Completely new, but want to impress

[winoweenie]

Hi Mikku and welcome to the board. Having lived in Rome I'd guess the wine she's talking about is Chianti. Go down to the thread below and you'll find many postings and tasting notes on this varietal. Yhere are literally hundreds of fine wine shops in the Seattle area so finding one that can help you should be no problem. Good Luck. WW