Choose WINES FOR CHRISTMAS, find out how to match your menu!

Are you also thinking about wines to pair with your Christmas menu?

There are only a few days left until the holidays and, like every year, we promise ourselves not to leave the organization of the menu to the last minute.

There are often many people around a table and, regardless of the number, the desire to pay attention to the choice of wines is always high. To help you in this choice in “Drinking Well at Christmas” you will find the bottles suitable for all occasions of the holidays, from dinners to midnight toasts, perfect to accompany your menus.

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But which wines can you pair with Christmas dishes?

Imagine starting with an appetizer that smells of tradition: an assortment of cured meats, aged cheeses and savory pies. For this moment, nothing is more suitable than a Franciacorta or a Prosecco di Valdobbiadene.

In particular, a beautiful Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brù by Zanotto is the wine to kick off important moments, its freshness and fine bubbles clean the palate, preparing the taste for the following courses.

And after the appetizers?

When it comes to the first courses, this is where regional traditions really shine. A sumptuous plate of lasagna alla bolognese or cannelloni rich in béchamel and ragù finds its best ally in the classic, such as Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Docg di Torre Alle Tolfe , an “old-fashioned” wine that with its structure balances the complexity of the dish, while the notes of red fruits and spices accompany each forkful with elegance.

If your Christmas smells of the sea, with linguine with scampi ragù or seafood risotto, then you need an aromatic and fresh white wine like a Colli Di Luni Vermentino Doc Etichetta Nera by Lvnae or a Fiano Di Avellino Docg Pendino by Colli Di Castelfranci .

And then there are the second courses, the heart of the Christmas lunch. Here the options multiply, but each choice has its ideal wine. For a tender and juicy roast veal, the Barolo Serralunga D'Alba di Garesio is the perfect choice: full-bodied, enveloping and capable of enhancing the earthy notes of the meat. If the protagonists are the stuffed capon or the veal in sauce then I recommend the Amarone Classico Docg by Allegrini or the Brunello Di Montalcino Docg by Casanuova Delle Cerbaie .

For a second course of fish, what to do? If you are planning a slice of baked salmon or a sea bass in a salt crust, then these dishes require a structured white, like the Alto Adige Gewurztraminer by H.Lun , a real joy for all the senses.

And finally, it's time for dessert. Here a world of temptations opens up: from classic panettone to crunchy nougat, passing through traditional sweets from every region. A Moscato Asti Docg from La Morandina , with its balanced sweetness and floral notes, is the ideal accompaniment for those seeking lightness and freshness.

If you want something more intense, perhaps to pair with dry pastries, Donnafugata's Passito di Pantelleria Doc will envelop every bite of dessert in a warm and aromatic embrace.