrated. Aromas of acacia honey, thyme, nutmeg, orange peel and butter cookies overlap. In the mouth, you can feel figs, almonds, orange jam and toasted coffee beans. The balance of sweetness and acidity is perfect, and the aftertaste is surprisingly long.
During the tasting at Avignonesi, we pour a small amount of Vin Santo into a large, round glass, similar to a brandy glass, and roll the glass on its side on the table. The wine will then stick to the inside of the glass, and when you put the glass back upright, a bewitching aroma will rise from the entire glass. Just the scent will make you dream, and when you taste it, the exquisite world will expand.
Even if you uncork it, it will last for about a month if stored in the refrigerator, so you can enjoy small amounts over and over again.
Rossignol Trappet / Gevrey Chambertin Petite Chapelle
Chambertin is famous for being loved by Napoleon. A red wine produced in the village of Gevrey-Chambertin in the Burgundy region of France. The village is located in the ``Côte d'Or'' department, which means ``Golden Hill,'' and the Gevrey-Chambertin wine produced there has a majestic taste, with strong acidity, minerality, and tannins. Gevrey-Chambertin has Grand Cru and Premier Cru, but this time we will pick up one bottle from Premier Cru.
Rossignol-Trape is the domaine of the prestigious Trape family, who have been making wine since the 16th century. It was created in 1990 after being divided by Louis Trappet's inheritance of a famous plot in Gevrey-Chambertin. Rossignol-Trappet cultivates grapes using strictly biologic farming methods, with some also incorporating biodynamic methods. The wine, carefully made from grapes from older vines, has a depth that makes you feel the power of nature.
Petite Chapelle, the name of the wine, is a plot that means a small church. This wine has aromas of red fruits such as framboise and spices such as cinnamon and cloves, and the taste has concentrated fruit flavors, rich minerals, and smooth tannins. Elegant and powerful, this wine will develop a velvety texture with age.
Pierre Moret / Meursault Premier Cru Perrieres
This rich white wine can also be enjoyed as a meditation wine. Meursault is a famous winery in the Burgundy region. Among the wines produced there, Premier Cru has a rich minerality and a plump and elegant taste. Introducing wines from Perrières, a popular section of Premier Cru.
Pierre Moret is a domaine founded by Pierre Moret. He was the head brewer of Leflaive, a great domaine in Montrachet, which is said to be the world's best white wine, for 20 years. All fields are biodynamically farmed.
This wine also has aromas of fruit such as citrus and pear, as well as hints of flint and spice. It has an elegant and graceful taste with beautiful acidity and rich minerals.
summary
At the end of the day, slowly raise your glass and deeply appreciate the color, aroma, and taste of this meditation wine, which will help you relax. Let's enjoy wine mindfully. Great wine will enrich your soul.
