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lo darei solo chi s’invecchia

English translation: I would reserve it for the aging

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Italian term or phrase:	lo darei solo chi s’invecchia
English translation:	I would reserve it for the aging
Entered by:	Fiona Peterson

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19:07 Nov 5, 2009

Italian to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature / historic poetry/wine

Italian term or phrase: lo darei solo chi s’invecchia

This is a piece of poetry written by a priest/poet for a friend's wedding (in 1818, so the language is a little dated). Please forgive the stupid question, but given the poetry as a whole, is this about getting old? And how could I best render it?

All help appreciated; TIA :)

"La Canina prelibata/ di Ravenna, nonché quella/ uva rossa così grata/ che fiammeggia in Brisighella,/ fan dei vini a parer mio/ pien di forza, pien di brio./ Rubicondo più del sangue/egli è il primo, e ***lo darei/ solo chi s’invecchia*** e langue."

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I would reserve it for the aging

Explanation:
... and the ailing, as suggested in your other question.

Like Cynthia says, the poem is about the stimulating properties of this red wine.

my 2 c.
Shouldn't it be "lo darei solo A chi s'invecchia?"