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Did you know?
One of the greatest concentrations of centenarians, people who acquire the age of 100, and near-centenarians, is in Bastia, a town close to Assisi. With a population of 15,000, there are 197 people between the ages of 95 and 104. Perhaps the excellent food and vino, slower lifestyle, fresh air and proximity to so many holy places accounts for their longevity! The world’s oldest man in 2002 was Antonio Todde of Sardegna, Italy who died at the age of 112. His secret: “Just love your brother and drink a good glass of red wine every day,” said Todde on his 112th birthday. In 2003, Tziu Giuanni Frau of Orroli, Sardegna also reached the age of 112. About 135 people per million in Sardinia live to celebrate their 100th birthday. The Western average is closer to 75.
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Famous Italian
Giuseppe Verdi. The famed composer was born Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi on 10 October 1813 in the Duchy of Parma in Le Roncole. His family moved to Busseto in 1824 which Napoleon occupied. He was later nicknamed the “swan from Busseto”. Giuseppe’s father was an innkeeper and his mother a spinner. Verdi wrote “Nabucco”, based on the Biblical plight of the Jews and Babylonian King Nabucco (Nebuchadnezzar in English) which opened at Teatro alla Scala in Milano on 9 March 1842. The success which followed solidified his popularity as a composer. The Hebrews’ chorus “Va pensiero, sull’ ali dorate” (“Fly, thought, on golden wings”) became so popular that it was often sung in the streets and considered as an option for the Italian National Anthem. He composed some of the opera’s most popular plays and other musical compositions: “Rigoletto” (1851), “La Traviata” (1853), "Il Trovatore", (1853) “Aida” (1871), "The Requiem Mass" (1874), "Simon Boccanegra” (1881), "Don Carlo" (1884) “Otello” (1887), “Falstaff” (1893) and “Four Sacred pieces" (Ave Maria, Stabat Mater, Te Deum and Laudi alla Vergine Maria) in 1898. Verdi was nominated to the Italian Senate in 1874 due to his popularity and contributions to Italy. The Maestro died on 27 January 1901 at Hotel Milano in Milan. Verdi is acclaimed as one the world’s most gifted musical artists, an exemplary citizen and a generous philanthropist.
New phrase:
VIVA VERDI! When Milano was still controlled by Austria, underground partisans of the Italian unification gave their campaign the secret code name “Viva V.E.R.D.I.” which was a clandestine acronym for “ Vittorio Emanuele Re D ' Italia” -Victor Emmanuel, King of Italy. This allowed supporters of nationalism to openly shout their support for Risorgimento (Rebirth and reunification). Verdi wrote “Nabucco” for this purpose and he equated the Jews as a symbol of the oppressed Italians. From that day forward, this opera and Verdi’s other plays symbolized Italian independence.
Place to visit
Torgiano. This scenic medieval town rises on a ridge at the juncture of the Tiber and Chiascio rivers. Ten miles South from Perugia and only minutes away from Deruta, Torgiano retains some of its original walls and is well known for producing some of the best wines in Umbria. Giorgio Lungarotti made quite a mark here not only for founding one of Italy’s highest rated wineries, Lungarotti, but also left a legacy by building the Wine and Olive Oil museums. The Wine Museum “Museo di Vino”, considered one of the best in the world, is located at Corso Vittorio Emanuele 31, Torgiano in the Province of Perugia. Telephone: 075-9880200. museovino@lungarotti.it Torgiano is one of 48 official CittaSlow – Slow cities, as awarded by the Italian government and Slow Food for urban excellence, hospitality, conviviality and commitment to Slow Food ideals.
