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NaturaSì Objective: Eliminate Pet Plastic Bottles – Italian Cuisine

Chemical formula of the Pet.


It's time to think about our home Terra! The oceans are a sea of ​​floating and poisonous plastic. Mostly they are disposable Pet plastic bottles. We need to change habits. In Italy, part of the large retailers decided to eliminate them. But consumer collaboration is also needed. Here's what and how to do it

In 3019 the young Qwerty is walking along the beach. The soft consistency of sand on bare feet is a fresh and pleasant sensation. He stops to look at the sun which, as fierce as a beast that re-enters the den after a day of hunting, finally sets over the horizontal line of the sea. Thoughtful, Qwerty takes a few more steps, trying to concentrate on the smell of the breeze that accompanies the small waves against the shoreline. A sudden twinge, however, goes up his left leg and brings him back to reality. He sits on the ground and checks the sole of his foot. Fortunately, no injuries. He looks around. Does not understand. And yet that is a safe, reclaimed beach … It is then that he sees that thing rising from the sand. He gets on all fours and starts digging. A few moments later he finds himself in his hands a cylindrical, blue object of an unknown material. Something, however, that he heard about in the lessons of the History of Ancient Earth by Professor Poiu. Wait … how is it that he called it …? Qwerty thinks about it a bit. Ah yes, now remember: plastic bottle. "It must be very old indeed," he says to himself, turning that strange thing between his hands. He sees that there is something inside it, but he does not know how to open that object without damaging it. After several attempts he manages to turn the cap. Insert your fingers and take out a piece of paper: «March 13, 2037. Rifugio Adriatico 124 / b. Bertoli family. When this madness is over, if there is still something and someone, come and get it. Good luck and a hug from Carlo and Giovanna and from our children Gaia and Luca .

Chemical formula of the Pet.
The chemical formula of Pet.

If you think that starting a science fiction story with the discovery of a plastic bottle manufactured in the previous millennium is unlikely, you are wrong. Pet plastic bottles, the ones normally used for our water, have an estimated average life of about 1000 years. They are not biodegradable and only a small part of them is collected and sent for recycling. If we add that the production of this material itself requires the use of large quantities of water and oil, it soon becomes clear that we are following a path that is no longer sustainable. Of course, bottles are often reused by filling them with tap water from home, which is good in Italy; or going to pick it up in the "water houses", the public providers that have appeared in our cities for some years now. But recycling plastic bottles is not hygienic, as demonstrated by a 2016 research. It is better to use steel, glass or newer bioplastic water bottles derived from sugar processing.

In short, the Pet plastic bottles would (indeed: are) disposable and therefore this is certainly not the correct way to circumvent or curb pollution. And so, today, we find ourselves with the oceans invaded by over 150 million tons of plastic, mostly made up of single-use Pet bottles. And Italy is among the first consumers of bottled water in the world: with 12.5 billion liters of water bottled each year in our country 330,000 tons of Pet are produced in plastic containers, equivalent to a use of 650,000 tons of oil and 6 billion liters of water.

Change the habits of producers, distributors and consumers

To find solutions it is necessary to influence consumers' habits, both upstream, producers and distributors, and downstream. Something is moving in this direction. As already mentioned, many municipalities have made public and free water dispensers available to citizens, but only glass, steel or bioplastic containers must be used. So it will be a good habit for the consumer, right away, to go to the "water houses"; or drink tap water at home, perhaps applying simple filters to the point of use (many can be found on the market) to make it even better and safer.

But even large retailers are moving in this direction, making distributors available to consumers in their stores. It is the path followed by NaturaSì with the project Plastic Free, the initiative promoted together with Legambiente and sponsored by Ministry of the Environment, to reduce the consumption of Pet plastic bottles.

The goals of Plastic Free

The NaturaSì chain of organic stores, with 260 stores throughout Italy, is not new to initiatives to protect the environment. But this time we are faced with something that could be called "revolutionary". In fact, it is the first large-scale retail company to take concrete action on this front. Already 50 NaturaSì stores have been active with the “plastic-free water sector” active. But the aim is to reach 100 stores by the end of the year. It is estimated that this initiative will lead to savings of almost 1 million and 300 thousand Pet bottles in the environment and a decrease of over 190 tons of CO2 equivalent in the atmosphere. Of course, this is only a small step, we could say a drop of plastic less in the great ocean of plastic, but the promoters hope and hope to act as a forerunner and encourage other distributors to activate similar projects and raise consumer awareness. In short, before the competition comes the good of the planet Earth, that is: the good of all.

