Christmas wines: the perfect wine for your Christmas dinner
Christmas is a time for celebration, togetherness, and—of course—fantastic holiday wines.
When planning Christmas dinner, it’s important to choose the right wine to pair with the classic holiday dishes like roast pork, duck, and Christmas ham.
But which Christmas wine is actually best with holiday food? It depends on the dishes you serve and the atmosphere you want to create.
Regioni:
Abruzzo
Format:
750ml
Alcohol:
14,50%
Serving Temperature:
16-18
Price
26 €
Qty
1
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva 2019 Paride d'Angelo
Description
The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva from Paride d'Angelo is the jewel in the crown of this splendid young winery. From the first glimpse in the glass, this wine surprises with its aromatic complexity, anticipating a sensory experience that proves convincing and satisfying to the palate. On tasting, the Riserva does not disappoint, offering an impressive body and structure, with a powerful sip, well supported by tannins full of energy. The red Riserva Paride d'Angelo is 100% Montepulciano, a vine that needs no introduction, cultivated in the inland area of Pescara, between the Adriatic Sea and the Gran Sasso, using the traditional Abruzzo Pergola training system. The vineyards have an average age of 65 years and are cultivated without the use of any synthetic chemicals, which testifies to the company's constant commitment to organic viticulture. The grapes are always harvested by hand and once in the cellar, the must is left to macerate on the skins for a month while fermenting, all without the addition of sulphites. The wine matures for 12 months in stainless steel vats, followed by a further 12 months in new, medium-toasted French barriques. The impenetrable and intense ruby red colour, with hints of garnet, catches the eye and announces an enveloping tasting experience. Ethereal tones blend harmoniously with sensations of blackberries and red fruits, which gradually give way to refined aromas of dried roses and balsamic notes. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva is a wine to be opened on important occasions, to be enjoyed immediately, but it can also be aged beautifully, improving with a few more years in the cellar. It is an ideal accompaniment to important, well-structured dishes, such as first courses with meat, grilled beef, and also perfect with filled pasta.
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Designation of origin
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva DOC
Grapes
100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Vinification
Fermentation with maceration for one month with indigenous yeasts without sulphites.
Ageing
In stainless steel vats for 12 months, followed by 12 months in new French oak barrels of medium roast
Wine Color
Impenetrable, intense ruby red
Taste
Soft and warm entrance, structured and full-bodied, the tannin is energetic, well present
Perfume
Ethereal tones, sensations of blackberries and red fruits, ample room for scents of dried roses and balsamic notes
Serving Temperature
16-18°C
When to Open
Ready to drink when released, it can continue to evolve well if properly cellared for up to 8-10 years
When to Drink
Good to drink freshly opened, but it is recommended to uncork and oxygenate up to 45 min beforehand
Pairings
Risotto with meat, pasta with meat sauce, game, grilled or stewed red meat
Company Name
Paride d'Angelo
Production Philosophy
Organic
Christmas wines for Christmas lunch and Christmas Eve
When choosing the wine for Christmas lunch, it’s important to consider the variety of flavors from both cold and hot dishes that are often on the table.
A good Christmas wine for lunch should have enough freshness to handle both herrings and rich Christmas sausages, while also pairing well with hot dishes like roast pork.
A fruity, light wine for Christmas lunch such as
Pinot Noir
is an excellent choice because its refined balance of fruit and soft tannins matches the
savory and smoky flavors typical of Christmas lunch perfectly.
When we talk about Christmas Eve wine, traditionally featuring dishes like duck and turkey,
your Christmas wine should handle both the flavor of dark meat and the sweeter sides like cranberry and apple.
In this case, you’ll want a bolder wine such as
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
or
Amarone della Valpolicella,
as these wines offer both depth and spice, enhancing the flavors of duck and sweet side dishes.
Regioni:
Abruzzo
Format:
750ml
Alcohol:
13,50%
Serving Temperature:
16-18
Price
14.5 €
Qty
1
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2021 Paride d'Angelo
Description
Paride d'Angelo's Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a wine that has its roots in the picturesque hills and plains of Pescara that surround the Adriatic coast, the famous area of origin of the most famous Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wines. This wine is the result of a careful selection of Montepulciano grapes, a variety that shares its name with the town of Montepulciano in Tuscany, even though it is not grown there. A direct and authentic expression of the excellent characteristics of the variety, preserved only in stainless steel, the fruit is dynamic, soft and round, contrasting with marine notes that release freshness in a long and satisfying finish. The vineyards, cultivated using the traditional Abruzzo pergola system, have an average age of 65 years and are planted on clayey, south-facing soils. The grapes are carefully selected and vinified in the cellar with a long maceration on the skins for 1 month. During the maceration, fermentation starts spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts and the absence of added sulphites. Ageing takes place in stainless steel vats and then in the bottle for a total of 9 months, a choice that allows the terroir to fully manifest itself. In the glass, the light ruby colour with hints of young violets catches the eye and promises an intense sensory experience. The palate is elegant and smooth, with notes of freshness, velvety tannins and a long fruity finish. On the nose, it has a light aroma of sea and wild cherry, with floral notes of red roses and tobacco leaves that enrich the bouquet. This Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is the perfect accompaniment to rich and tasty meat and vegetable dishes.
