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Fine wines are an important aspect of dining in Italy, and being knowledgeable enough to suggest selections for a meal can leave a very positive impression on your important prospects.

Giuseppe Pezzotti, a senior lecturer at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, has a refined approach to learning about wines and the associated aspects of business entertaining. Professore Pezzotti offered the following viewpoint about becoming familiar with wines:

It can be wise to pick one variety of grape or one type of wine to learn about at a time. Start with lighter, less complex whites, and then move to the more multifaceted, robust reds. Find out everything you can about that particular grape—the strengths and weaknesses of ...

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