How does it work

To get out of a world of plastic, NaturaSì has studied some dispensers, placed in its sales points, which use water from the public water network, further purified thanks to the combined action of various filters. Will be made available to customers 1 liter glass bottles that can be purchased in the store, or bring from home (clean and suitable for food use). For lovers of bubbles, there are dispensers equipped with C02 bottles to get sparkling water. Not only that: are you thirsty and want to drink fresh water immediately? No problem, the dispensers are also equipped with refrigeration to distribute cold water. To guarantee the safety and tranquility of the consumer, moreover, periodic analyzes of water potability are provided, coordinated by the company's Quality Office.

In short, we keep the earth clean as we keep our house clean. Because the Earth it's our home. And for now, looking into infinite space, an Earth 2 we haven't found yet!

What to drink with panettone: 40 bottles to avoid mistakes on the finish – Italian Cuisine


Bubbles (strictly sweet), raisins, spirits … all the bottles to be uncorked at the end of a meal, with panettone and other Christmas sweets – including tea

The scent of Christmas is a sweet scent: of candied and chocolate, dates and dried fruit, ginger and honey. All perfumes that can be found in a glass.
The culmination of the party for many comes at the end of the meal: dessert, panettone or pandoro, without forgetting the many specialties of the Italian regional tradition, is loved and awaited by young and old. Ruining the grand final but it can be too easy: just choose a wrong bottle. How to be sure to match the right wine with panettone?
Obviously, in the first place it is always a matter of taste. However, some principles can be kept in mind. First of all, one must dispel a myth: that of dry sparkling wine with dessert. it is in fact a choice to avoid, to give preference to sweet wines. These can be sparkling, naturally, perfect to keep the festive atmosphere intact. But you can also offer still, sweet wines, and even dare to approach the panettone with grappa, liqueurs and spirits. The connoisseurs, then, can guide the choice by evaluating the type of dessert, in particular the presence or not of candied fruit, fillings or chocolate. For everyone else, very simply, sweetness will call sweetness: that of wine as that of gifts and good wishes.
We must also remember that, in addition to wine, you can choose other drinks: from grappa to the vermouth, up to the most tantalizing cocktail and a relaxing one fragrant tea.

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Villa Sandi Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Rive of San Pietro di Barbozza Dry

In the hills from Valdobbiadene to Conegliano, the "riva" is a steep terrain: traditionally the most prized vineyard. Shores of San Pietro di Barbozza is produced with grapes from a high hill vineyard with an extraordinarily sunny position, happy for its position and microclimate. Proposed in the dry version, pleasantly soft and mellow, it is the perfect companion of dried desserts, leavened and fruit pies Price: euro 12

11 Primitive Rows Of Natural Sweet Manduria D.0.C.G. San Marzano cellars

From dried grapes from very old rows, an intense ruby ​​red wine with garnet hues; the scent is persistent and complex, with notes reminiscent of cherry jam, dried figs and spices. Enveloping and honeyed, it can be sipped alone or combined with baked desserts and cheeses. Price: 15 euros

Villa Montepaldi Vin Santo Del Chianti Classic DOC Dean

Persuasive and enveloping, perfumed of dried fruit and spices, it comes from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes left to wither. Price: 20 euros

Diplomatic Suite Case Pack

The special edition of Rum Diplomático for Christmas 2018 holds a bottle of Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva inside a metallic case with gold trim. A unique and balanced rum, with hints of caramel, orange, maple syrup and licorice. Price: € 50.00

Fattoria Le Pupille Solalto
Made in small quantities (about 15,000 bottles in 0.375 l format) and only in the best vintages, Solalto comes from selected rows of Fattoria Le Pupille, when autumn brings with it the so-called "noble rot" that starts dehydrating the grapes of Semillon, Traminer and Sauvignon Blanc thus concentrating aromas and sugars. The result is a dessert wine with notes of candied fruit, ripe figs and dates, which maintains the fresh acidity of its grapes. Price: 15 euros

Orsogna Winery Malverno
From Montepulciano and Merlot grapes, the company's flagship product is born: ruby ​​red in color with violet touches, slightly spicy, scents of ripe red fruit and black cherry jam. On the palate it is soft and intense with a slightly almond finish, of great structure. Perfect with a homemade panettone with chocolate. Prices starting from 24 euros

Poli Grappa of the Museum 25 years

Produced in a limited edition to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Grappa Museum in Bassano, it derives from a special selection of the 25 best lots kept in the underground cellars of the Poli Distilleries. Distinctive traits include the aroma of dark chocolate, raisins and toasted hazelnuts and the generous and harmonious taste. Price: 54 euros

Speri Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG La Roggia
Garnet red in color, the nose offers enveloping hints of raisin, violet and jam. On the palate it is warm and velvety, intense and full. Price: € 39.50

