The Meditation Wine Glass – For Savoring Wine Slowly and Mindfully (Gift Box Collection)

• WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT:  Luigi Veronelli, one of Italy’s most respected wine critics and gastronomes, personally designed this glass to enhance the experience of savoring wine slowly and mindfully.  Unlike everyday wine glasses, this one is designed for contemplation and personal enjoyment.  It’s an invitation to experience wine the way Veronelli intended.
• Crafted in Tuscany:  Colle di Val d’Elsa (Tuscany), a quaint town with a long tradition of craftsmanship, nicknamed Città di Cristallo (City of Crystal) for its many glassworks, and is a major source of fine Italian lead-free crystal.  Made from the finest crystal, this glass is a work of art. Its elegance and refinement add a touch of sophistication to any wine ritual, making it perfect for those who appreciate beauty in the details.
• The Wine Ritual:  For 'vino da meditazione' or 'meditation wine,' a wine to drink alone, a wine you could, through contemplation of each sip, create a deep, multi-sensory experience; the tall, aristocratic, and truly-inspired wine glass is, in the words of Veronelli, 'demands the warm caress of the hand.’  The glass appeals to connoisseurs who see wine as more than a beverage – it’s an experience, a moment of solitude, and a celebration of craftsmanship.  A handsome, cultivated choice for serving wines well suited to sipping mindfully on one's own, wines that require time and calm to be appreciated.
• Nuances of Aroma, Taste, and Texture:  A handsome, cultivated choice for serving wines well suited to sipping mindfully on one’s own, wines that require time and calm to be appreciated.  The large size allows you to put your nose in the glass and alternate between short sniffs and deep breaths, to think about what aromas come to mind; always hold the glass by the long stem, not by the bowl; swirling in the large glass is more effective than a smaller, narrow glass.
• Dimensions for Superior Functionality: Top: 2 3/4-inches; Bottom: 3 1/4-inches; Height: 8 3/4-inches; Volume Capacity: 18-ounces; Crafted in durable, dishwasher-safe, lead-free crystal for brilliant clarity and high performance, designed to elevate the sensory sipping experience
• One of a Kind Gift:  For gifting with effortless sophistication; ideal for celebrations – dinner parties, birthdays, engagement, wedding, housewarming, anniversaries.  The person who appreciates history, craftsmanship, and expertise in wine will be drawn to its authenticity.
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A Meditation Wine Commands Quiet, Respect, and the Proper Glass.

The great Italian wine critic and intellectual, Luigi "Gino" Veronelli had many achievements, and among them was coining the term "vino da meditazione" or "meditation wine."  For Veronelli, it was a wine to drink alone, not to pair with food, and not to drink with someone else, a wine you could, through contemplation of each sip, create a deep, even spiritual connection with.  Many wines are well suited to sipping mindfully on one's own, wines that require time and calm to be appreciated.

A wine sipped in solitude calls for low light and solitude, quiet and reflection, a one-on-one affair between the oenophile and his or her wine, no company but one's own thoughts and the fluid, shifting taste of the wine.

Expertly crafted in Italy according to the specifications of legendary Veronelli, the tall, aristocratic, crystal chalice is an extraordinary wine glass which, in his words, "demands the warm caress of the hand."  Pour the wine lovingly, he suggests, and with infinite care, clearly discern its colors, enjoying already the light and soothing play of tonal reflections, set it free, and breathe in every hidden note of its bouquet. "With a kiss, writes Veronelli, "we take sips with our tongue and our palate. We imbue ourselves in memories: thousands upon thousands."  The Limited-Edition "Meditation Wine Glass" is offered in an exclusive Gift Box, for keeping or giving.