When candles are lit inside, good conversations fill the room, and the kitchen smells of spices and baked goods, it's time for something special: Christmas and New Year's Eve are not only celebrations of love – but also of good taste.
In this article, you'll discover festive companions for indulgent winter evenings: elegant champagnes, complex red wines, exclusive pasta recipes, and hand-picked delicacies for aperitifs, gifts, and stylish holidays. Immerse yourself in the world of tasteful celebrations – with Great Taste.
What you can expect in this article
- Sparkling delight: Our champagne highlights
- Characterful red wines for your festive menu
- Gourmet appetizers: Tapenade & Mediterranean dips
- High-quality pasta & creative recipe ideas
- Stylish gift boxes for Christmas & New Year's Eve
- Conclusion: Festive atmosphere, unforgettable taste
Sparkling delight: Our champagne highlights for a toast
A glass of champagne is more than just a drink – it's a promise: to special moments, to attention to detail, to the beauty in life. Our selection of champagnes adds a touch of luxury and elegance to your New Year's Eve celebration, aperitif, or gift.
- Champagne Deutz Brut Classic – A classic from Aÿ: fine bubbles, grapefruit notes, balanced freshness. Perfect with seafood, sushi or delicate appetizers.
- Champagne Deutz Rosé Brut – aromas of red berries, silky texture, long finish. Ideal with salmon, canapés, or simply as a festive moment of indulgence.
- Champagne Lanson Blanc de Blancs – 100% Chardonnay, floral aromas, vibrant structure. Aged for at least five years – a Blanc de Blancs for true connoisseurs.
💡 Did you know? Lanson deliberately avoids malolactic fermentation – this preserves the characteristic freshness and clarity of their champagnes.
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Deutz Brut Classic & Rosé are also available as single bottles – ideal for tasting or as a stylish gift.
Characterful red wines for festive menus
Robust, elegant, balanced – our red wines bring not only aromas but also atmosphere to your festive table. Whether with roast beef, pasta, or a cozy evening by the fire – these wines are the unsung heroes of your holidays.
- Caiarossa 2019 – A biodynamic blend with Bordeaux notes: dark berries, spices, vanilla. Harmonious and complex. Ideal with game or grilled meat.
- Collazzi 2021 – A Super Tuscan with velvety tannins, notes of wild berries and dark chocolate. Structured and elegant – a wine for connoisseurs.
- Barbaresco Ausario 2020 – 100% Nebbiolo from Piedmont. Red berries, fine tannins, great aging potential. For sophisticated festive occasions.
💡 Aha moment: The old vines of the Ausario hill benefit from a special microclimate – this ensures aromatic depth and elegance.
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All the red wines presented are also available as single bottles.
Gourmet appetizers: Creamy tapenades & Mediterranean dips
A successful aperitif thrives on variety, quality – and on products that taste of summer, the south, and craftsmanship. These glasses bring flavor, character, and a touch of Mediterranean lightness to your festive table. Whether with crusty bread, fresh vegetables, or as a stylish topping – they are an uncomplicated delight for aperitifs and more.
- Black Olive Pate – I Contadini – Velvety, intense, with almost 90% black olives. Ideal with grissini or as a spread.
- Crema di Cime di Rapa – I Contadini – Puglia's green gold – spicy and nutty, creamy, handmade. Also perfect with cheese or pasta.
- Sun-dried tomato tapenade – A L'Olivier – Fruity, with garlic and spices. For bruschetta or to enhance dishes.
- Aubergine Caviar – A L'Olivier – Smoky note, fine texture – a classic of Provence for vegan enjoyment.
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Exceptional pasta & festive recipe ideas
Our Gentile pasta from Gragnano is more than just a product – it's an experience. Made with love and craftsmanship, it brings the soul of the Mediterranean to your plate. And with these festive recipe ideas, it will become the star of your holiday menu.
✨ Vesuvio alla Champagne with scallops & saffron
Festive, elegant, aromatic
Idea: Creamy champagne saffron sauce, gently seared scallops, a little lemon zest and a hint of tarragon.
Quick recipe:
- Sauté shallots in butter, deglaze with champagne and reduce.
- Add a little fish stock and saffron threads, then thicken with cream.
- Fry scallops in butter until golden brown.
- Toss the al dente cooked Vesuvio in the sauce.
- Arrange with the mussels, tarragon and lemon zest.
💡 Aha moment: Champagne doesn't just enhance glasses – its fine acidity is perfect for elegant sauces.
🍆 Vesuvio alla Norma with ricotta salata
Hearty, vegetarian, Sicilian
Idea: Fried eggplant, an aromatic tomato sauce and grated ricotta salata – a classic from Sicily reinterpreted.
Quick recipe:
- Fry diced aubergines in olive oil until golden brown.
- Simmer passata with garlic, basil and a pinch of chili.
- Cook the Vesuvio al dente, then toss it in the sauce.
- Serve with the aubergines and grated ricotta salata.
💡 Aha moment: Ricotta salata is a mature, salty ricotta – ideal for grating over Mediterranean dishes.
🦞🍅 Pappardelle “Rosso Reale” with lobster & tomato burrata velvet sauce
Mediterranean, luxurious, vibrant
Idea: Wide, silky pappardelle envelop a velvety red sauce made from braised cherry tomatoes, a little white wine, and creamy burrata. Topped with delicate halved lobster tails, finished with basil oil and a touch of sea salt.
Quick recipe:
- Sauté cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic and a pinch of sugar.
- Deglaze with white wine, purée, and mix in the burrata.
- Briefly fry the lobster tails.
- Cook the pappardelle al dente, then toss in the sauce.
- Serve with lobster, basil oil & fleur de sel.
💡 Aha moment: Burrata replaces cream here – for a fine, modern creaminess without heaviness.
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🎁 Stylish gift boxes for Christmas & New Year's Eve
Gifts that tell stories – festively wrapped, lovingly composed.
As the holidays approach, it's time for special gestures. Our stylish gourmet boxes combine hand-selected delicacies with fine wines for a truly sensual experience. Whether as a thoughtful gift for loved ones or a surprise for a romantic evening for two – each box is an expression of good taste, care, and genuine holiday joy.
Gourmet Box "Champagne & Sweets"
Champagne love meets sweet temptation: With Deutz Brut Classic, fruity peach amaretto jam & vegan wild blueberry chocolate.
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Gourmet Box "Signature Selection"
Seven hand-picked delicacies: lemon oil, fig vinegar, antipasti, sea salt & more – with fine champagne & organic chocolate.
Conclusion: Celebrate in style with Great Taste
As the year draws to a close and candlelight touches fine porcelain, it's time for cherished rituals. It's the small gestures, the quiet moments, and the lovingly chosen items that make the celebration truly special.
Whether it's fine champagne for a toast, a robust red wine to accompany the festive roast, or a special pasta as the culinary centerpiece – with Great Taste you give more than just enjoyment: you give memories, atmosphere, and moments that last.
Celebrate consciously. Give gifts with style. And enjoy the holidays with all your senses.
