The problem of choosing a gift is relevant at all times. It is especially difficult to choose a present for a person who seems to have everything he needs. But do not give a trinket in such a situation, which will certainly become another dust collector! There is a better idea. If the recipient is not a staunch opponent of alcohol, then you can present him with gift wine or accessories for this drink.
There is an opinion that Gift Baskets for lovers of wine, the drink itself is a present that is more appropriate to present to a woman. However, this is a fundamentally wrong belief. Men can also be given aged wines or cognac.
If you give a man wine, opt for red. For example, Pinot Noir
Gift package big plays no role. Men's attention in regards to gifts is usually riveted on the content rather than the appearance. For this reason, a great idea is to give a man personalized wine as a gift. He will definitely remember and appreciate such a sign of attention.
Wine can be added. Suitable flavored cigar, dark chocolate or candy.
If you find it difficult to choose good drink, think of a wine set as a gift. They look very elegant and impressive. There are many variations of these sets. They may contain:
- corkscrew;
- corks of different sizes;
- various clamps;
- cases;
- special thermometer;
- funnel;
- glasses.
Some wine sets are assembled in a wooden box. Can be found unusual options. For example, a box in the form of a chessboard.
Gift set for wine in a case
Wine as a gift to a woman
A wine gift for a woman should match her taste preferences. For example, not everyone likes sugary drinks. In this case, it is better to stop at a bottle of dry red or white wine.
More expensive doesn't mean better
This is the golden rule of wine selection. If a woman not a specialist and connoisseur of wines, then a gift of fabulous value is unlikely to be appreciated by her. The average price of a decent drink - 1500 rubles.
What kind of wine to give a woman? We divide drinks into categories:
- White wines. Suitable drinks from the provinces of Bordeaux, Sancerre and Chablis. Among the Italians are Lange, Asti and Gavi.
- Sparkling wine. A good option is Crimean or Spanish Cava.
- Champagne. French is the best.
- Dessert wine. Considered a win-win. The wines of Sauternes (south of France), Chile, South Africa or Crimea are preferable.
- Sherry. Spanish sweet sherry is the best.
No need give a woman port or madeira. The exception is if she has explicitly made it clear that she prefers these drinks.
Unlike men, for women it is important not only content, but also appearance present. Be sure to present wine in a gift box.
Sparkling wine Spanish in a gift box
The drink can be supplemented. For example, in a very original way to present wine and fruit basket as a gift. The content of such a basket depends on the preferences of the recipient of the gift.
Souvenir gift is no less relevant. cheese and wine basket. In this case, white wine is preferable - it is cheese that is considered the perfect complement to this drink.
Choosing a present for a winemaker will be easier if you know what stages the process of making wine consists of. It all starts with chopping fruits and berries. This requires crusher or chopper. Such a thing will always come in handy, and you can be sure that the gift will not go unclaimed.
At the second stage, the winemaker needs manual or Hydraulic Press for squeezing juice. This device is necessary for processing a large amount of raw materials in a short period of time.
Besides, winemaker needs:
- decanter for wine;
- sugar meter;
- alcohol meter;
- hydrometer;
- bottle cappers;
- container for storage;
- quality corkscrew;
- wine thermos;
- stones for cooling;
- aerator;
- suitcase for carrying wine bottles.
A set of stones for cooling drinks
Let's take a closer look at holding and storage containers. This is an important and expensive thing, so such a gift will please the addressee if he is passionate about home winemaking.
Suitable as a gift box vintage bottle. In it, the winemaker will be able to store a particularly valuable drink. Another great option for a presentation - oak barrels handmade. This is a necessary attribute of winemaking. Making some drinks without aging oak barrels is simply impossible.
Handmade oak barrel
Winemakers with a sense of humor will surely be delighted with a souvenir or a household item that is somehow connected with their hobby. What could it be? List possible presentations are:
- wine-scented soap;
- medical cosmetics based on wine;
- shoes with cork soles;
- wine cork jewelry;
- wine grisaille (painting created with different varieties drink).