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Designation of origin
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
Grapes
100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Vinification
Fermentation with maceration for one month with indigenous yeasts without sulphites.
Ageing
In steel vats, with a further nine months in bottle
Wine Color
Light ruby red with young violet notes
Taste
Intense, elegant softness, fresh, velvety tannin, long and fruity finish
Perfume
Light fragrance of sea and cherry, notes of red roses and tobacco
Serving Temperature
16-18°C
When to Open
Ready to drink when released, it can continue to evolve well if properly cellared for up to 5-6 years
When to Drink
Good to drink freshly opened
Pairings
Cold meats and cold cuts, grilled meat, meat risottos, first courses with game and vegetables
Company Name
Paride d'Angelo
Production Philosophy
Organic
Christmas wine for dinner: which wine pairs best with duck and roast pork?
If you’re looking for the best Christmas wine for holiday food—especially with duck or roast duck—it’s important to choose a wine that can balance the rich, savory character of duck.
Regioni:
Abruzzo
Format:
750ml
Alcohol:
14%
Serving Temperature:
16-18
Price
28.7 €
Qty
1
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2022 Bossanova
Description
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is produced exclusively with grapes of the same variety from the Bossanova estate. This version of Montepulciano promotes freshness, it is vinified with a short maceration, which rewards the smoothness, softness and delicate aromas of red fruits, combined with the more lively aromas of spices, while maintaining the strength and serenity of the variety. The sip is full-bodied and well-balanced, with a long and precious finish.
Bossanova is located in the north of Abruzzo, in the hills of Controguerra. This young winery, run by Nat and Andrea, now has 9 hectares of vineyards, cultivated using biodynamic methods, with total respect for the ecosystem and biodiversity, the culture and traditions of the place. The Montepulciano grapes come from vineyards that are about 40 years old, located on a single plot of land and cultivated with spurred cordon pruning at about 250 metres above sea level. The grapes are harvested manually in boxes and once in the cellar, 20% of the grapes are crushed by foot, as in the past, and the must obtained is added to the remaining 80% of the mass obtained by mechanical crushing and destemming. The must and marc macerate together during fermentation for about 10 days, with daily bombardment.
The wine matures in cement tanks for about 20 months. After bottling, the wine remains in the bottle for 6 months before being released. This Montepulciano d'Abruzzo has an intense ruby red colour. On the nose it is rich in aromas of black cherry, red plum and eucalyptus, enriched with sparkling notes of black pepper and balsamic aromas.
The palate is impeccable, with a full-bodied entry, an enveloping softness and an important, perfectly balanced tannic imprint. The finish is long and persistent. Excellent with savoury starters, meat and cheese dishes.
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Designation of origin
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
Grapes
100% Montepulciano
Vinification
80% of the grapes are crushed and destemmed mechanically, 20% are crushed by foot. Fermentation with maceration on the skins for about 10 days, with daily punching down
Ageing
20 months in cement vats, plus at least 6 months in bottle
Wine Color
Intense ruby red
Taste
Full-bodied on entry, enveloping with solid tannin, balanced, lingering finish
Perfume
Crunchy red fruits such as red plums, black pepper and balsamic and Mediterranean aromas
Serving Temperature
16-18°C
When to Open
Ready to drink when released, it can continue to evolve well if properly cellared for up to 3-5 years
When to Drink
Good to drink freshly opened
Pairings
Cold meats and salami, aged cheeses, pasta with red meat sauce, grilled meat
Production Philosophy
Organic
A wine for duck on Christmas Eve should be fruity with good acidity to balance the fat of the meat.
Here again,
Pinot Noir
is a classic choice, as its gentle tannins and red-fruit notes pair nicely with duck’s delicate flavors.
If you want something a bit bolder, a
Primitivo di Manduria
can be an excellent option.
For those serving both duck and roast pork, it’s important to choose a Christmas dinner wine that can balance both profiles.
A red Bordeaux or a
Merlot
are fantastic choices, with enough structure to match rich duck without overwhelming the flavor of roast pork.
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