No hangovers in Italy

[richr]

Yes, I have rarely actually had a bad hangover, but have certainly felt a little fuzzy and out of it the next day. This didn't happen in Italy, though the more information I get the more I tend to think being on vacation was a major factor, a corollary to that being the amount (more than usual) and possibly the type of food we were eating. The headache problem used to happen occasionally when drinking wine that wasn't too great--over the years I've learned not to bother if it isn't something I like. I do usually keep up the water consumption if I'm drinking and it does make a difference, though I must say it's exciting to have yet another excuse for a Frappucino.

Thanks--all the information in response to my question has been great--please continue if anything jumps to mind. I must add that though I found the wines I had in Italy less complex than the better CA and French wines, they were without exception a pleasure to drink, easy to drink, and tremendous with the food at all times. I'm sure there are more complex and expensive Italian wines, but what amazed me was the consistent "enjoyability" in every wine, no matter how inexpensive or basic. I certainly can't say that about wines in the USA--most times someone brings over a bottle of Chardonnay or Cabernet it ends up in the fridge as cooking wine.