Wine grisaille as a gift
Whatever you choose for a person who is fond of winemaking, he will be pleased to receive a gift on such a close topic. Give the professional a small token of attention in the form of a wine souvenir or a useful item for preparing your favorite drink.
Accessories for wine lovers
What will wine connoisseurs like? Can be presented original bottle holder. The choice of models is now huge. Research products in the middle price segment so that the stand is of high quality and does not greatly affect your budget.
Original stand for wine bottles
All kinds of sets and gift items remain in the top of presents for drink lovers. wine glasses packaged. The sets usually include all kinds of items necessary for winemakers and connoisseurs. Looks original gift set in the form of a bottle of wine. Such a present will not need a separate package.
Concerning wine glasses, then here you can show your imagination and present personalized dishes. A beautiful glass with an engraving, complemented by a gift case for wine with a favorite drink inside, is a great gift option for a boss or a hero of the day.
If you need to pick up an inexpensive, but original accessory, pay attention to corkscrew for wine. There are many unusual corkscrews in the form of people, animals and other design delights.
You can present something for the interior. We have already mentioned wine painting, but the choice does not end there. Great option - themed wall clock or statuette. It will be nice if you add an engraving to the present.
If the recipient of the gift is a novice winemaker, then a collector's edition of books about winemaking will be a valuable gift for him.
With their help, he will quickly learn this difficult craft and become a professional.
The drink lover will surely appreciate wine tasting gift certificate. Impressions from this event will remain in the memory of the addressee of the presentation for a long time.
How to pack wine as a gift?
So, you have decided on the choice of wine as a present. It remains to choose the right packaging. The standard way of packaging is gift paper. If you want something more original, then pay attention to gift boxes for wine. Their choice is huge, but wine in a wooden gift box looks the most impressive.
Wine in a wooden gift box
Speaking of wooden packaging, it is worth mentioning gift kegs. This presentation design is the most preferred. Firstly, it is original, and, secondly, it is customary to store and age wine in barrels, so the association with the high quality of the drink is immediately traced.
There are other ways of unusual packaging. For example, you can present two gifts in one– pack a bottle of wine in a nice kitchen towel. If the occasion and your relationship with the recipient of the gift allow, then the bottle can be packed in a sock, and the second one can be used as a “gift ribbon” to secure the decoration on the neck.
A vast expanse of fantasy opens up for needlewomen. You can make exclusive packaging for wine from anything. In the course are patches of beautiful fabric, knitted covers, packaging made of silk, satin and felt, as well as many other options.
Now you know how to choose good wine and accessories as a gift. Do not give overly expensive things and drinks. So you run the risk of embarrassing the recipient of the gift and feeling obligated. Choose gifts in the middle price category.
November 27, 2018, 17:57The art of gift wrapping is actively developing, thanks to individual enthusiasts with high aesthetic demands and excellent taste. Often they share on the Internet their masterpieces in the photo and master classes on the video.
At first glance, it seems that only an experienced needlewoman can make such a design. In fact, there is nothing complicated here.
There are many interesting ideas on how to decorate a bottle of brandy with your own hands for a man's birthday or February 23rd. It is not necessary to completely copy this or that sample step by step if you want to do something similar. Turn on your imagination and work in the technique that seems most interesting and accessible.
What to give to a dear person or an accomplished man who does not need anything? The author's decor of a bottle of cognac as a gift for a man is often the only way to surprise a wealthy man who has everything with his inimitable offering.
A good cognac will be an excellent present for a birthday or February 23, if the bottle is beautifully packaged
People whose imagination is limitless do not need to be prompted good ideas– there are much more of them than the possibilities for their implementation. For most lovers of crafting something, ready-made examples are needed for inspiration, with detailed description and a photo of how to do it step by step. Experienced craftsmen do everything in their own way, only taking a quick look at the finished result, as in the photo of the design of a bottle of cognac with a candy bouquet.
