Father's Day is an anniversary that has established itself around the world with different dates, but what remains the same is its cultural significance: celebrating the importance of father figures in the personal lives of individuals and in society. Another almost common aspect, regardless of country, is the tradition of honouring this day by spending quality time with family and bringing the birthday boy something special as a gift.

Finding the perfect gift without falling into banality is not impossible: a good choice is to buy high quality Italian wine, like the one presented in this Svinando guide!

What to get your dad for his day?

There are many ways to honour Dad on his feast day, but the most memorable celebrations often include enjoyable activities to do together and a gift that makes him feel appreciated and loved.

Popular Father's Day gifts include clothing (with the tie as the great evergreen), high-quality leather wallets, sweets (even better if home-made) and technology accessories. Also increasingly popular are bottles of wine, especially if chosen according to the preferences of the birthday boy.

Concrete and symbolic at the same time (since it represents the essence of conviviality), wine is the perfect gift for those who wish to turn Father's Day into a moment of sharing, even better if brought to the table and accompanied by some delicious gastronomic accompaniments!

Father's Day gift idea: a red wine not to be missed

When it comes to red wines, Italy has little to envy from many other countries with ancient and renowned wine production. The winemaking traditions of the Peninsula have evolved, combining classicism and innovation, to give rise to a range of proposals that stand out not only for their value and quality, but also for their variety. Choosing Italian wines to give as a Father's Day gift from this renowned range means going on the safe side.

One can start, for example, with a Chianti Classico DOCG La Ghirlanda, a Tuscan excellence known and appreciated throughout the world. This quality Italian wine boasts a centuries-old history (dating back as far as the 14th century) and an organoleptic profile that captivates from the very first tasting.

Always synonymous with elegance and intensity, in this version made from 100% Sangiovese grapes, it presents itself in the glass with a bright ruby red colour, while on the nose it offers complex notes that combine floral, fruity and spicy scents.

The taste - enhanced above all by red meat dishes such as ribs, beef steaks, stews and roasts - reveals a gritty character, in which the not too pronounced tannins are enlivened by a pleasant hint of acidity.

Whites and rosés: freshness on Father's Day

Up and down the Peninsula, the tasting of Italian white wines reveals a production of very high quality, which in the South comes to the fore with a very particular vivacity and sapidity, tending to be influenced by the proximity to the sea.

Among the most renowned is Falanghina, a mainstay of Campania's oenology, an excellent manifestation of a mild and sunny land, and a perfect choice when it is time to bring a seafood menu to the table, especially with grilled salmon fillets, accompanied by potatoes or salad, grilled octopus and shrimp or grilled sardines.

Among the superpowers of Falanghina is its refreshing aromatic charge, in which hints of citrus and white flowers emerge strongly. The taste is lively and well balanced, with a final acidulous note that immediately invites you to take another sip.

For those who want to go for a rosé, not to give up the red fruit notes and a very slight tannicity, one of the best gift ideas for Father's Day is Cerasuolo D'abruzzo Rosé Doc 2022. With its intense rosé colour of remarkable elegance, this wine conquers the eye even before the nose. However, when the nose approaches the goblet, all the organoleptic nuances conferred by the Montepulciano grapes, used in purity and from organic farming, can be perceived.

Between hints of cherry, vanilla notes and a peppery touch, this wine from Abruzzo tickles the palate with a fresh and balanced taste, ideal with chicken recipes - in soft flans, grilled or roasted, but best in preparations that are not overly seasoned - with slightly oily textured fish fillets and with soft cheeses.

For carefree celebrations: sparkling and dessert wines

It is true that there is no single way to celebrate Father's Day, but if the intention is to bring a smile to the birthday boy's face with a bottle of wine, among the best labels are sparkling and dessert wines, excellent for opening and closing an entire meal.

The Italian Metodo Classico par excellence, Franciacorta DOCG, is excellent with classic aperitif recipes, from fried fish or vegetable dishes to shrimp cocktails, without forgetting meatballs, canapés, rustic cakes and finger food typical of a pre-dinner.

Elegant, yet versatile and popular, Franciacorta - an excellent example is the Franciacorta Brut 'Essence' Satèn DOCG - will win over diners with a bouquet of floral and slightly citrus scents, with some tropical hints. On the palate, it is structured and balanced, with a distinctive aftertaste of hazelnuts and a refined and persistent effervescence that is pleasantly soft.

If dessert is already planned at the end of the feast, it is absolutely worth uncorking a Vin Santo, an extraordinary Tuscan dessert and meditation wine. Ideal with dry biscuits, scones, tarts, mini tarts or soft cakes, a glass of Vin Santo Del Chianti Doc 2018 is just what you need to transform the moment of dessert into an unforgettable tasting experience. All thanks to the enveloping and heady aromas of candied fruit and spices, which immediately invite you to taste it. On the palate it is sweet, but well balanced and not at all cloying, an enveloping cuddle that is also excellent for moments of meditation.

After this roundup of tips, would you like to buy wine online for Father's Day? On the Svinando catalogue you will find gift boxes, offers and bargains not to be missed!