Trying to put together a great gift for the holidays? Italian wine gift basket.
Wine gift baskets are wonderful gifts. They can be easily tailored for specific people. They also encourage people to share and celebrate.
You can choose many different themes for the basket. All reds, all whites, wines from California, etc. Don't forget to add wine accessories. A pair of wine glasses, wine game, or a corkscrew are great additions to any basket. Here are suggested wines for an Italian theme basket:
- Frascati or Orvieto
The Tenuta Le Velette Velico Orvieto Classico is a good choice. This Orvieto is a pale straw colored wine, full of fresh fruit aromas and flavors. It is a lovely, light wine. - Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio comes in many levels from off-dry to dry. The S.A.V. Trentino Pinot Grigio has bright flavors of lemon and other fruits. - Soave
Don't let poor imports fool you, Soave is a delicious wine of the Veneto, featuring Trebbiano and Garganega grapes. The Desto Soave is perfect for any Chardonnay lover. The tart green apple flavors will win their hearts. - Ramitello
Di Majo Norante's Ramitello is made of 70% Prugnolo (Sangiovese) and 30% Aglianico grapes. Look for a gorgeous ruby red color. The feel in the mouth is velvety. This is a great red wine for an excellent price. 
Primativo
It's hard to go wrong with the A. Mano Primitivo. If you enjoy Zinfandel go back to the original source. This wine features dark fruits and earthy spices. The perfect steak wine.- Vitiano
You could fill a basket with Falesco Vitiano and the recipient would be happy. It is complex and rich. If your host plans on serving goose for the holidays bring this wine! - Sangiovese
Di Majo Norante comes through again. Luxurious red colors meet your eye. The taste is of wild fruits you found during a walk through the woods. Amazingly, this is a red to serve with grilled white meats. Does the menu feature fresh ham or pork roast? This is the wine to serve. - Spumante
Holidays have us yearning for sparkling wines. You want secco or prosecco for dry sparkling wines.
If you put together any combination of these wines (or all) you will be a bearer of good cheer.
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