Bouquet with alcohol for a man
For some, a multi-layered “package” with many elements will seem too complicated. Then you can simply paste layer by layer on the bottom of a round cognac bottle planted on a circle of foam, wrapping it with sweets or copied banknotes.
Glass bottle pouch
The design theme may vary, depending on the hobby of its future owner. Fans of sea travel, fishing and aquariums will surely appreciate decoupage with fish, shells, starfish on the theme of a sea pirate. After the celebration of the birthday, such glass containers can claim a worthy position in interior decor.
This bottle is pasted over with everything that was at hand.
A popular theme is the personification of wealth in any form. It can be a mossy bottle from the bottom of the sea, filled with souvenir coins, on which lightning suddenly broke. A bottle of cognac, which represents wealth, is best presented in a set with other attributes on the same subject, including figurines and chests, banknotes and coins.
To imitate a pirate bottle full of money, you will need napkins, a zipper, coins, glue and paint
Starting to design a bottle of cognac for a man, be patient, use improvised materials and tools.
| 1. | Knife and scissors with sharp ends | For cutting materials. |
| 2. | Ruler, pencil and square | For layout templates. |
| 3. | Satin ribbon in desired color | Shape the neck. |
| 4. | Dark Bias | For wrapping a cognac bottle in the color of a tunic. |
| 5. | Polyethylene and thin thick cardboard, thread | Form the base of the tunic, polyethylene will protect the cognac from glue. |
| 6. | Thematic fittings and decorative elements | Select by similarity with the insignia of the military branches. |
| 7. | Glue, needle and thread | For fixation. |
| 8. | The foundation | A bottle of good cognac or other strong drink. |
The sleeves of unwanted shirts or sweaters can also be turned into gift wraps.
A little time - and an exclusive gift will be ready for the birthday of a loved one, which will be able to amaze the most demanding company.
Making a bottle of cognac in a tunic
The military theme of the design of a bottle with an elite drink will seem interesting to many, no matter if it is cognac, rum or whiskey. The main thing is the shape of the glass container, which is easy to give the shape of a male torso. To do this, you need a flattened bottle with "shoulders" and a low neck, which are quite a lot on supermarket shelves.
A flattened bottle is better for decoration.
Decorating such bottles seems to be the most interesting for beginners, since it is easier to imagine the end result - a uniform and a cap, as in the photo.
An example of the design of a bottle of cognac in the form of a tunic
With the help of such a gift, it is easy to imitate any dress uniform:
- soldier;
- sailor
- Ministry of Emergency Situations;
- policeman;
- security officer, etc.
The idea is simple - wrap the bottle with ribbons, but you need to do it beautifully
If you carefully consider the proposed sample, it is obvious that many fragments are easy to vary by making the main elements with your own hands:
- tunic;
- shirt collar;
- tie;
- cap;
- shoulder straps;
- marks of Excellence.
Important! Recall that the accuracy of work and the integrity of gift wrapping depends on many factors, including experience in needlework, a good tool and means for fixing.
Before decorating a bottle of cognac with your own hands, prepare
materials and tools:
- polyethylene;
- thin and thick cardboard;
- satin ribbon of the desired color;
- oblique inlay (for wrapping);
- brushes and foam rubber sponges for staining;
- thematic accessories (buttons, stars for shoulder straps);
- twisted silk thread (for fixing internal elements);
- sharp knife and scissors with sharp ends;
- pencil and square for marking;
- a bottle of good cognac (another strong drink).
The main material is a satin ribbon
We perform step by step.
- Wrap a bottle of cognac in a bag, fix it with a thread and loosely pack it in a cardboard base and make hangers. Glue open fragments with pieces of cardboard in size. For the convenience of fixing the rounded parts of the edge, it is better to arrange the teeth.
