10 unmissable wines for Christmas 2025 – Christmas is a collective ritual, a theatre made up of laid tables, family traditions, recipes that
come back every year and small gestures that make the festival a sacred moment. Among those who knead at dawn,
those who fight with good service and those who resign themselves to an endless mountain of dishes, there is a
task that often weighs more than the others: choosing the right wine. A wine that accompanies, enhances,
give breath to the courses and, why not, help overcome the typical abundance of the holidays. For this reason
Italian Tradition has decided to select the 10 most representative and reliable wines to bring to the table
at Christmas. A thoughtful choice, constructed with oenological criterion, territorial value and balance between
different styles. An essential guide for those who want to toast with awareness and quality.
The selection for Italian Tradition
Roccalini – Barbaresco 2021 (Piedmont)
A Nebbiolo that vibrates with balance: ripe cherry, gentle spices, finely carved tannin and
natural freshness. Perfect with roasts, boiled meats and aged cheeses. A Barbaresco that illuminates
the table without overlying it.
Black Lands – Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana 2022 (Sicily)
The volcano in a bottle. Nerello Mascalese and Cappuccio find a smoky, savory voice,
punctuated by notes of ash and citrus. An elegant and bright red, ideal with guinea fowl, capon and
winter dishes with smoky nuances.
Fortemasso – Barolo Monforte d’Alba 2021 (Piedmont)
A Barolo with a dense plot, deep but not severe. Rose, licorice, small fruits and spices. One
structure that supports braised meats, brown bottoms and important mushrooms. A reliable classic for those who love i
big reds.
Tower in Cona – Molino degli Innocenti (Tuscany)
A pure, vertical and flowing Sangiovese, awarded Red of the Year. Whole fruit, spices
light and silky tannin. Perfect for pork roasts, light game and traditional dishes
Tuscans.
Clos des Cortons Faiveley – Corton Grand Cru (Burgundy)
A Pinot Noir of monumental stature: cherry, undergrowth, ferrous veins and an elegance that is
stretches over time. To choose for the most refined dishes: roast veal, white meats, recipes
French.
Movia – Veliko 2022 (Slovenia/Collio)
A white of border and personality: material structure, medicinal herbs, honey and acid tension.
Ideal with complex appetizers, smoked fish, rich vegetables and inspirational menus
Central European.
J. de Villebois – Pouilly-Fumé “Les Vignes de Tréleau” 2022 (Loire)
A Sauvignon Blanc chiseled by the minerality of the silex: white flowers, citrus, smoky notes and
pulsating freshness. A must-have with crustaceans, smoked fish, and elegant early vegetables.
Bertani – Amarone Classico “ON” (Veneto)
A Amarone that is not just wine but cultural tale: different vintages that reflect eras and
styles. At the table it is a perfect companion for aged cheeses, game, braised meats and meditation of
end of the evening.
Belpoggio – Brunello di Montalcino 2020 (Tuscany)
Deep ruby, cherry, plum, sweet spices and a structure that does not lose lightness. A
Harmonious, precise brunette, ideal for roasts, game and Christmas lunches that ask for a red
authoritative.
Réva – Langhe Bianco “Grey” (Piedmont)
Sauvignon Blanc and Gris in an elegant guise: citrus, white flowers, tropical fruit and a touch
mineral. Perfect for seafood appetizers, white meats and delicate dishes served at long tables
of the holidays.
Every Christmas is different, but one thing doesn’t change: wine is the silent language of the holiday.
Choosing it well means valuing the dishes, the conversations, the memories that will arise around
at the table. This selection of Italian Tradition is not just any list: it is an invitation to bring in
home bottles that tell territories, hands, visions and identities. Toasting with a great wine means
celebrate not only the holiday, but the culture that belongs to us. And like every year, our wish is
may your Christmas smell like the right wine, alongside the right people.