"When traveling in Europe, there are so many things you'll likely want to bring home. Some of them are easy to transport like tea towels, jewelry, or fancy salts. But one of the most difficult items to bring back is a special bottle (or several) of wine. In a blog post on his website, travel expert Rick Steves shares a few tips for travelers on how they can safely and securely transport wine home from a European vacation."
"A hard exterior on a suitcase is more likely to protect the contents inside as it's moved by baggage handlers. While better than a soft-sided suitcase, it's still important to wrap wine bottles in between clothes so they're protected. It can also be helpful to bring extra large plastic bags with you from home to store the bottles in beforehand. This way, just in case the bottle breaks, you won't have to deal with red wine staining all of your other belongings."
"When transporting wine home in checked luggage, it's important to keep in mind that even one bottle will add weight to your luggage. A typical 750-milliliter bottle of wine averages around 2.75 pounds, which might not seem like a lot, but that weight can quickly add up if you're packing more than one bottle or other souvenirs you've purchased abroad."
Use a hard-sided suitcase for checked luggage because a rigid exterior better protects bottles during handling. Wrap wine bottles in between clothes and place them in extra-large plastic bags to prevent breakage and contain spills. A typical 750-milliliter bottle weighs about 2.75 pounds, so pack with weight limits in mind and distribute bottles across multiple suitcases when traveling with companions. Shipping wine internationally can be very expensive and may exceed the wine's cost. Purchasing wine at airport duty-free shops allows carrying bottles on the plane after security clearance and can save on shipping fees.
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