Can you find a truly delightful Italian wine gift for less than £25? The answer is “yes” – you don’t need to spend a fortune to show your friends how much you love them. Whether they prefer big juicy reds or light and fruity whites, there are some excellent options available for less than £25. These award-winning wines from our collection are all crafted by boutique vineyards in Italy, so although the price-tag is low each one is extra special.
306 Biologico Nero d’Avola
This organic wine from Sicily was recently featured in an article by The Independent recommending juicy red wines for warm weather drinking. With its lush flavours of black fruits and silky texture, we think it’s great for chilly days too. A truly exceptional wine, it makes a wonderful Christmas present. It’s made at the organic micro-winery of Salvatore Tamburello in the western part of Sicily. A Decanter Silver award winner, it has a deep and concentrated flavour bursting with notes of crisp cranberry, rich leather and spicy black pepper.
Siddùra “Erema” Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Another 100% Cannonau from Sardinia, Siddùra Erema is rich and powerful. It’s made from hand-harvested grapes and undergoes lees aging along with barrel maturation to create a deep and complex flavour profile. The winery, Siddùra, is one of the best on the island and its wines consistently take home Decanter awards: this one took the bronze medal in 2019. Wild berries, cherries and black pepper dominate the palate of this silky wine.
Siddùra “Spèra” Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
If you’re looking for white wine gifts, it’s hard to go wrong with this Vermentino from Siddùra. It’s a fresh and fruity expression of Sardinia’s signature white grape and has won multiple awards: including Mundus Vini Gold, Decanter Bronze and The Challenge International Du Vin Gold. It’s made from hand-picked grapes which are fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fresh fruity flavours of lemon and pear. Thanks to a short stint maturing sur lie, it has a creamy, medium-bodied texture.
Feudi di Guagnano, “Le Camarde” Negroamaro & Primitivo
Blackberry, chocolate and juniper: it’s hard to think of a more Christmassy-tasting red wine gift. Powerful and well-developed, this blend is made from two iconic Southern Italian grapes grown on vines that are half a century old. It’s aged for three months in French oak, which is where the creamy vanilla undertones come from. This Decanter Bronze medal winner can be drunk now, or cellared for up to seven years.
Ridolfi Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Crafted by the Ridolfi family at their boutique winery, this Rosso di Montalcino is a baby version of their famous (and more expensive) Brunello di Montalcino. While the latter is aged for three years, the Rosso is released after spending just one year in Slavonian oak barrels. The result is a fresh and zingy wine packed with flavours of raspberry and red cherry, underpinned by a subtle whisper of chocolate from the oak. A long, lingering finish and complex palate show that this award-winning wine is serious business.
Peter Zemmer, Alto Adige DOC Riesling
The perfect white wine gift for fans of floral flavours, this well-rounded Riesling boasts aromatic notes of melon, elderflower and honeysuckle underpinned by bread dough. It’s crafted by Peter Zemmer’s family winery, and all of the grapes are grown in the foothills of the Alps in German-speaking Alto Adige. Thanks to the expert wine-making, this premium Riesling has been awarded with one of Italy’s most prestigious awards: Gambero Rosso’s Two Glasses.
Ridolfi Fiero Super Tuscan
Created as an experiment by the Ridolfi winery, this Super Tuscan was a surprising success. Renowned wine expert James Suckling called this Merlot and Sangiovese blend from Montalcino the “new wine to watch out for”. We couldn’t agree more. It’s made in a unique way: the 60% Merlot is aged in small French oak barrels to pick up characteristic flavours of cedar and chocolate, while the Sangiovese ages in large Slavonian oak barrels to retain its fruity characteristics of red fruits. The result is a powerful, complex wine with a pleasantly long finish.
K.Martini & Sohn “Paladium” Alto Adige DOC Gewurztraminer
Do you have a fan of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in your life? This white wine gift from Alto Adige is bound to impress them. Passion fruit, mango and pineapple notes pack a tropical punch, complemented by more complex flavours of biscuit and sweet caramel. This highly aromatic wine is made by a Swiss-Italian family in the foothills of the Alps, and has taken home multiple awards, including the Gambero Rosso “Two Glasses”.
Malvirà Roero Arneis DOCG Renesio
This certified-organic wine is one of only a couple of thousand Italian wines to take home Gambero Rosso’s Three Glasses award. It’s made from the aromatic white grape Arneis, which is slowly building a new following in the UK. An elegant and refreshing choice, it has delicate flavours of elderflower, jasmine and apricot. It’s made at a carbon-neutral winery, owned by the Damonte family, which uses natural geothermal energy to heat and cool the space.
Christmas wine, all wrapped up
With our free and swift delivery service, the lucky recipient won’t have to wait long for their present. But it’s a very busy season, and we highly recommend ordering your Christmas wine gifts as early as possible. Remember we also offer free gift-wrapping, just tell us in your order notes. Perfect if you want to send your thoughtful wine gift straight to their home.