Seven wines, a gin and a panettone to challenge friends and relatives under the tree.
They say that all the greatest decisions are made at the table, and we at Studio Cru are deeply convinced of this. Taking your opponent by the throat is the first step in a strategy that can lead us straight to victory. Even during Christmas lunch, when our uncles insistently ask for updates on our relationship status and our favorite cousin, knowing full well that he will probably be the next target, has run away. Once lunch is over, however, it is time to start the real battle, where it is possible to take revenge on those who took us by surprise shortly before. Board games and good wine are our perfect weapons to defeat our opponents and win the victory. May the best man win!
Tombola – Rive di San Pietro di Barbozza Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG of Val d’Oca
Tombola is the heart of the Italian Christmas holidays, capable of uniting grandparents and grandchildren around the table, and, of course, the friendly uncle who shouts “ambo!” at the first number drawn. Rive di San Pietro di Barbozza Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG di Val d’Oca is the perfect companion for these family evenings. Fresh and elegant, with a fine and persistent perlage, it has a straw yellow color with greenish reflections.
Monopoli – Broy Bianco Collio Doc 2021 by Collavini
The board game par excellence, it has entertained families all over the world for almost a century. For a great classic like Monopoly, the ideal pairing is an equally important and timeless wine like Broy di Collavini. Straw yellow in color with green reflections, Broy presents itself to the nose with intense notes of ripe tropical fruit, acacia honey, orange peel and yellow flowers.
Cluedo – Cà del Magro Custoza Superiore DOC of Monte del Frà
Mystery, strategy and a touch of elegance: in every Cluedo investigation, attention to detail is essential. The perfect wine to sip while you’re at it is Cà del Magro Custoza Superiore DOC di Monte del Frà. An elegant and versatile white that, like a good detective, reveals itself little by little, keeping the players on tenterhooks.
Dixit – Deìvaì Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOP 2023 by Cantina Tollo
A journey into fantasy through surreal and poetic illustrations: Dixit is the game that transforms each card into a story to be told, inviting you to explore ever new perspectives. To accompany the dreamlike atmosphere of a game of Dixit, the ideal pairing is Deìvaì Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Dop 2023, created by Cantina Tollo to pay homage to the ancient land of the Samnites and regional history.
Trivial Pursuit – Stùne Ottavianello Ostuni DOC of Amalberga
For those who love to discover new things, the charm of Trivial Pursuit is irresistible: a journey through questions of culture, history and curiosities that stimulate the mind and ignite the desire to know. To satisfy this thirst for knowledge, there is nothing better than a glass of Stùne Ottavianello Ostuni DOC di Amalberga, a wine that invites you to rediscover a territory and a denomination forgotten over time, revealing a new and contemporary soul of the White City.
Burraco – Buco del Prete Romagna DOC Sangiovese from Ronchi di Castelluccio
The perfect companion for a long night of Burraco, Buco del Prete Romagna DOC by Ronchi di Castelluccio reveals itself, card after card, with the same elegance and intensity that a winning strategy requires. This Sangiovese has its roots in the rugged territory of Modigliana, which is reflected in the glass in notes of berries and spices intertwined in a balanced and enveloping structure.
Risk – Cadgal Moscato d’Asti DOCG Lumine
What would Christmas be without a healthy dose of diplomacy (or rather, a ruthless strategy) around the Risk map? To face the eternal battle between continents we propose a special ally: Lumine Moscato d’Asti DOCG by Cadgal. Fresh and fragrant, a triumph of aromatic notes ranging from acacia to ripe peach, up to green apple and apricot, enriched with hints of sage and rosemary.
Taboo – Gin 7 Laghi di Pisoni
Complicity, intuition and a pinch of speed: Taboo is the game in which words count, but also silences and knowing glances. For an evening of laughter and understanding, the perfect match is Pisoni’s Gin 7 Laghi , an artisanal distillate that contains in its aromas the same freshness and vivacity that you breathe during a game of Taboo. Made with the London Dry method, Gin 7 Laghi stands out for its fresh and balsamic character.