Trying on a white ribbon on the collar
- We work with ribbons - a white collar imitates silk satin. The second section goes like a breast part under a tunic. We form a tie from a black ribbon of a smaller width and carefully fasten it under the collar.
It is convenient to use a hot glue gun to fix the tapes.
- We form a black tunic, starting with wrapping with an oblique trim in the neck area, carefully glue it. After the top is formed, it is better to remove the bag from the bottom. We form the tunic with a ribbon to the very bottom.
It is important to tightly wrap the bottle
- We form shoulder straps and select fittings for insignia of the military branch, we make a badge, a medal from a brocade ribbon.
Shoulder straps can be made from suitable pieces of ribbon
- We make out the lapels of the tunic and the clasp, under which it is easy to hide the joints and trimmings of the tape. We fix the medal, badge and buttons.
The number of buttons is up to you.
- We turn to the design of a cap from tape and cardboard. It is more convenient to fix the visor after cutting the segment for fixation with teeth. It can be immediately made from black cardboard or pasted over with tape. Next, from 2 circles of the required diameter, we form a cap, as in the photo.
Scraps of thick fabric are suitable for a cap
- After wrapping with a ribbon, we decorate with insignia. You can donate!
This is how the bottle turned out
Advice. To prevent the edge of the tape from crumbling, it is better to make a hot cut with heated scissors (use work gloves) or a soldering iron. You can walk along the edge with a brush with transparent silicone glue.
Gift bouquet with cognac and sweets
Not so long ago, bouquets of sweets and banknotes (or their imitation printed on a copier) came into fashion, and so many interesting ideas have already appeared. Consider the most complex manufacturing option - with paper flowers and money symbols, as a hint of a wish for success and prosperity. This is just one of the options on how to beautifully decorate a bottle of cognac with your own hands for a man's birthday.
The decor and content of the composition can be different, it all depends on your imagination.
You can decorate the list of elements arbitrarily, but for the proposed composition you will need:
- a bottle of cognac of your favorite brand;
- crepe or crumpled paper of different shades;
- Styrofoam;
- glue gun;
- stationery knife;
- Double-sided tape;
- floristic ribbons 30 mm and 50 mm;
- souvenir money;
- euro and dollar templates;
- sweets in golden and colored wrappers;
- chocolate coins in foil;
- bamboo sticks or toothpicks;
- glue gun or "liquid nails";
- pencil, ruler (square) and scissors;
- twisted silk thread for fixing;
- cardboard A4;
- decorative twine.
Multi-colored crinkled paper is best for flower petals.
The volume of packaging and the number of materials for decoration varies according to the design of the volume of a bottle of cognac for a man.
Execution step by step.
- We cut out the circles of foam in steps and wrap them with crumpled paper to form the basis for souvenir packaging. The ends of the foam and the hole for the bottle are beautifully designed as a wavy ruffle.
We determine the height of the stand in the course of work: we insert the bottle into the cut hole and see that it is stable. Add more circles if needed.
- We lay out the sweets not very tightly to wrap them in paper flowers and place them on the finished base.
- We cut the petals from crumpled paper of different shades, thick dark green wrapping paper or fabric will go to the petioles.
First, we cut rectangles of about 40x70 mm, then we give the shape of petals with scissors
- We form candy flowers in petals, at least 15-17, as shown in the photo.
The more you fix the petals, the more magnificent the roses will look.
- We turn to the manufacture of banknotes based on cardboard, they must be attached to bamboo sticks or toothpicks.
For money symbols, you need thick cardboard and souvenir money
- We form a ready-made bouquet of candy flowers, chocolate coins, souvenir money and photocopies of banknotes. We wrap the lower platform with a beautiful ribbon and tie it with a bow, you can insert a card with best wishes and an envelope with real bills. Souvenir bouquet is ready to give!
The composition is ready, you can congratulate the man on the holiday!