 Restaurant
Siro. Torgiano. One of Torgiano’s finest restaurants is Siro, located on the ground floor of Hotel Al Grappolo d’Oro, Via Principe Umberto 22, Torgiano, PG Perugia 06089. Telephone: 075.982253 email: algrappolodoro@tin.it . A few minutes walk from the Wine Museum, this has been a favorite among locals for years. Specialties include many dishes with tartufo (truffles which Umbria is famous for)—various pastas and sauces on grilled meats with tartufo. Other traditional and regional dishes prepared rustically and served in a warm and comfortable environment. Expect to wait longer for service on Saturday nights when many of the residents of Torgiano congregate here with their families. Carlo Boldrini is an outstanding waiter who has worked at Siro for 20+ years. Arrangements can be made with Siro owner Antonello Rossi for his staff to prepare their excellent cuisine at the nearby Castello di Rosciano, a gorgeous 1,300 year-old castle with panoramic views of the Umbra Valley. The family of Ramon and Fausta Granocchia and their son Matteo make you feel like royalty there. Comfortable guest rooms are also available if you want a unique experience to stay in a castle with a pool. http://castellodirosciano.com/ | Tel. 347.3516247 or 075.9880801
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Hotel
Le Tre Vaselle ***** If you desire the best in Umbria, this five star Lungarotti resort is it. Beautiful views from this former 17th Century manor. Relaxing pool area with indoor spa and sauna. “Le Melograne” restaurant provides savoir faire and passion to create their authentic Umbrian dishes. Fresh breads and pastas are prepared daily along with jams, balsamic grape sauce and Lungarotti’s own olive oil and award-winning wines. Delicious breakfast buffet with made to order omelets —the kind they make with fresh eggs that have the dark yellow-orange yokes—the little things you dream about afterward. The entire property offers a warm and welcoming ambiance. General Manager Giovanni Margheritini and his staff provide a high level of service. Piano played in the lounge most nights starting at 7. Highly recommended by Michelin which adds, “Three wine vessels from the seventeenth-century standing in the entrance give the name to this charming facility. An eighteenth-century patrician home for first-rate hospitality. ” Expensive but well worth it. Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 48, Torgiano, PG Perugia 06089. Telephone 075.9880447 FAX 075.9880214 http://www.3vaselle.it/ email: 3vaselle@3vaselle.it
Winery
Giorgio Lungarotti. Founder Giorgio Lungarotti left an indelible mark on Torgiano and on winemaking in Umbria when he died at the age of 88 in 1999. It’s hard to imagine Torgiano without Lungarotti and vice versa. Lungarotti wines have won acclaim for their quality and the commitment of Giorgio’s daughters, Chiara Lungarotti and Teresa Severini for perpetuating a legacy of fine winemaking. Lungarotti’s Vin Santo was used by Pope John Paul II in 1982 during the communion when he celebrated mass in Assisi.
Wines:
Cabernet Sauvignon 2001. Two glasses. This wine has particular character.
Chardonnay Aurente 2000. Two glasses. The Chardonnay Aurente 2000 is well made.
“Italian Wines 2005”, Gambero Rosso and Slow Food Editore, page 701
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Vol. VII № 11 Source Notes and Credits
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Concentration of Centenarians in Bastia, Antonio Todde and longevity in Sardinia
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Viva V.E.R.D.I. ! Vittorio Emanuele Re D 'Italia -Victor Emmanuel, King of Italy
- Torgiano
- Siro
- Le Tre Vaselle
- Giorgio Lungarotti
Concentration of centenarians in Bastia, Antonio Todde and longevity in Sardinia
- Antonio Todde World’s Oldest Man: CNN.com.
- Antonio Todde World’s Oldest Man: BBC News: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/1744097.stm
- Bastia and high concentration of centenarians: Universita di Perugia per Stranieri, Professoressa Emanuela Bianchi, February 2005 lecture.
- Tziu Giuanni Frau of Orroli, Sardegna was 112 in 2003: Sapori di Sardegna, June 2003. Compliments of Il Gentilissimo Signore Gianni Pani of Costa Cruises and Cagliari, Sardegna.
Giuseppe Verdi
Viva V.E.R.D.I. ! Vittorio Emanuele Re D 'Italia -Victor Emmanuel, King of Italy
- Viva V.E.R.D.I ! Vittorio Emanuele Re D 'Italia -Victor Emmanuel, King of Italy: Giuseppe Verdi: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuseppe_Verdi
- Viva V.E.R.D.I. ! Vittorio Emanuele Re D 'Italia -Victor Emmanuel, King of Italy: Giuseppe Verdi: “Civiltà Italiana”, Guerra Edizioni, di Donatella Pagnottini Sebastiani e Orietta Rossi Giacobbi, Perugia, 2002. “La Spedizione dei Mille”, pagina 178.
- Viva V.E.R.D.I. ! Vittorio Emanuele Re D 'Italia -Victor Emmanuel, King of Italy: La storia di Maurizio Giovanni Mario Sebastiani di Corciano, PG Perugia.
- Viva V.E.R.D.I.! Vittorio Emanuele Re D 'Italia -Victor Emmanuel, King of Italy: http://www.cronologia.it/storia/biografie/verdi.htm
- Viva V.E.R.D.I.! Vittorio Emanuele Re D 'Italia -Victor Emmanuel, King of Italy: http://www.giuseppeverdi.it/page.asp?IDCategoria=168&IDSezione=741&ID=20752
- Viva V.E.R.D.I. ! Vittorio Emanuele Re D 'Italia -Victor Emmanuel, King of Italy: http://www.mentelocale.it/contenuti/index_html/id_contenuti_varint_1235
- Viva V.E.R.D.I.! Vittorio Emanuele Re D 'Italia -Victor Emmanuel, King of Italy: http://www.comune.parma.it/pigorini/verdi/wverdi/stampa/comunica.htm
- Viva V.E.R.D.I.! Vittorio Emanuele Re D 'Italia -Victor Emmanuel, King of Italy:
- http://www.verdidocet.it/video-026.asp
Torgiano
Siro
- Recommended by numerous citizens of Torgiano.
Le Tre Vaselle
Giorgio Lungarotti
- “Italian Wines 2005”, Gambero Rosso & Slow Food Editore. Editors Daniele Cernilli & Gigi Piumatti. Rom a, 2005. page 701
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