Chianti: Secret to Long Life, Says Ancient Recipe

Discovery News ^ | September 15, 2008 | Rossella Lorenzi

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The elixir of life may be a concoction of honey, cherries and secret herbs infused in a full Chianti wine, according to a centuries-old recipe discovered in one of Italy's oldest pharmacies. The 18th century-old recipe was discovered in an old manuscript found among the shelves of a pharmacy in Asciano near Sienna dating back to 1715. "My ancestors left several manuscripts with formulas for digestive drinks, but this one struck me because of its ingredients. I knew it had strong scientific basis," said pharmacist Giovanni De Munari, who found the old recipe from behind a small shelf in his Tuscany pharmacy. Upon finding the recipe, De Munari brewed the beverage, and came up with a "low-calorie, highly digestive alcoholic infusion which tasted delicious." The main ingredient in the elixir is the Sangiovese grape, which is the soul of Chianti wine... "In our recipe, we only have Sangiovese grapes. This is much more like the famous Brunello variety which grows in this area," De Munari said.

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[bassmaner]

Don’t forget the fava beans ...

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

But, but, but...what about Shiraz!!?? I abhor Chianti.

[fso301]

Chianti bump

[OESY]

The family secret: They use real grapes.

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[Charles Martel]

Chianti: Secret to Long Life

Amontillado, on the other hand... ;-)

[SunkenCiv]

I think we’ve got a cask of that somewhere downstairs...

[PA Engineer]

Yes. A nice Chianti.

[count-your-change]

Wine from the Sangria grape works too. It should be aged until arriving home from the grocery store.

[SkyDancer]

Hmmm - what brand???
I’ll order up several cases .... :)

[Constitutions Grandchild]

Um...m...m! The whole family loves it! Nice tomato salad with onion, bleu or gargonzola cheese and bacon or anchovies, tender pasta with red or white sauce, bread, olive oil for dipping, followed by a sweet little cannoli and cappuccino. I’m talking bellissima!!!!Life is good.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Pasta Putanesca & a glass of Chianti = major afternoon nap.

[Judith Anne]

Oregano oil is supposed to have great antibiotic properties, as well.

[magslinger]

Amontillado is OK if you get it in bottles. Beware of Amontillado in casks however.

[Justice Department]

[LibFreeOrDie]

Green Chartreuse is really good for a bad cold or flu. Dunno if its the secret herbs or the 110 proof...

[magslinger]

Pink Floyd?

[Justice Department]

[Coleus]

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