5 Best Holiday Wines You Need Now
The holidays always sneak up on us. To ring them in, why not sip on something that’s synonymous with ‘merry and bright?’ And, yes we absolutely mean wine.
The holidays offer an opportunity to really indulge and savor the moments. With the right glass of wine in your hand, there’s nothing that can go wrong. So, here are Domenico’s best holiday wines to try this season, with something to please everyone at any holiday party you throw or attend!
5 Best Holiday Wines You Must Try
2017 Tracy Hills Nero D’Avola
Add a little Sicilian style to your holiday table with this versatile bottle. Domenico Winery’s interpretation of this classic Sicilian varietal is exciting, and so versatile. That’s why we love Nero D’Avola – it’s depth and richness is just what we need during the winter. But, don’t be fooled – it’s mix of red and black fruits, combined with a brilliant acidity, make it quite the holiday wine. It can really please all events and palates. It cozies up easily to your aunt’s famous pot roast or even a pizza margherita from the pizza oven your friend got for Christmas!
Mambo Italiano
If we know anything, it’s that Italians know how to celebrate the holidays.
Mambo Italiano is just that – a delicious blend of grapes, just like the wines Dominick’s relatives would sip at tables with big bowls of pasta on Sunday.
Now, just because this wine is casual doesn’t mean its quality is any lower. Mambo Italiano was expertly blended by the Domenico Winery team to create nostalgic flavors and aromas that everyone will adore. This wine is full of ripe cherry and plum with a hint of tobacco spice, with enough body for the richest sauce (or gravy – whichever you prefer to call it. We aren’t going to start that debate…again.)
For those celebrating a more Italian holiday, Mambo Italiano will fit right into your plans. Great with sausage and peppers, eggplant parm, lasagna, and so much more, this wine is a natural match for all the Italian American comfort food.
2019 Amador County Syrah
You know the bacon wrapped asparagus you love at your Mom’s holiday party? Or, the roast your grandma makes every Christmas that you can eat 3 servings of? Well, if you can imagine, these can all be even better when you have this 2019 Amador County Syrah to sip with them.
Syrah is a French varietal that thrives in Amador County, developing stunning fruit. It is an ideal winter wine as it’s rarely shy in the glass. Domenico’s Syrah is a large-bodied red, born to be enjoyed with all the indulgent holiday foods. Its concentrated black fruit aromas, dominant earthiness, and black pepper finish make it a natural match for delicious stews, pot roasts, and any of those hearty meat dishes that warm our bellies when temperatures get chilly.
2016 Tracy Hills Aglianico
This rustic red is everything
you want during the holidays – It brings body to the dinner table with elegant, earthy finesse to suit your favorite hearty holiday dishes. And, this goes for both white and red meat dishes. This Aglianico can be the perfect pair for turkey and mashed potatoes or your favorite steak. The wine’s intense flavor and high alcohol content will warm you up quickly, especially on those cooler evenings.
And, if you are a lover of smoked meats, you are absolutely in luck. This wine is a match made in heaven for brisket and smoked sausage, no matter the smoking wood you prefer.
2022 Sirène Rose
Who said rosé was only for the
summer? The Sirène Rosé is a gorgeous tropical vacation in a bottle, even in the middle of winter. It’s fresh and alive like a Caribbean breeze, but fruity and delicious enough to distract you from the cooler temperatures outside. It has a beautiful and well-rounded balance of fruit flavors – think strawberry, guava, and the refreshing bite of pineapple.
All of these elements make the Sirène rosé the ideal pick for an afternoon lunch or cozy aperitivo with friends. Its bright acidity makes it excellent to sip alone or with your favorite fried foods. We love this rosé with fried calamari dressed with a good squeeze of lemon or a spicy glaze. Of course, you can never go wrong with a side of marinara for dipping.
2022 “Rosato” Rosé
Another rosé on the best holiday wines list for a reason – Domenico Winery’s 2022 Rosato is their interpretation of an Italian rosé and a stunner in the winter! It’s friendly and easygoing, but with a structure to keep up with a never-ending meal. This Domenico Rosato will surely whisk you away to a sunny day in a piazza in Rome, snacking on some delicious aperitivo bites like pizzetta or mozzarella. It is also the perfect wine for seafood – the Domenico family’s pick for calamari fritti or fried calamari all year round!
Feeling wine ready for the holidays?
With these best holiday wines, you’ll be prepared to host or attend any holiday party. Bring a bottle as a gift or give one as a gift, there’s nothing like sharing the love of wine during the holidays. And, if you ever need any help, the Domenico team is always here to help make your holidays easier – whether that’s with wine or a delicious meal at our Osteria.
