Tis the season for great spirits – wine that is, and all through the shop we’re looking for the perfect Christmas gifts to stimulate our palates. Italian wines are one of the most chosen beverages during the holiday season. It’s widely celebrated among family, friends, and co-workers which makes it a gift that keeps on giving. And with its unique flavors and varieties - it’s been said - you could drink a different Italian wine every day of the year, and never run out of options. Wow! Keep it coming, please. However, when it comes to choosing the perfect Italian wine as a gift, it could easily become overwhelming. Here are a few suggestions that will make a perfect gift, and not just for the holiday season, but for any occasion.
1. Brunello di Montalcino
One of Italy’s most renowned red wines produced in southern Tuscany made with 100% Sangiovese – a variety of grape. Brunello di Montalcino is very food-friendly – in fact, one of the classic pairings in Italian cuisine is tomato-based pasta and pizza. Makes a great gift for friends.
One of Italy’s most renowned red wines produced in southern Tuscany made with 100% Sangiovese – a variety of grape. Brunello di Montalcino is very food-friendly – in fact, one of the classic pairings in Italian cuisine is tomato-based pasta and pizza. Makes a great gift for friends.
2. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
This Italian red wine is known to be a favorite amongst people all over the country because of its smooth taste. Blended with black fruit, cherries, and herbs make pairing it with a wide variety of delicious dishes. It’s a delightful taste for a gift.
This Italian red wine is known to be a favorite amongst people all over the country because of its smooth taste. Blended with black fruit, cherries, and herbs make pairing it with a wide variety of delicious dishes. It’s a delightful taste for a gift.
3. Oak Aged Chardonnay
What I love about this wine, as I’m smacking my lips with desire, is the creamy richness of the oak flavors – flavors added with oak aging. Everything about this wine, the smell, the taste, are soothing. I’ve found pairing it with fish and herb over a candlelight dinner – well, let’s just say, it’s truly amazing.
What I love about this wine, as I’m smacking my lips with desire, is the creamy richness of the oak flavors – flavors added with oak aging. Everything about this wine, the smell, the taste, are soothing. I’ve found pairing it with fish and herb over a candlelight dinner – well, let’s just say, it’s truly amazing.
4. Taurasi
The full-bodied, high tannin, and acidity of this wine pair greatly with the foods my husband enjoys the most. It’s a gift to keep on giving.
5. Chianti Classico Riserva
A blend of red fruit, herbs, balsamic vinegar, and smoke savory flavors paired with high acidity and coarse tannin makes Chianti Classico an incredible wine paired with pizza. Having a bottle of this in your Christmas stocking could be magical.
6. Franciacorta
Impress someone with an excellent light-bodied fruity sparkling wine that pairs perfectly with soft ripened cheeses like brie and dried fruits and roasted salted nuts – perfect for a fancy festivity. The perfect Italian wine makes for gift-giving on any occasion.
Enjoy!
The full-bodied, high tannin, and acidity of this wine pair greatly with the foods my husband enjoys the most. It’s a gift to keep on giving.
5. Chianti Classico Riserva
A blend of red fruit, herbs, balsamic vinegar, and smoke savory flavors paired with high acidity and coarse tannin makes Chianti Classico an incredible wine paired with pizza. Having a bottle of this in your Christmas stocking could be magical.
6. Franciacorta
Impress someone with an excellent light-bodied fruity sparkling wine that pairs perfectly with soft ripened cheeses like brie and dried fruits and roasted salted nuts – perfect for a fancy festivity. The perfect Italian wine makes for gift-giving on any occasion.
Enjoy!
