6 wines to always keep in your cellar

There are ingredients that should never be lacking in the larder: salt, sugar, oil and flour, for example. And in the cellar? Even our wine collection should always have a few labels, so that we are not unprepared for any occasion. What are they? Discover them with us, and put your cellar to the test!

Here are the wine labels you should always keep at home!

Whether you like to spoil yourself every now and then by preparing a small dinner for yourself with matching wine, or whether you have to host a spontaneous last-minute dinner or party, by storing these wine labels in your personal wine cellar you will always be ready to extend invitations or treat yourself when you need it! Here, then, are the ideal labels to accompany any type of menu and occasion!

1       - Barbera d'Asti

Barbera d'Asti is a classic: a dry red capable of expressing at first taste all the character of a territory rich in tradition. Every cellar should house a few bottles. The strength of this wine lies in its richness of aromas and suggestions: ideal to accompany savoury hors d'oeuvres and cured meats, soups and rich meat dishes. Our advice: try the Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore. It will be love at first glass!

2       - Chardonnay Salento IGT Bio

From certified organic grapes, Pizzicanto Chardonnay Salento is a carefree wine. It has all the sunshine of Apulia, the Mediterranean spirit of the land from which it comes. Chardonnay is an intriguing dry white: it can be the star of a light aperitif with friends, accompany a fish dinner or enhance the freshness of a vegetarian main course. Unleash your imagination at the table when you uncork the Chardonnay!

3       - Chianti

In the world Chianti means Italy. It is one of the best known and best loved wines: it has an unmistakable, austere, spicy flavour. The not too astringent tannin makes it velvety, while the balance of aromas and flavours elevates it to the Olympus of the most prized labels. Bringing a bottle of Chianti to the table means promising a unique sensory experience: during an elegant dinner, surprise your guests by pouring 'Selvato' Chianti DOCG. It accompanies savoury and succulent dishes, and goes perfectly with the spicy notes of robust dishes.

4       - Vei Cavour Gold Label

We are playing at home with this wine: it is our historic standard-bearer! The Vei Cavour Etichetta Oro owes its name to the statesman Cavour, a historical wine lover. Our cellarers worked for a long time on the best combination of red wines, achieving an excellent and much appreciated result. The secret of Vei Cavour? Ageing in the historic cellars. A long ageing process that gives the wine a unique character, a rich and articulate taste. Vei Cavour is a robust wine, which is why it prefers combinations with character: red meats, game, mature cheeses. It will succeed in conquering even the most demanding enthusiasts!

5       - Prosecco

Prosecco is not a wine, it is pure party spirit. The fine, persistent bubbles, the unmistakable flavour, the singing of the uncorked bottle, all little signs of a spirit full of energy. The richness of taste draws a dense web of aromas, from grapes to green apple to lime blossom. Its eclectic nature is difficult to contain, which is why it is not a slave to simple pairings. Try it as an aperitif, or with cold starters, with exotic dishes, with fish dinners, even as a dessert wine it fully convinces. Prosecco DOC is truly versatile: all you have to do is prepare the right setting to serve it!

6       - Loris Rosé Wine

Another exclusive label in our catalogue: Loris Vino Rosato is dry, fresh and delicate. It owes its enveloping and intriguing character to the precious contribution of our oenologists: obtained from carefully selected red grapes, it is enhanced by a brilliant and unusual colour. The skins are separated from the must immediately after pressing: the fermentation process adds character, while maintaining the wine's freshness and delicacy. A versatile wine that lends itself to many pairings: it is also perfect in combination with fusion dishes and exotic, spicy recipes!

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