Thursday, May 26, 2016

Fitness: Cooper test

Cooper test @ vito donatiello blogThe Cooper test is a test of physical fitness. It was designed by Kenneth H. Cooper in 1968 for US military use.

In the original form, the point of the test is to run as far as possible within 12 minutes.

  • The test is meant to measure the condition of the person taking it and therefore it is supposed to be run at a steady pace instead of sprints and fast running.
  • The outcome is based on the distance the test person ran, their age and their sex.
  • The results can be correlated with VO2 Max.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Dorgali, Isalle Cannonau DOC tasting

Dorgali, Isalle Cannonau DOC tasting @ vito donatiello blog

Nice and intense wine, slightly strong softness due a powerful alcohol content, 3 months second-hand barrel ageing provides very gentle tannins.
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Friday, May 6, 2016

Apulian Aglianico and Primitivo blind tasting

Apulian Aglianico and Primitivo blind tasting  @ vito donatiello bog

Colle Petrito, Aglianico, IGT Puglia, 2011, (grape: 100% Aglianico; ageing: 4 to 6 months in French barrique)

Cantine Polvanera, La Marchesana Primitivo, IGT Puglia, 2011 (Organic), (grape: 100% Primitivo; ageing: stainless steel tanks for at least 9 months followed by maturation in bottle for 4 months)

Conti Zecca, Donna Marzia Primitivo, IGT Salento, 2012, (grapes: 85% Primitivo, 15% others; ageing: maturation in epoxy resin-lined cement tank)

Cantine Polvanera, La Marchesana Aglianico, IGT Puglia, 2011 (Organic), (grape: 100% Aglianico; ageing: stainless steel tanks for at least 9 months followed by maturation in bottle for 15 months)

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