Bring Italians to Your Holiday Feast

Whether you are in charge of bringing the wine or providing the food, liven up the experience this year and bring some Italians to the table! The Old World wines of Italy have never been more popular, and it is for good reason.  The 20 wines regions of Italy offer an enormously diverse range of varietals, that due to the different terroirs, offer unique blends of tannins, acids, and sugar levels that pair perfectly with food.  The Old World Italian wines are crafted to accompany food.  There is an Italian wine for every dish!

I have been very fortunate to have met 10 marvelous winemaking families from 6 very different wine regions of Italy.  It is with great pride that I am able to offer their wines to you for your enjoyment with your holiday festivities.  On behalf of their families and mine, Buon Natale and Buon Anno!   

-Cin cin!

If you are serving... We recommend pairing with...

Aperitifs and Appetizers (Aperitivi, Antipasti)

Dry cheeses (pecorino, fontina, romano)
2016 Macchie S. Maria Falanghina DOC

Fruit Cocktail or Ambrosia
2016 Sobrero Moscato d’ Asti DOCG

Shrimp Cocktail
2012 Zucchetto Prosecco Cartizze DOCG, or
2015 Zucchetto Prosecco Brut DOCG

First Course (Primo)

Pumpkin or Butternut squash soup, or Green salads
2016 Fontanabianca Langhe Arneis DOC

 

Pasta dishes w/ Marianara sauces
2012 Le Marognole Valpolicella Classico DOC

Second Course (Secondo)

Roast Turkey, or Roast Duck
2009 Fontanabianca Barbaresco “Bordini” DOCG

Lamb, Pork, or Veal
2013 Fontanabianca Barbera d’Alba DOC, or
2010 Sobrero Barolo “Pernanno” DOCG

Roast Beef, or Prime Rib Roast
2010 Le Marognole Amarone “CampoRocco” DOC, or
2010 Sobrero Barolo “Pernanno” DOCG

Fruit & Cheese (Formaggi e Frutta)

2015 Zuchetto Prosecco Brut “Puro-Fol” DOCG

Dessert (Dolce)

Chocolate anything! and, Berry or Cherry Pies
2009 Le Marognole Valpolicella Recioto DOC

Apple Pie & Ice Cream (Gelato)
2016 Sobrero Moscato d’Asti DOCG, or
2012 Zucchetto Prosecco Cartizze DOCG

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