In Italy, food and wine gifts are among the favourites to give and, above all, to receive. So here are some ideas ranging from wines, spirits, cured meats, desserts, sweets, and other delights to hang on the tree. You can order some of these gifts online even if you are not based in Italy.
The Testarossa in a Glass !
Testarossa - classic method Brut Pinot Noir, excellent for an aperitif, it is enhanced if served with more refined dishes. From 2016, it ages for 60 months on the lees and at least 6 months in the bottle after disgorgement.
Testarossa sparkling wine is characterized by a creamy white foam and a brilliant color, making it an excellent visual experience. The perlage is subtle but at the same time persistent, confirming the attention to detail in production and the result is an aromatic and persistent wine, perfect to be enjoyed as an aperitif or paired with fish and shellfish dishes. 75 cl Testarossa €36.00
Bialetti Moka Express - Special Editions
The Squid Game Moka Express rises to the challenge, combining its iconic style with the symbolic imagery of the popular Netflix series. Bright, gradient colors, geometric details, and the "Game Over" print make it an istant must-have: to be taken with you in your daily challenges or for any pause in the game.
Or for lovers of Bridgerton Netflix Series, Bialetti, Netflix, and Shondaland have partnered to launch an exclusive capsule collection inspired by "Bridgerton." This collection features the elegance and refinement of the popular series, adorning the iconic Moka Express and other Bialetti coffee accessories, making coffee breaks even more romantic and intriguing. Covered in a delicate blue and embellished with floral decorations, tiny bees, and gold-colored accents. From now on, enjoying a coffee together will feel even more regal!
A star in a cup – Illy
The Illy star contains 4 cans of ground coffee: Roasted Classic illy blend 100% Arabica; Intensely roasted illy blend 100% Arabica; Arabica Selection India, and Arabica Selection Guatemala. Stella Illy (4 pieces of 125 g) €19.90. Or a very special gift for Illy Coffee lovers: Taste, art and design in one gorgeous gift. Coffee, illy Art Collection cups and a Milk Frother for an extraordinary experience. Let yourself fall in love with the illy cappuccino, prepared from coffee created by selecting only the top 1% of the finest Arabica beans with the addition of milk frothed to perfection, hot or cold as you prefer. Serve in cups from the collection decorated by Judy Chicago, a legendary figure in contemporary American art, and savour the moment.
Italian Marzano Tomatoes
Every land has its king, and in Italy, the king is the San Marzano Tomato. It is a D.O.P. (Denominazione di Origine Protetta) product, which means it has a protected designation of origin. This indicates that its unique characteristics depend on the specific territory where it is produced and cannot be replicated elsewhere. Experience the genuine taste of the flavors of the past and discover the Marzano Tomatoes and other delicacies from Casa Marrazzo and their unique Casa Marrazzo collection glass containers.
Designer Panettone
Panettone, the light and sweet Italian bread filled with dried and candied fruits, has traditionally been a Christmas favourite. Historically, this treat could be purchased for approximately $10 per circular, domed loaf. However, in recent years, panettone has received an artisanal makeover, accompanied by a corresponding increase in price. Renowned designers such as Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, and Gucci now offer elaborately packaged panettone, as do fashionable restaurants. These high-end versions can cost close to $60 or even exceed $100 each. The Gucci Osteria Traditional 20024 Panettone is already sold out.
The Moschino “Collezione 0” panettone is a limited edition product resulting from the collaboration between the patisserie of Martesana, a well-known Milanese brand, and the Moschino fashion house. It represents tradition through its artisanal preparation and features packaging designed by Moschino's creative director, Adrian Appiolaza.
For five years, Fornasetti has selected Davide Longoni to merge artistry and mastery in bread-making. Utilizing stone-ground flours and sourdough, each ingredient is meticulously chosen to combine creativity, research, and experimentation. Traditional ingredients such as raisins, candied orange, and citron peel are complemented by saffron, which is added to the mixture in pistil form. The exclusive cylindrical box, crafted with decorated embossed paper, showcases some of the most renowned themes of the Milanese Atelier. The circumference features the "Pompeiana" decoration created by Piero Fornasetti in 1951. The lid of the package highlights "Il Re Sole," an anthropomorphic sun designed by Piero Fornasetti for a tray in the 1950s, which majestically illuminates every festive table.
The classic Milanese panettone Armani Dolci by Guido Gobino is available in three chocolate variants: apricot and white chocolate, or entirely covered in chocolate. The paper used for the gift boxes is inspired by the theme of the Giorgio Armani Privé collection from the A/W 2024 collection with a damier design. The geometric motif is reproduced on the boxes in shades of mother-of-pearl and gold. The packages are sealed with a ribbon and an embossed rose.
The collaboration between the distinguished elegance of Roberto Cavalli and the expertise of Vicenza's Olivieri 1882 pastry shop has resulted in a panettone that epitomizes both excellence and flavour. This unique and bold reinterpretation of the traditional Christmas leavened cake is crafted with sourdough, free from preservatives or artificial flavours, and involves an extended process and an additional kneading phase. Available in a one-kilogram format, this panettone honors tradition with candied orange, sultanas, and Bourbon vanilla specks. Its distinctive presentation is enhanced by the exclusive Ray of Gold print by Cavalli, which adorns the elegant tin packaging.
The Etro e Aimo e Nadia Milano panettone, prepared by Fabio Pisani and Alessandro Negrini of the restaurant «Il Luogo Aimo e Nadia», is made following the chefs' usual methods. For the production of the panettone, flours from selected mills in Basilicata were used, along with a 72-hour leavening process that contributes to its softness and subtle crunchiness. The packaging features patterns from the Etro maison, with blue and gold colors for the panettone box and magenta and pink on a gold background for the pandoro box.
The collaboration between the creativity of Dolce&Gabbana and the confectionery artistry of Fiasconaro results in a unique recipe: the typical Milanese panettone, revisited with the flavours of Sicily. The shared ingredients of this extraordinary union between North and South are respect for tradition, the courage to experiment, the quest for perfection and the pursuit of beauty. However, it is above all a love for artisanal production, entirely ‘Made in Italy,’ that brings together the highest expressions of fashion and pastry.
The impeccable craftsmanship of these desserts is preserved thanks to the beautiful tin boxes, designed expressly by the most famous Sicilian artisans: the bright colours and the subjects, inspired by the decorative motifs of the Sicilian cart and the characters of the puppet theatre, render all these different precious containers eminently collectible.
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