A unique, unmistakable sound that means celebration: it is that of the cork of wine that frees itself from the bottle and flies happily around the world, with an engine of bubbles or on the edge of a corkscrew. Good quality bottles cannot be missing from local Christmas tables and for the year-end toast. Here is a selection.

Bubbles to no more

The Prosecco Extra Dry DOC it is the sparkling flower in the buttonhole of thetoompany Tenuta Sant’Anna, company in the heart of Lison Pramaggiore, lands deditis to viticulture since Roman times, that always ovensronor wine to the Republic of Venice This is a pleasant wine, perfect for toasts e easy to drink. For Christmas 2019 is proposed in gold and black box. (€ 15)

Sparkling wine organic vegan Passerina Brut Costadoro it has a nice pale straw color, with a consistent and soft froth fed by a fine and continuous perlage. Perfect in combination with aperitifs and appetizers, in the prestigious magnum version it is sold in the very refined black and gold package. (€ 15)

Perfect as starter or in combination with a dessert, the Merlettaie Brut Spumante Pecorino by Ciù Ciù it has a candid and creamy froth, a subtle perlage and fragrant notes of yeasts and floral aromas, all on a pleasant mineral background. In the mouth it is enveloping and fresh. (€ 30, Magnum)

Bella the initiative of Guido Berlucchi for Christmas 2019: buying the delicious casket Berlucchi '61 for Treedom it will be possible to give one of the 300 trees planted in collaboration with the web platform, the only one in the world that allows you to plant a tree at a distance and follow it online. Contains two of the best known Franciacorta of the cellar: Berlucchi ’61 Satèn and Berlucchi’ 61 Brut. (€ 39.90)

The award-winning sparkling wine Altemasi Riserva Graal 2012 it is a perfect choice for those who want to offer or offer themselves a refined luxury product. This Trentino Classic Method naxes from Chardonnay and Pinot Nero grapes and it's characterized by white foam, fine perlage, and complex perfume taste wraparound and persistent. Really refined. (42 €)

For a toast in style, the elegance of the black Val D’Oca. The star of the Italian Prosecco firmament, the label of the house Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superior D.O.C.G. Extra Dry Millesimato black (€ 9.50). Excellent as a protagonist on all occasions from bubbles, it is transparent and clear with that hint of its Golden apple.

White, red and yellow!

Torre Rosazza Sauvignon Colli Orientali del Friuli Doc is an Sauvignon in purity, that aromatic vine that it is in those lands that it is best expressed. Saporite and markedly aromatic, refreshing, is splendido tasted as an aperitif, goes well with tasty first courses with herbs, seconds of fish, cold cuts and fresh cheeses. (12,50 €)

For Christmas 2019 Costa Arente shows off his Valpolicella Ripasso DOC in version Magnum, complete with sealing wax to seal the refined wooden box. A wine that expresses method, care and attention to tradition, that of "repassing" the Valpolicella grapes on the skins of Amarone. To accompany important second courses. (€ 42.50)

THEthe Moscato Passito di Noto D.O.P. of the cellar Feud Luparello it is perfect to combine with panettone and to others desserts of the Christmas tradition. Fragrant, intense, complex. (15 €)

When the meal was over, I caught my throat again!

To be enjoyed frozen, ideally at – 20 ° C, the Vecchio Amaro del Capo as clear and transparent, amber makes our throat flow rich in citrus aromas of orange and bergamot. To give in the pack with glasses right to taste it at the top (19 €). The precious Reserve version 100th Anniversary (48 €) it is instead to be sipped at room temperature.

THE' Elisir San Marzano Borsci is una cream of intense brown color, dense in its golden reflections with flavor well balanced between sweet and bitter. Gold Medal for Spirits Selection 2018, + is Caffa's 'oriental specialty', a company perceived as a leader in its sector. His aromatic profile is complex, between fruity, spicy and vegetable notes.

Carola Traverso Saibante
December 2019

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