Count Vistarino Oltrepò Pavese Blood of Giuda DOC Costiolo

The most typical dessert wine from the Oltrepò Pavese. Cuvée of Croatina and Uva Rara grown on the "costolo", ie the top of a hill, is a delicately sweet wine in which the sun-ripened sugars are tamed by the natural acidity and the typical floral scent. Price: 7-9 euros

Quaquarini Oltrepò Pavese Sangue di Giuda DOC

Lively, sweet, with an intense and intriguing aroma and taste, it goes perfectly with all traditional desserts and fresh and dried fruit. Price: euro 7

Podere Luigi Einaudi Moscato D'Asti DOCG

Sweet, straw-yellow and sweet, pleasantly aromatic, it is the convivial wine par excellence, perfect to combine with desserts, like panettone and pandoro.Price: 10 €

Shy Punch

A cocktail played on floral scents and citrus notes is the proposal signed by Andrea Paci, tender bar and manager of Lo Scalo di Como: the "Shy Punch" is prepared with gin with green tea infusion, lavender syrup from Lake Como, lime juice, orange and bitter mandarin, bitter to the tonic, essence of black pepper. Also to be tried is the creation of Ivan Patruno, bar manager of the Bulk cocktail bar at the Hotel Viu in Milan, based on tonic water, orange peel and ginger.

Di Majo Norante Royal Muscat of Molise DOC Apianae

The pale golden yellow color, with light amber reflections, anticipates the freshness and intensity of the perfume, characterized by hints of orange blossom and orange blossom honey. Ample and rich, preserves the taste of Muscat.Price: € 17.50

Capetta Asti DOCG

From the company of Santo Stefano Belbo, the sweet sparkling wine par excellence. The pleasant fine and persistent perlage and the delicate and aromatic taste make it perfect at the end of the meal, with fresh fruit and desserts, but also for the classic toast.Price: 5,50 Euro

Collalto Violette Rosé Extra Dry Sparkling Wine

From Manzoni Moscato grapes a sparkling wine that enchants with its color that refers to the pink peony. The thick foam, the bright and thin bubbles, the scent of rose, linden flowers and berries: everything speaks of joy. In the mouth it is harmonious and refreshing, and the versatility in the combinations is its distinctive trait. Price: 7 euros

Valdo Cuvée Viviana Valdobbiadene Superiore of Cartizze DOCG Dry

It was born in the DOCG Cru and is produced with the Charmat method: amiable and elegant, it has a velvety, spicy and fruity scent that conquers even before its sweetness.

Ferrari Demi-Sec Trentodoc

A fresh scent of ripe apple and flowers anticipates a clean, harmonious and round taste. Indicative price: 14.90 euros

Water of Aron Idromiele 2015

An ancient recipe of the Ferrara family of Furci Siculo, in the province of Messina, and the passion of the beekeeper Rosario Ferrara are the first ingredients of this preparation, together with the honey of millefiori: this is fermented in water. It follows an aging of at least 2 years in barriques to obtain a golden hydromiel, intensely scented with orange blossom and lemon, delicate on the palate.

Donnafugata Ben Ryè

Complex and enveloping, the taste is harmonically sweet, soft and fresh. The nose offers intense notes of apricot and peach, sweet sensations of dried figs and honey, aromatic herbs, mineral notes. Indicative price: 50 euros

Villa Matilde Eleusi Falanghina Roccamonfina PGI Passito

Made from pure Falanghina grapes, it is an amber colored wine, embellished with golden reflections. Very perfumed and velvety, it is perfect not only with panettone, but also with almond paste desserts, with blue cheeses and with foie gras. Indicative price: 28 euros

Vermuth Fred Jerbis

A Friulian vermuth that is making people talk about themselves. Federico Cremasco, a barman and enthusiast of Polcenigo, in the province of Pordenone, has created Fred Jerbis, the brand of gin, vermouth and bitter made with Carnia herbs and ingredients made in Italy. In a few years they have become a phenomenon for enthusiasts. With their three bottles blend a perfect Negroni, to serve the panettone after a meal, perfect a vermouth, with ice and orange zest.

Travaglino Golden Moscato sparkling

This fragrant nectar of sage and peach is born in the Oltrepò, obtained exclusively from white muscat grapes. With a gradation of 5.5 °, it is a companion to all confectionery.

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Passito "Tordiruta"

The Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Passito "Tordiruta" is produced from grapes harvested at late ripening by selecting the best bunches. The harvest is manual and the grapes with noble molds are left to dry on racks for 3 months. The fermentation takes place in barrique and lasts about a month; it follows the refinement in barriques for 12 months and the aging in bottle for a year.

