3 Tips for Choosing a Wine to Give as a Gift at Christmas
Giving wine as a gift at Christmas is a real gesture of class and a sign of style and elegance. Whether it is a modest expense or a budget with many zeros, a good bottle of wine will certainly make the lucky recipient happy, brightening up holidays and embellishing tables of every family. However, if you decide to give a wine as a gift, a thousand doubts always arise, such as red or white? 1 or 2 bottles? Etc.
When gifting a wine, it is always advisable not to fall into banality. For wine to be an original and unique gift, it must be chosen by concentrating your thoughts of person who will receive it. This shows, in fact, that it is not just a trivial gift, precisely because you have thought about the person’s personality, tastes, also recalling all the glasses of wine you’ve drank together. Do you want to know how to effectively gift wine? Here are 3 criteria that will help you choose the most suitable wine:
Male or Female?
If your gift is intended for a man, we are sure that your father, boyfriend, brother or grandfather, will rejoice in your choice, probably enriching their wine cellar in the process. You could consider a red with a lot of body, such as a Montepulicano Rieccolo. This red wine easily agrees with everyone, even the fairer sex, with your female friend, who could be happy to enjoy a glass of red not only as an aperitif, but also with dinner certainly taking a liking to this choice. Alternatively, if you opt for a white, then it will be ideal to embrace the charm of a floral wine. Due to seasonality of holidays, a prosecco is often one of the most popular gifts, perhaps also because it is linked to the idea of Christmas toasts.
Beginner or Expert?
An inexperienced palate is an untrained palate, which needs a guide in tasting. Give him/her time to taste a few more glasses, but in the meantime try to entice them with an easy and drinkable wine, focusing on an accessible taste, especially on a balanced palate. If you give a wine to a connoisseur, a wine lover, an enthusiast or even a sommelier, things can get a little more complicated, as they almost always know more than you do. Therefore, it is always errors on the side of caution, rely on tradition, and choose a wine that never goes out of fashion.
In the Event of Indecision, the More the Merrier!
Do you think that one bottle of wine is too small as a gift? Well then there is nothing better than opting for a selection of wines: three or four bottles of wine to make sure you meet everyone’s tastes or for a complete pairing, from appetizer to dessert. In this case, you can gift a wooden box with Rieccolo white Pecorino and red Montepulciano to complete your present with style and elegance.
