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I have two questions...First off, I am going to Rome in a couple months and would like any suggestions people here have about what vineyards to visit, and what wines to bring back.
The second question is about wine cellars. I would like to start storing wine, but I am not living in a very permanent location (I am a college student, graduating in a year, and my family is renting and could move at any time). I don't want to put too much money into this ($400 or so is probably max). Are those mini wine refrigerators any good? Also, what happens if I unplug it and take it (shaking around in my car) to a new home? Basically, I'm wondering if I can start storin wine now, or if I should wait a couple years until I move to a more permanent place.
Thanks for your help,
Colin
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Most wine will tavel(bad pun,sorry)travel well or we would not be getting wine except from our neighborhoods.Try not to cook it or freeze it and though it might not drink well for a while it will get over it.In Italy you have Tuscany to the north and Abruzzo to the west.Never been myself but an old friend has many times and loves Abruzzo more than any other part of Italy.Basically the way to get in places and wined and dined is through your wine merchant who will know the reps from Ruffino,Winebo and all the other major importers.There are people whose job it is to get clients in to meet winery owners,tours,maybe barrell tasting with the wine maker and sometimes a place to stay.You should have a great time and be sure and take notes on what you taste.Photos are nice but notes will always take you back.
David Thatcher
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