Oddero Moscato d'Asti DOCG Cascina Fiori

Young, fresh, light, but above all fragrant, of mandarin and sage, of peach and of flowers: it is the ideal companion for all the sweets of the Christmas tradition. Indicative price: 11.20 euros

Prime Gold Grapes

The candied citrus fruits of the panettone blend perfectly with the fruity and floral notes of this original distillate, which comes from precious white grapes from the hills, picked when ripe and processed according to an exclusive method.

Na'jm Malvasia delle Lipari PDO Passito di Salina Cantine Colosi

The name in Arabic means "sweet with grace, and so is its taste, structured and balanced. The nose gives intense notes of fresh fruit, apricot and fig, followed by floral sensations of jasmine.

Feudo Luparello Moscato Passito di Noto DOC

The honeyed scent and warm taste are a hymn to his homeland.

Lungarotti Torgiano Vin Santo DOC

The amber white color lights up in the glass with golden reflections. Intense aroma, sweet and refined taste.

Marzemino passito M from Cantina San Michele Monte Netto

Red, sweet and fragrant: ideal to taste alone, it is enhanced in combination with panettone. Indicative price: 27 euros

Damman Fréres Noël tea in Prague

The sensory characteristics of this type of black tea make it the perfect match with a traditional dessert like panettone. Raisins and candied fruit blend perfectly with the floral notes of Noël à Prague, while the typical aromas of this special tea envelop the sense of smell and taste with sweet notes such as caramel, dried plum, essence of vodka and chocolate. At a first sip, it strikes the scent of clementine, perfect together with citrus candies of traditional panettone.

Silvio Nardi Vin Santo Sant'Antimo DOC Eye of Partridge

From the hills of Montalcino a velvety wine, with an amber color and an intense aroma, with notes of apricot and hazelnut. Indicative price: 32 euros

Amaro Nonino Quintessentia®

Prepared according to an ancient recipe, it stands out for its elegant herbal scent, enhanced by the use of ÙE® Grape Distillate aged in barriques. Indicative price: 22 euros

Venturini Baldini Graniers Malvasia Hills of Scandiano and Canossa DOP

With its pleasant scent of jasmine and sage it is the perfect match for a traditional, simple panettone, without creams or icings. Bright yellow in color, in the mouth it is harmonious and moderately dry, also suitable to approach cheeses or to be served as an aperitif. Indicative price: 8.80 euros

Terminum Gewurztraminer late harvest

Deep golden yellow, it gives off an intense aroma of apricot, peach, honey and orange peel. In the mouth it gives intense sensations, with aromas of caramel, ripe fruit and spices, maintaining a perfect balance between freshness and sweetness.

Maculan Torcolato

From the hills of Breganzesi, a nectar with a brilliant golden color and an inebriating aroma of honey, flowers and vanilla. The taste is sweet, full and balanced: perfect with pastry and cheese, as well as with panettone.

Tenuta Fertuna Vermouth Etrusco Nero

The scent, warm and enveloping, balsamic and resin, is that of herbs and spices used to flavor ruby ​​red wine: wormwood, laurel, mace, vanilla, ginger, coriander, juniper, rosebuds, just to name a few. A mix that is found on the palate and that makes this vermouth suitable to marry not only with panettone, but also with chocolate or cheese.

Cleto Chiarli "Centenario" Lambrusco Grasparossa of Castelvetro DOC Amabile

Soft and fragrant, it contains all the aromas of the starting grape. Pleasant and engaging, it goes well with all the typical dishes of Emilia and is, of course, a perfect dessert wine, an excellent companion of the traditional panettone.

Kaltern Quintessenz Passito

Obtained from yellow Muscat, this amber nectar smells of honey and exotic fruit. Indicative price: 35 euros

Grappa Nonino Grape Harvest Reserve Aged 18 months in Barriques

The artisanal distillation discontinuous in exclusive steam stills, the aging of 18 months in barriques of Limousin and ex-Sherry make this product unique. Perfect for pairing with panettone and chocolate.

Peyrot Liqueur de Poire Williams Cognac

Very perfumed, also excellent as an aperitif if served with crushed ice. The liqueur is obtained from the "assemblage" of Cognac 1er Cru Grande Champagne, natural aroma of pears Williams, sugar syrup and distilled water. 14 kilos of pears are needed to produce a 70 cl Liqueur Poire au Cognac.

Limoncello Villa Massa

Produced exclusively using the Sorrento Oval lemon, without the addition of aromas or preservatives and based on an ancient family recipe dating back to 1890. The scent is unmistakable.

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