Wines under the tree

Christmas is time for gifts, but also for endless lunches, gargantuan dinners and great wines. So why not combine the two and give a bottle of wine? A label to taste on Christmas day or at New Year's Eve dinner? A bottle of wine is always a very welcome gift, whether you decide to uncork it immediately and share its pleasure during the holidays or that you prefer to put it in the cellar among the precious things waiting for the right occasion. We have selected 10 perfect labels to put under the tree.

Champagne Brut R, Ruinart

A great classic. The purest expression of the Maison's style, marked by the search for elegance and freshness. A cuvée of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, ideal to taste with fish appetizers or seafood first courses.

Franciacorta Extra Brut EBB 2013, Mosnel

A pure Chardonnay that combines richness and complexity with great mineral freshness. A true excellence of Franciacorta to be enjoyed throughout the meal with a seafood menu.

Franciacorta Pas Dosé Riserva 33 2011, Ferghettina

For the Classic Method purists, an undosed Chardonnay aged 80 months on the lees. It is a Franciacorta with a mature and evolved bouquet, of refined expressive complexity, well balanced by a vibrant freshness. Ideal to accompany baked fish with tasty meats.

Puligny-Montrachet AOC 2015, Olivier Leflaive

A white from Burgundy produced in one of the mythical places of wine. A Chardonnay aged in wood, which combines floral and citrus freshness with intense evolutionary notes. A great white to pair with pasta dishes with mushrooms, baked fish or white meats.

Chablis AOC Grand Cru Vaudésir 2014, Louis Moreau

From a Chablis Grand Cru comes a white with a vibrant profile. The bouquet expresses aromas of citrus and white fruit, accompanied by the characteristic mineral notes of the terroir. Perfect to combine with fish appetizers or raw fish dishes.

Venezia Giulia IGT Bianco Capo Martino 2016, Jermann

A classic blend of local white grapes, which comes from one of the best crus of the Jermann estate. The union of Tocai Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia Istriana and Picolit, creates harmony

expressive and a gustatory depth of great aromatic persistence. To be brought to the table with seafood and fish menus.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Vineyard Schiena d'Asino 2012, Mastrojanni

It was born in one of the most renowned vineyards on the Montalcino hill. It is a Brunello that gives the pleasure of a mature vintage, all played between fruity aromas and balsamic nuances. Ideal to taste with game.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Vecchie Vigne 2013, Siro Pacenti

The wines of Siro Pacenti represent one of the excellences of the Montalcino territory. A Brunello that expresses a still fresh fruit, beautiful spicy notes and officinal herbs. The rich sip, but still tense and energetic, makes it very pleasant on the palate. To be tasted with roasted red meats or game.

Barolo Riserva DOCG 2011, Borgogno

A large Barolo with a classic and traditional profile. From a selection of the best vineyards of the municipality of Barolo, a deep, complex and elegant wine is born. To be combined with important dishes such as stews or game.

Barolo Cannubi DOCG 2014, Luigi Einaudi

From one of the most famous Cru of the denomination, comes a Barolo of great elegance, the son of a fresh vintage, masterfully interpreted on the notes of finesse. A wine with a delicate fruit and a sip of great gustatory balance. Ideal to combine with roasted red meats.