Panettone
Panettone, the traditional Italian holiday bread, features a sweet, yeasty profile with candied fruits and a light, airy texture that calls for complementary beverages. Sweet dessert wines enhance its fruity notes while contrasting its subtle dryness, while beers with fruity esters or creamy textures create harmony with the bread's richness and sweetness.
Recommended Wines
Broadbent Tawny Porto 10 Year
This 10-year Tawny is the sweet spot in the Porto aging spectrum – old enough to have developed beautiful complexity but young enough to retain vibrant fruit character. The decade of barrel aging gives it that characteristic amber color and nutty profile that makes Tawny Porto so beloved. Bartholomew Broadbent, the founder of the company, comes from serious wine royalty – his father Michael Broadbent was one of the world's most respected wine authorities. This family connection to the fine wine world ensures their Porto selections meet exacting standards. This 10-year Tawny makes a perfect end to a special meal or a wonderful companion to a good book and a comfortable chair. Unlike Vintage Port, once opened, it will stay fresh for weeks – though it rarely lasts that long!
H&H - Sercial 10-Year Old Madeira
If wines were people, Madeira would be that fascinating elder who has survived everything life has thrown their way and emerged stronger for it. This 10-year-old Sercial from the renowned Henriques & Henriques (H&H) is the driest style of Madeira, making it the perfect introduction to this unique fortified wine category. Madeira's production process is fascinatingly backwards – the wine is intentionally heated and oxidized, practices that would ruin most wines but transform Madeira into something magical and virtually indestructible. This bottle has been aged for a decade, developing remarkable complexity while maintaining a freshness that seems to defy logic. Once opened, it will last for months (even years) without deteriorating – though good luck keeping it around that long. Sip it as an aperitif, pair it with a cheese course, or enjoy it as a contemplative nightcap – this is a wine that demands attention but rewards it generously.
Frico by Scarpetta Lambrusco
Forget everything you think you know about Lambrusco – this isn't your grandparents' sweet fizzy red. Scarpetta's version captures what real Lambrusco is all about: a joyful, food-friendly sparkler that's both refreshing and surprisingly complex. The Scarpetta team (Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey and chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson) created Frico to showcase authentic Italian wine experiences at accessible prices. Their Lambrusco is the perfect party wine – versatile enough to pair with everything from charcuterie to pizza, and guaranteed to intrigue both wine geeks and casual drinkers alike. It's the bottle to reach for when you want to change someone's mind about red bubbles or simply enjoy something that's seriously fun without being simple.
Gran Passione Prosecco Spumante
This delightful sparkler from Italy's Veneto region is exactly what you need when the occasion calls for bubbles – which, let's be honest, is pretty much any occasion worth celebrating. Gran Passione's Prosecco delivers that perfect balance of fruit-forward charm and refreshing acidity that makes Prosecco so universally loved. Unlike its more serious French cousin Champagne, this Prosecco doesn't demand contemplation or a special occasion. It's the kind of bottle you can pop open on a Tuesday just because you successfully adulted that day. The persistent bubbles and crisp fruit flavors make it ideal for aperitifs, brunch situations, or simply turning an ordinary moment into something a bit more special.
Recommended Beers
St. Bernardus Abt 12
St. Bernardus Abt 12 is a traditional abbey quadrupel, widely regarded as one of the best in the world. It offers a complex flavor profile with notes of dark fruits, caramel, toffee, and spices, finishing with a subtle sweetness balanced by warming alcohol.
Chimay Grande Réserve (Blue)
Chimay Blue is a rich and complex Trappist beer with notes of dark fruits, caramel, and spices. It has a full body with a silky mouthfeel and a pleasantly warming alcohol presence that develops beautifully with age.
Rochefort 10 Trappist Ale
Rochefort 10 is a world-renowned Trappist ale with rich, complex flavors of dark fruits, chocolate, and caramel with a warming alcohol presence. It's often considered one of the finest examples of the Belgian Dark Strong Ale style with deep mahogany color and exceptional depth.
Ayinger Bräu-Weisse
A classic Bavarian wheat beer with banana and clove notes, cloudy appearance, and a refreshing character. Ayinger Bräu-Weisse is a traditional hefeweizen with a creamy texture and light, effervescent body.
Recommended Wine Varietals
These wine varietals pair beautifully with panettone. Browse our selection to find wines made from these grapes.
Recommended Beer Styles
These beer styles complement panettone perfectly. Explore our beer selection to find these styles.
