White and Sparkling Wines, New for the Festive Season

The festive season in Italy is inextricably linked with regional winemaking, where every bottle brings its own sense of place to the holiday table. From crisp northern whites to aromatic island bottles, expressive orange wines, and traditional dessert nectars, Carluccio's new seasonal cellar arrivals offer the ultimate pairing for every festive gathering. 

Crisp Whites & Sparkling Celebrations

• Berlucchi Franciacorta Extra Brut (Lombardia): Crafted using traditional methode champenoise in Lombardy, this elegant sparkling wine offers refined bubbles and crisp brioche notes, making it the definitive Italian toast for Christmas morning.

• Fontanafredda Gavi di Gavi DOCG (Piemonte): A elegant white from Piemonte with citrus brightness and mineral balance, ideal alongside seafood starters.

• Puiatti Pinot Grigio & Sauvignon Blanc (Friuli): Expressive whites from Friuli known for crisp purity, stainless-steel fermentation, and clean, vibrant fruit character.

• Sartori Sella Soave Classico DOC (Veneto): A golden, stone-fruit-led Venetian white that brings warmth and versatility to the holiday table.

Sun-Drenched Regional Whites

• Planeta Terebinto Grillo Menfi DOC (Sicilia Organic): A vibrant organic white from Sicily offering ripe citrus, orchard fruit, and Mediterranean herbal notes.

• Santadi Villa Solais Vermentino di Sardegna DOC: A crisp, aromatic Sardinian white defined by bright acidity and subtle saline minerality.

• Frisino Legami Verdeca (Puglia): A lesser-known Puglian grape delivering delicate floral aromas and a refreshing, citrusy finish.

• Antonio Caggiano Falanghina IGT (Campania) & Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Bianco DOC (Umbria): Two expressive regional bottles showcasing the rich culinary traditions of Central and Southern Italy.

Something Different: Rosé & Orange Wine

• Tenute Orestiadi Orange Inzolia (Sicilia Organic): Skin-contact winemaking gives this organic Sicilian orange wine a amber hue, textured palate, and aromatic complexity, making it an extraordinary pairing for aged cheeses.

• Planeta Rosé Sicilia DOC, Frisino Legami Rosato, & Sartori Vigna Mescita Pinot Grigio Rosé: A trio of delicate, pale rosés spanning Veneto, Puglia, and Sicily for those who prefer refreshing pink hues through the winter months.

The Grand Finale: Sweet Dessert Wines

• Fontanafredda Moncucco Moscato d'Asti DOCG (Piemonte): Gently sparkling and aromatic, this low-alcohol sweet white from Piemonte is the traditional Italian match for panettone and seasonal bakes.

• Fattoria dei Barbi Vin Santo del Chianti DOC (Tuscany): A rich Tuscan dessert nectar made from dried grapes, offering layers of dried fig, honey, and toasted almond. Serve alongside artisan biscuits for a truly authentic Tuscan finish.

We have selected only the very best for our online shop, so whatever you choose, we know you are going to enjoy it! Salute!