• Store all unopened wine in a cool, dry place—away from extreme temperature variation and sunlight. When storing wine for an extended period of time, neither the refrigerator nor the freezer is the place to be! Try storing wine in a closet, which usually maintains a stable temperature.
  
  
• By storing a wine bottle on its side, the cork can remain moist. This means that the cork is less likely to crack or break when opening.
  
  
• As a general rule of thumb, Ecco Domani wines, as are most wines, are produced to be consumed within several months of purchase. Very few wines are to be aged for years and years. Ecco Domani red wines however, may get better with age, if stored properly, and can be stored for up to three years from the year listed on the vintage.
  
  
• Once opened, white and red wine can be stored for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. A vacuum wine sealer is an excellent tool to keep an opened bottle of wine fresh for several days after opening. These sealers can be purchased at most locations that sell wine.

Successful Serving. Demonstrating proper wine serving etiquette will impress your guests and prevent spills. With careful planning, you’ll be on your way to wine-serving stardom!

• Although we’ve heard that red wines should be served in round, deep glasses and white wines in tall, steep glasses, the glass is not the thing! Serve your wine in whichever glass you prefer—whether tall or short, delicate or sturdy, pretty or swanky! In Italy, for example, some wine glasses don’t even have stems, meaning that many Italians are sipping wine from a glass resembling a small U.S. juice glass!
  
  
• Know your corkscrew when entertaining guests. For the grand opening, choose a trusted corkscrew that works for you rather than a new one. Also remember, it’s always a good idea to have a back-up corkscrew on hand. Today there are many different types of corkscrews available—some with arms, some with legs. With all these twists and turns in design, the corkscrew can be an expression of your personal style!
  
  
• Have you ever wondered exactly how waiters can pour wine so cleanly and effortlessly? For a tidy serve, simply end the pour with a slight twist. Just in case of dripping, it never hurts to have a napkin within reach!
  
  
• Be sure to get a good estimate of the number of sippers to plan accordingly for wine purchases. One bottle of wine fills about 4-5 glasses. Remember that glasses should be approximately 2/3 full. It is proper wine-serving etiquette to always ask guests permission before refilling their glasses!

Serving excellent wine with a bit of style helps set the atmosphere for a special party. Entertaining can be just as enjoyable and refreshing as your glass of Ecco Domani!