Each of us has been in a situation where it was necessary to choose a beautiful and useful gift. Many have puzzled over this dilemma for a very long time. It is believed that both a woman and a man can choose expensive and high-quality alcohol, for example, wine as a gift. This is not an easy task, so let's try to figure out which types of wines should be considered and how to properly arrange a present.
A bit of history
Since the time of Ancient Rome, it was customary for a respected person to present wine as a gift. This meant a kind of sign of respect and reverence. The only difference is that then there were not bottles, but amphoras. And, of course, very beautiful dishes looked advantageous, which immediately attracted attention to the present. Nowadays, an attractive bottle with a good design will also cause only approval.
Nuances of choice
To choose the right wine for a gift, you need to consider several points. Firstly, men and women have completely different tastes.women, so you should take into account the gender, as well as the age, preferences and tastes of the person to whom the gift will be intended. Among other things, you need to look at your financial capabilities, since the price range for alcohol is very large: a bottle of good wine can cost from several tens of dollars to several thousand. Not everyone can afford the last option. Although, according to experts, for twenty dollars you can buy quite a decent wine.
You should carefully choose the brand of this drink. Depending on the claims of the hero of the occasion, either dessert, or fortified, or dry sparkling wine will be bought. Someone likes very sweet, others - semi-sweet, and still others - generally table. If there is no information to which a person is still inclined, then it is easier to choose the so-called "universal" - a good red semi-dry wine or a dry one. Such alcohol will not interfere in any home, because often people drink such presents not alone, but in the company of friends.
Present for ladies
Happy responsible mission - to choose wine as a gift for a woman. It is generally accepted that young ladies are more capricious and picky about any gifts. And if you don’t please with wine, then don’t expect favors. Therefore, it is always a difficult mission that requires a certain amount of time and diligence. Again, it will not be difficult to choose a well-known lady, whose tastes have long been known. And if this is, for example, a boss who never drank in front of you and did not talk about heralcohol preferences, the task becomes somewhat more complicated. Here it is necessary to resolve the issue with an eye to general principles. So, women mostly make a choice in favor of light drinks. There are very rare cases when a lady likes something stronger. Next, you need to decide: sweet or semi-sweet, white or red. Of course, sparkling wine and champagne are considered traditional gifts. On the one hand, they speak of the solemnity of the event, and on the other hand, such wine is stored for quite a long time, and it can be opened later. In other words, if a lady has enough drinks at the bar at the moment, it will not be lost and will be useful for the future.
Gift for a man
It's a little easier to find wine as a gift for a man, although even here you need to think. We proceed from the fact that almost all representatives of the stronger sex prefer strong varieties. It is better to look towards expensive brands. For example, many produce grape varieties "Pinot Noir", "Chardonnay". As for the first, it has a distinct woody-fruity aroma and is vaguely reminiscent of whiskey. Such a gift will appeal to even the most ardent gourmets. If you give a good sparkling wine, it will rather act as a sign of attention and decoration of the festive table.
Small review of sparkling wines
Wine connoisseurs will always be happy to receive a bottle of quality, aged drink as a gift. Doubting natures are recommended to give two options at once: white and red wine, and then there will definitely be no mistake. For example, many people like "PinoGrigio", "Shiraz", "Merlot". They are both easy to use and go well with different dishes. And for a wedding with friends you can buy a bottle of sparkling wine. By the way, these wines are divided into three types, differing in production technology.
The first type is drinks that undergo rapid champagne and are made from natural raw materials. Their taste is somewhat simple. This category includes a number of domestic representatives, as well as brands from Bulgaria and some Italian wines. For example, young people like Asti and Brachetto wines.
Wines of the second category are made according to the classical technology, in which secondary fermentation and the formation of carbon dioxide directly in the bottle during a long aging in a cool place take place. Traditional French champagne is produced according to this principle. Such a bottle of wine as a gift for a woman will be a great choice.
The third type includes millesime sparkling wines. This term is used for those wines that are made on the basis of a vintage of exactly one year. Moreover, the grapes are harvested by hand and carefully selected. Bottles of this wine have a very long exposure, resulting in a special aroma and taste. This is how the elite of sparkling wines is formed.
Understanding dry wine
Experts single out classic and New World dry wines in the world of expensive drinks. The classics include high-class European varieties, in which the bouquet is valued, the aging time (bottle and barrel). So, the red wine "Margaux", "Pauillac", "Saint-Estephe", "Chateauneuf-du-Pape" and others is in great demand.
Among Italian the highest places are occupied by "Barbaresco", "Barolo", "Amarone", "Chianti Classico" and "Brunello". But in the Spanish market in great honor "Penedes", "Rioja" and "Ribero del Duero".
Pink and white wines play differently. They have a lower percentage of alcohol, which makes them easier to perceive and are considered a great gift in the summer heat. White wines are light and dense. The former are characterized by a fresh aroma (with floral or fruity notes), a pronounced taste, sometimes with spicy or nutmeg nuances. These include Provencal wines, German dry Rieslings, Spanish drinks made from Alabariño grapes.
The second - "full-bodied" - are revealed gradually due to a long stay in barrels. Names such as "Pouligny", "Chassagne-Montrachet", "Meursault" will cheer up any connoisseur of fine wine.
How to apply?
It is worth noting that beautiful packaging mainly matters for girls and women. Men most often pay attention to the contents of the bottle, and not the "wrapper". Therefore, first of all, we will consider how you can arrange a bottle of wine as a gift for a woman. To date, variations of various boxes, lovely packaging are greatmany, so there will be no problems with registration.
Store option
The easiest way is to arrange wine as a gift directly in a store or supermarket. Some brands are already sold with packaging boxes. They look very stylish on the outside, and inside there is soft (or finely chopped) paper that protects the bottle from bumps and drops. As a rule, the name and variety of wine are indicated on the box. But do not forget that the value of such a gift immediately increases at times. Therefore, if money is tight, then you can arm yourself with the ideas of designers and pack the wine yourself. Below are several ways to decorate a gift with your own hands.
Paper and towel
The easiest method is to give a bottle of wine as a gift using paper. It is, one might say, a classic of the genre. You can hang a small postcard or a note with personal wishes from such a bottle. Another idea is to add a little extra to the main gift, like a nice kitchen towel. It can be safely used as a package, the present will look unusual, but at the same time practical. Instead of a towel, some craftsmen take a piece of beautiful fabric and wrap the bottle in such a way that they end up with a convenient case with a handle.
Ace up the sleeve
In our case, this is not a hidden card, but good alcohol. How to decorate a bottle of wine as a gift so that the surprise looks very original and different from everyone else? A great solution would be to use a sleeve fromold but fashionable shirt. You need to put the sleeve on the bottle with the cuff to the top, and in the area of the narrow neck, tie a small tie on top of the fabric. The result will exceed all expectations and delight your imagination. The same actions can be done with the sleeves from a warm jacket or sweater, and instead of a tie, take a string of threads or ribbons.
Fabric cases
Needlewomen can sew bottle cases from strips of fabric. Wine as a gift will look great in a canvas bag, satin case, jeans, silk, etc. Separately, it must be said about felt. You can quickly and easily deal with this fabric: fold its long strip in half and sew along the sides, and process the edges with curly scissors. The decoration will be a flower made of fabric of the same or, conversely, a contrasting color. Further, it all depends on the imagination. Some craftswomen know how to decorate with beads, wire, various beads and other materials.
