World Octopus Day is celebrated on October 8th. The date of this annual international awareness day was chosen to honor the octopus’s eight arms.
The day is dedicated to:
Celebrating the intelligence, diversity, and fascinating behaviors of octopuses.
Raising awareness about the ecological importance of octopuses.
Encouraging people to learn about marine biology and support ocean conservation efforts.
Octopuses are remarkable creatures with several unique characteristics:
Nine brains: They have one central brain and a cluster of neurons in each of their eight arms.
Three hearts: Two pump blood to the gills, and one pumps blood to the rest of the body.
Blue blood: Their blood is blue because the protein that carries oxygen, hemocyanin, contains copper instead of iron.
Masters of camouflage: They can change their color and texture to blend into their surroundings.
Ancient lineage: Octopus fossils have been found that predate the dinosaurs, dating back over 300 million years.
We have the best wine to celebrate this day
Toscana Rosso IGT Materia Rossa: La Casa dei Polpi, the special edition of Cantina LaSelva‘s Toscana Rossa IGT 2022.
A red wine with character – smooth and enveloping.
A special edition wine to support “The House of Octopuses” an initiative aimed at protecting these incredible inhabitants of the sea from intensive fishing using plastic traps.
This experimental project seeks to offer octopuses new shelters by permanently installing artificial dens on the seabed, made from eco-sustainable materials such as terracotta.
THE WINE
Grapes: Sangiovese, Merlot
Production area: Magliano in Toscana
Bottles produced: 16.000 bottles
Vinification: After gentle destemming and crushing, the grapes are vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve their freshness and varietal character. Fermentation times and pump-over practices are carefully adjusted according to the specific traits of each grape. After fermentation, the wine matures in stainless steel tanks, allowing it to develop greater aromatic complexity and a clean, vibrant profile.
Flavour and aroma: Elegant and spicy with fresh notes of red berries. In the mouth it is soft, persistent and fresh at the end.
Pairings: pasta dishes with red sauces and meat sauce, red meat, spicy dishes.
Serving temperature: 18° C.
Certification: ICEA – Naturland Fair.
THE PRODUCER
Cantina LaSelva is located in Maremma , in a unique place, nestled in the south of Tuscany and surrounded by untamed nature. The varied landscape ranges from the woods of a regional park to medieval villages, and then on to the sea. These are places where you can discover ancient traditions and enjoy true beauty in every season. Maremma is also the birthplace of Tuscan viticulture, with its origins dating back to the Etruscans and their sophisticated civilisation.
The microclimate of the Maremma hills has always brought out the best qualities of Sangiovese grapes, which are used to make wines like Morellino di Scansano – known and loved throughout the world. The combination of minerals, lime, marl and limestone – combined with the coastal influence of the Tyrrhenian Sea – form the basis for opulent, soft red wines and for savoury white wines with a strong personality.
Strictly Organic: Even in the winery, they process the grapes without using unnecessary additives. They apply organic concepts and adopt the most advanced technologies in temperature control, fermentation, pumping over and delicate punching down.
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