Gift guide for wine lovers

Is your Secret Santa a wine lover? Don’t worry, because we can help you find the perfect gift.

A book: One Thousand Vines: A New Way to Understand Wine, by Pascaline Lepeltier.

Pascaline Lepeltier is the only woman to have earned the title of Best Sommelier in France and also the author of “One Thousand Vines: A New Way to Understand Wine”, the English version of her book that was released on November 26th. It is an important read for its revolutionary vision of terroir. This concept, which is usually associated with the relationship between the climate, soil, altitude or tradition surrounding a certain wine region, for Lepeltier consists of a “social fact” built by human decisions that can make two neighbouring vineyards totally different. Thanks to her deep understanding of wine, Pascaline is able to explain this theory and deliver a vision that addresses chapters dedicated to ecology, geology and of course, also the viticulture of the future. Without a doubt, a book that was necessary and that will become a reference for many. Available on Amazon.

A wine: Marques de Casa Concha Gold Cabernet Sauvignon

This new member of the Marques de Casa Concha family of wines, Marques de Casa Concha Gold Cabernet Sauvignon, is undoubtedly an ideal bottle to surprise any wine lover this Christmas. It is a Cabernet Sauvignon from one of the most traditional areas, Maipo Andes, but exclusively from the third terrace of the Maipo River. What does this mean? That it is a wine with much more freshness, greater acidity and tension. On the palate it offers unctuous flavours of cherry, cassis, cedar, blackberry, black tar and a certain presence of smoke, firm tannins and a long finish. Perfect to accompany grilled meats on a summer night.

A board game: Wine-Opoly

For wine lovers who like fun, Wine-Opoly is the wine-oriented version of Monopoly, which promises hours of entertainment. As you move around the board, you collect wines, build wine cellars and also avoid being charged by import taxes. Ideal to play on holidays, with friends or family, enjoying a glass of wine. Available on Amazon.

A charcuterie pack: La Charcutería

The Chilean traditional charcuterie factory “La Charcutería” is offering Christmas packs perfect for that foodie friend or family member. Noted for its dedication to the production of cured meats and smoked products using natural oak, each of its products stands out for its tradition and great quality. The pack of matured products includes Fuet, Salami Milano, Sobrasada, Cabanossi chorizo, Pancetta, Smoked cheese and charqui, ideal for preparing an appetizer at home and accompanied by a red wine such as Marques de Casa Concha Syrah or Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon. Available at www.lacharcuteriartesanal.cl