While we feel there is no bad time to drink wine… there certainly is no better time than to enjoy it than with family and friends during the holiday season. Wine is an important part of bringing us together, and a fundamental element in the Italian festive season. Italians typically bring out special wines to celebrate Christmas Eve, Christmas Day as well as New Years Day.

Of course, for special meals during the holiday season, it is worth having on hand some really stunning examples of Italy’s top wines. What wines? Well as we’ve always said, there are basic guidelines as to what should be drunk with what foods to enhance the flavors of both… but all in all… drink what you like and enjoy!