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The life of ancient peoples was closely linked to the rhythms of nature: the succession of the seasons determined the cycles of agriculture and harvest, especially those of fruit. For the ancient Romans, Pomona (Patrona Pomorum, the lady of the fruits), was the patron deity of fruit, wine vines and the olive tree. Not much is known of her cult since she was a minor goddess who did not belong to the main Pantheon of the Roman gods; she was depicted with fruit gathered in baskets and with the leaves entwined in her hair, sometimes even with a firm scythe in...

Rosé wines are enjoying great success among consumers because they are very versatile, pairing well with both fish and white meats. They are obtained from red wine varietals (such as Syrah, Lagrein, Zinfandel, Grenache, Salice and others) with a production process that minimizes the maceration time in contact with the grape skins. In this way, the amount of tannins and red coloring substances contained in the grape skin and transferred to the wine is reduced compared to that of a traditional red wine. In addition, rosé wines can in some cases undergo barrel-aging, which further enriches them with tannins and tertiary aromas due...

We have examined the sense of smell from many points of view, paying special attention to its essential link with food. We have also observed its cognitive function, its emotional links and its evocative power. Today we go a little further taking inspiration from the observations of Dr. Alessandra Graziottin who has done much research related to the power of smell in interpersonal relationships. The nose is directly involved in our sentimental choices. It is an excellent adviser. We trust our sense of smell even more than our vision or other senses that intervene in our emotional picture. Everything starts from the skin, which...

When we talk about perfumes and the ingredients that compose them, we often use words that recall the world of music: therefore the single ingredient, the raw material, either natural or synthetic, is called a "note", the mixtures of at least two or more ingredients are called "chords" and the final perfume, the fragrance obtained by mixing notes and chords, is called the "composition". In the art of perfumery, the perfumer's creativity is based on the careful and profound knowledge of notes and how they can best be used to obtain an olfactory balance, first in the creation of the chords, then...

Wood has always been present in human life as it was one of the very first building materials used to construct utensils and various types of structures. Various types of wood with odorous properties were used in religious ceremonies, as a basis in the preparation of incense, and also for sculpting statues dedicated to the gods. The scents of wood have often been associated with magical properties or with having a strong impact on the mind. For example, Cedar, a millennial tree, symbol of longevity and power, is the basis of an essential oil with a characteristic perfume with antidepressant properties. An incense fragrance...