The Magic Of Italy - Luxury Italian Wine & Gourmet Christmas Hamper

Description

Beautifully presented in a wicker hamper basket, our Magic of Italy Christmas Hamper has been specially curated to showcase the very best of this much-loved country. Created in collaboration with Lynne Coyle, Master of Wine, it features four exceptional Italian wines from Piedmont and Veneto, along with a classic Italian sparkling wine, Promosso.

To complement our exceptional wines, we’ve selected a range of artisan Italian produce from Puglia, Tuscany, Abruzzo, and Apulia. Each product is crafted by passionate local producers whose dedication to quality mirrors our own commitment to discovering unique winemakers and partners who create exceptional wines for O’Briens.

A thoughtful Italian wine and food gift for the festive season, the Magic of Italy Christmas Hamper captures the true spirit and flavour of Italy - ideal for gifting or sharing this Christmas.

This set contains:

• Ascheri Barolo (red wine) - A rich bouquet of sweet spices, dried flowers, leather and undergrowth, the palate is dominated by red fruits. Harmonious and well structured, with elegant tannins, great balance and complexity.
• Musella Valpolicella Ripaasso (red wine) - Easily one of our richest, most satisfying Ripassos. Dense with dark cherry fruit, silky smooth but still finely structured and impeccably balanced. This is a certified organic wine.
• Mucchitetto Organic Soave (white wine) - An aroma and flavour of yellow-fleshed fruits; honeydew mellow and white peaches, delicate hints of white flowers, with a fresh, tangy, well-balanced finish.
• Rizzardi Lugana (white wine) - One of Italy’s classic whites from a family owned vineyard. With attractive aromatics of blossom and stone fruit, leading to a palate that is silky smooth in texture and lively in flavour with ample fruit. Fine sapidity with a long-lasting textured finish from extended lees ageing.
• Montevini Promosso Spumante (sparkling wine) - Made in style of a classic Prosecco, this Promosso has a delicate green apple blossom aroma with lemon grass following on the palate. Lively and fruity with ripe melon notes. The overall impression is refreshing and delicate.
• Frantoio Muraglia Prickly Pear Olive Oil - iIside this vintage tin you’ll find a wonderful Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Made with 100% Italian Coratina olives, this oil stands out for it’s intense, fruity flavour, perfect for enhancing any dish.
• Contadini Seasoned Pitted “Leccine” Olives - The intense flavour of hand-picked Apulian olives elevated by the addition of chilli, oregano, and garlic.
• Acetaia Balsamic Vinegar of Modena - A medium, high density balsalmic vinegar. The taste is intense with ripe fruit, cinnamon and vanilla. The sweetness is counterbalanced by acetic notes. This vinegar is aged in oak barrels to finely balance it.
• Conadini Yellow Tomatoe Passate “La Gialla” - Yellow tomatoes from Apulia, hand-harvested at the peak of summer, bring both vibrant colour and a delicate flavour to this passata.
• Contadini Black Olive Tapenade - An olive pâté composed of Leccino and Cellini olives, giving a perfect balance of taste and colour.
• Conadini Puglian Cherry Tomatoes in Olive Oil - Peeled by hand, the taste and aroma of tomatoes is as if they had just been picked, without artificial preservatives.
• De Cecco Organic Fusilli - De Cecco No. 34. This pasta is particularly good with meat and fish-based sauces or with fillings or sauces made with ricotta.
• Amica Sapore di Sale Chips - A low salt and gluten free crisp cooked in sunflower oil to produce a delicate crunchy finish
• Fattoria Sila Dried Funghi Porcini - Harvested in the Sila National Park in the province of Cosenza, high among the mountain woods, these porcini mushrooms have an incomparable scent and a sublime flavour. Fabulous soaked and used to create a “meaty” addition to your pasta sauce.
• Caffarel Piemonte Dark Creations - Each individually wrapped bite delivers the rich, smooth flavour of traditional, dark chocolate Gianduja perfectly balanced with the crunch of premium Italian hazelnuts from Piedmont.
• Deseo Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Sea Salt of Cervia Crackers - A crisp and light cracker thanks to a traditional artisanal low temperature bake. Try with an aged ricotta cheese.
• Deseo Cantuccini - The traditional cantuccini from a quality bakery, with an extra twist of piscachio and walnut for crunch and flavour.
• Contadini Artichokes In Olive Oil - Delicious artichokes, marinated in premium olive oil, make a perfect addition to salads or an antipasto platter.
• Gorditas Alfajores - Lovingly, called “Alfies” in Argentina, our Alfajores are crafted by hand in a bakery in the heart of Dublin. Delicious cookies filled with creamy Dulce Leche and coated in either Belgium dark, milk or white chocolate.

Please note: This hamper contains multiple products sourced from various suppliers. Individual items may contain or come into contact with allergens, including cereals containing gluten, eggs, milk, soy, nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, celery, sulphites, lupin and fish. Please check the packaging of each product for full allergen information.