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- cragmor - 12-31-2005
My wife and I enjoy some light wines, I am especially new to wines. She likes the zinfandels and we both like reislings and I am becoming fond of Gewurztraminers.
So we are looking to get into red wines.
We have a pinot noir that we sampled and loved so we are starting with that.
Anyone have any other ideas? Our main reason is that we are going to Italy for our anniversary in a couple of years and want to be prepared for their wine.
- robr - 12-31-2005
Why not try some nice Italian reds? Chianti Classico, Barbera, etc.
[This message has been edited by bernkastler (edited 01-01-2006).]
- wineguruchgo - 01-01-2006
Hello cragmor,
Welcome to the wineboard! Since you enjoyed Pinot Noir I would try Valpolicella. With food I would also try Barbera and Dolcetto.
I'm sure others will have some ideas as well.
- Drew - 01-01-2006
Try some red zins and if you like them you'll NEVER go back to a white zin. Italy's version of zinfandel is Primitivo.
Drew