All I want for Christmas is Wine and…Wellness Days!

From bubbles to Brunello, from a room fragrance with the scent of wine to a full day of winery wellness: eno-gastronomic Christmas gifts are always among the most appreciated, because they combine wellness with taste. If you are looking for original 2018 Christmas gifts that can win over everyone, from relatives to the most demanding friends, here is the food and wine wishlist of Tenuta Torciano — gifts for every palate, especially the most refined. And if you were wondering what should never be missing from your 2018 Christmas basket, the answer is here too.

Choosing your gifts with a good glass of wine in hand is always easier, and more fun.

Gift no. 1

Prosecco and rosé

The perfect 2018 Christmas gift for those who love bubbles is an elegant pack of 12 bottles: 3 bottles of Prosecco Extra Dry, 3 of Prosecco Millesimato, 3 of sparkling Rosé and 3 of Spumante Brut. The bottles can also be bought separately. It's the toast for Christmas, New Year's Day and every occasion after — classic-method bubbles, served cold, perfect as an aperitif or paired with the most elaborate dishes, for an experience of rare intensity and complexity.

Gift no. 2

The Brunello di Montalcino pack

What to give at Christmas 2018 if not the Brunello Collection signed by Tenuta Torciano? True to elegance, creativity and luxury, alongside the unmistakable taste of Brunello di Montalcino, these two bottles are perfect for toasting on special occasions thanks to the original "Gioiello Line" label, with a bright Swarovski crystal to embellish the reserve. It celebrates one of the values the Tenuta Torciano Winery has always been built on: the indissoluble bond between tradition and innovation.

Gift no. 3

Home fragrance collection

Do you remember the scents of Torciano? Let yourself be enveloped by the DiTorciano home fragrance, the first created by Luciana Cilemmi with master perfumer DiVinoEssenza — the unmistakable scent of wine essences, leather and vanilla, a concentrate built for a velvety, refined wine environment, in the spirit of Brunello.

Its intense notes are inspired by one of the most appreciated wines of Italy, a wine that has won a place of honor at the Tenuta Torciano winery and gone on to reach refined homes, offices, boats and helicopters, as loyal wine lovers all over the world use it to stand out with a luxurious, high-quality product. These fragrances are handcrafted to remember the moments lived together with Tenuta Torciano.

Gift no. 4

Oil and gourmet products

The new extra virgin olive oil, freshly pressed, is one of the most sought-after products among connoisseurs, and this year the Torciano Extra Virgin Olive Oil stands out for its quality and flavor, thanks also to the excellence of the olives harvested. It suits every use, from simple dressing to searing and frying: try it on a slice of toasted bread (bruschetta) or on pasta in bianco, on your salads or on a good cut of meat — a Fiorentina steak is best. It also pairs beautifully with white meat or fish, and with carpaccio. This golden nectar is the perfect condiment for every dish. For a truly perfect gift, browse our gourmet offers.

Gift no. 5

Customized bottles

To respect the environment and not waste glass, we created a new set of customized bottles that stay with you forever: hand-drawn landscapes of our Tuscany, such as sunflowers, mimosas, wisteria, lilacs, roses, cypresses and Christmas themes.

Torciano wine labels are professionally hand-painted, high-quality labels that turn any bottle into something special and truly unique. They are perfect for any occasion — a wedding, an anniversary, a birthday or a gift. Choose from our professional designs, then add text to personalize it. Don't be fooled by the format: our labels are genuinely hand-painted by our professional painters and can be applied to any smooth glass, normal or large format, ready to upgrade your wine cellar with a truly original piece of Italian art.

Gift no. 6

A day of wellness at the winery

Finally, a beautiful wellness day on the farm. In this exclusive experience you feel the excitement of taking part in a truffle hunt: with beautiful Italian truffle-hunting dogs, you'll be led by a professional guide through the forest in the Chianti countryside, on the hunt for the earth's most precious edible treasures. You'll learn to identify the different species of trees and the ideal habitat for truffles to grow, and how to clean and prepare both black and white truffles. After the hunt comes a cooking class, where you turn the truffles you found into wonderful Tuscan dishes together with our chef, who reveals all his culinary secrets — or you can simply keep the bounty for yourself.

Test your skills with an archery experience in our wide-open spaces: together with professional archers, you'll learn to hit your target with a bow and arrow. This is followed by lunch in our private wine cellar, where our wine conductor guides you through a proper tasting, pairing wine and food with over 13 different Tuscan products from our winery. The experience is completed with a visit to the medieval city of San Gimignano, for shopping and for admiring its Middle Ages history. It's a fantastic day in close contact with nature, animals and the beautiful vineyards of the Chianti countryside.

For the more adventurous, we can organize a fly-over tour of the magnificent Tuscan hills, rich with medieval villages. Visit Monteriggioni, Siena or San Gimignano — nicknamed "the little Manhattan" for its towers — all from the sky: Tuscany from above is both breathtaking and thrilling. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed by our staff for a short walking tour of our own historical vineyards.

If gastronomic Christmas gifts are the most popular of 2018, there's a good reason, and it's a very tasty one. Discover our Truffle Restaurant and come taste our delicious dishes paired with fantastic wines. We look forward to welcoming you to Tenuta Torciano to toast in style to the new year to come!