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What an Italian Woman Won't Wear Into a Wine Cellar

Most of us finish getting ready for a winery with one last step. In Italy, that step gets left out.

1 · The season

The cellars are open

Through October 25th, Italian wineries open their doors for the harvest. Tasting tables are full.

2 · The rule

No perfume

Wine is judged by the nose. A strong perfume reaches everyone at the table before the wine does.

3 · The clothes

Dressed for the table

Sleeves that stay put, a small print or darker color below the waist, a layer for the cool cellar.

4 · The payoff

Pale on top, dark below

Light near your face, dark where the drops fall. Then leave the bottle on the dresser.

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From Maria's edit

Dresses that go from the vineyard to lunch.

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