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How a decrease in wine consumption makes depression increase

Less restaurants and more pharmacies, this seemed a “boutade” by the “La Revue du Vin de France“ instead it really has been proven by a Spanish survey regarding wine and depression 

Mario Soldati at the restaurant

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Small amounts of wine daily prevent depression, anxiety and stress. This is the result of a survey by the Navarra University in Pamplona published by “BMC Medicine journal”. The surveys lasted 7 years on a sample of 5500 people between 55 and 80 years of age, regarded also the Mediterranean diet with a specific reference to oil. Martinez-Gonzalez director of the studies reached the conclusion that “a moderate consumption can reduce the incidence of depression while heavy drinkers have a higher risk”. To drink 2 to 7 glasses of wine per week, spread through the week, it seems reduces the probability of suffering from depression. The illness at present because of the economic situation al round is increasing incredibly fast.

The US states that are more wine loving, with California in pole position

The American Wine Consumer Coalition defends the rights of wine lovers, if necessary even with attorneys and has now published ratings for the various States.

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Houston after Brunello seminary

The list of US States which most love wines resembles the Moody’s ratings for finance: A+, A, A- and so on, right to the bottom with the worst ratings of D, D- and F.

The criteria for the evaluations come from a survey regarding the consumers needs, which in order are; to receive wine from the wineries, no government monopoly, possibility of receiving wine from stores, to be able to buy wine on Sundays, to be able to take ones wine to restaurants, to be able to buy wine in food stores

This list makes one smile in Italy where these things are all permitted, but in the homeland of prohibition, not everything is permitted quite the contrary!

Castello di Querceto a party in the middle of Chianti Classico

Golden wedding anniversary for Antonietta and Alessandro Francois with an unexpected thunderstorm which forced the party to be moved from the park to the halls inside Castello di Querceto

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It is very difficult to find a couple who get on so well in life and in work. Antonietta and Alessandro Francois, married 50 years ago, have celebrated their love as if it were the first day. Castello di Querceto unfortunately is under a heavy rainfall which forces a change in the programming of the party. What a shame!!! Even under the rain though the park with its lakes, the centenary cedar woods and the lights appear like a fairytale location. Luckily the Castello di Querceto halls are an authentic museum and Antonietta’s special touch has made them comfortable and welcoming.

Children and Millennials change the habits in wine consumption

Children force their parents toward environmental choices, the Millennials leave supermarkets empty, and they avoid large brands and wine shopping return to the winery of origin

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Millennials

When 3 years old a child begins to ask for things, at 4 he is able to get what he wants. In an era of great economical crisis the ability of young children to influence their parent’s choices recedes in front of the necessity to save money. However it is the younger generations which push their families towards more ecological choices, such as km 0 and in the end this influences wine shopping too. But the real change regards the Millennials. A study carried out by Jefferies and Alix Partners has revealed that the generation born after 1980, has adopted a different style of consumption compare to previous generations. In other words after years of shopping in supermarkets and the dominance of brand names now things have changed. There is more attention toward the environment and health, continuous use of the web and shopping done in the countryside or in a biological store that sells only goods made in the area. The big brand name is considered only when there is a promotion or a phone recharge.

Ratings but also news and curiosities from the world of tourism

The best hotel in the world is Burj al Arab in Dubai. The mini-bar disappears from the rooms and the Lloyd Hotel is the first hotel with rooms from 1 to 5 stars

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Trademark Italia supplies the usual statistics regarding tourism, and not only. 5,4 million Italians less than usual going on holiday, but those who do go choose July and August although they are more expensive. The prices in Italian hotels go down, the most expensive city is Venice where on average a night, in the winter, costs 143 €.

The mini-bar disappears from rooms all over the world because nobody uses it anymore, it contains things that are too expensive and that are useless.

A new type of hotel arrives, from 1 to 5 stars in the same complex, there are rooms with different prices and different standards: the first is the Lloyd in Amsterdam.

The most requested room, buy those who travel a lot , is the double double so the double room with two double beds”.