A handmade gift is always better than a “duty” souvenir. It doesn't matter if this design of a bottle of cognac for a man will be ribbons, chocolates or paper, most importantly - interesting idea. We offer you to choose something most suitable for your dearest person in our photo gallery.
Video: decorating a bottle of cognac using decoupage technique
In Russian tradition, alcohol is the best gift in any situation. For small friendly services they “put beer”, more serious help already requires a “bottle”, when they are going to visit - they grab wine, well, good whiskey or cognac will always be in place. Alcohol is presented as a gift even to non-drinkers, because it’s not a shame to serve expensive alcohol to guests, and if something happens, you can re-gift it. In Europe, alcohol traditions do not differ much from ours: it is customary to bring a bottle of good wine to a housewarming party or a friendly party; a boss, colleague, and even a subordinate can receive alcohol as a gift.
Most importantly, the gift must either correspond to the taste of the person being presented, or be expensive (then the recipient will be able to re-gift it or put it on the table during the gala dinner).
General Tips:
- At least a little originality. It is very important that the recipient does not get the impression that he was "gifted away" with an expensive, but standard gift. Therefore, the giver should take care of the packaging or at least explain why he chose this particular drink and brand of alcohol.
- An alcoholic gift is a great opportunity to introduce a loved one to a new drink that he would never buy himself.
- It is better to give a bottle of alcohol in person. Delivery by courier is practiced only in extreme cases.
- In no case should you insist that the recipient immediately taste the present (and even more so - share it with the donor). Perhaps a person wants to drink the resulting alcohol alone or in another company, or even completely re-gift it.
- Of course, alcohol should not be given to minors, even "as a joke."
An example of a bright design for February 23 Alcohol as a gift to a man
We are talking about a man standing higher on the social ladder - for peers and friends, the rules are more democratic.
Drink. Single malt whiskey or other long-aged strong alcohol (cognac, armagnac, calvados).
Price. High.
How to give. Depending on the situation, but in any case without too much pathos.
Women's gift with alcohol
Drink. Champagne, wine, sweet liquor, martini, Baileys. If the tastes of the hero of the occasion are precisely known - any strong alcohol that she likes, even vodka. You can present a gift certificate to a wine boutique.
Price. Average. What is important is not the actual cost, but the thoughtfulness of the presentation and the attractiveness of the container (packaging).
How to give. Like any other gift, according to the situation.
Women's version Gift liquor for holidays and events
For bosses
Drink. Fortified wine (Madeira, port), cognac, armagnac, whiskey, scotch, bourbon. It is good manners to give alcoholic drink, which can stand in an open bottle for a long time. It is better for a male boss to present strong alcohol - the boss will be able to offer it to partners and important clients, skip a glass in the evening, remembering the donor with a kind word.
Price. Alcohol for the bosses should be expensive and elite, no options.
How to give. Alone, best of all - in the boss's office (unless it's a gift from the whole team).
For bosses For birthday
Drink. What the birthday boy loves. If the hero of the occasion is not indifferent to beer, it is advisable to find an original or rare variety for him. The same goes for wine or any other alcohol.
Price. Middle price segment.
How to give. With a greeting card and complete with a set of glasses. For a birthday, it is not customary to give only a bottle “without anything”, at least a symbolic gift should be attached to it.
For an anniversary or anniversary
Drink. Vintage sparkling (preferred) or still (in extreme cases) wine.
Price. High. Alcohol for an anniversary should be expensive, better - very expensive and generally exclusive. A special chic is to find the wine of the vintage of the year when the celebrated event took place (birthday, wedding, etc.).
How to give. In a luxurious basket with flowers, sweets, fruits. In a solemn atmosphere and with a full crowd of people.
for housewarming
Drink. Sparkling wine - not necessarily champagne, prosecco, cava or cremant are fine. Still wine - for example, Italian or Chilean. You can also present a package of craft beer to the owners of the house, or complement the gift with original glasses or a set of glasses.
Price. Not particularly important (especially if a late guest presents a gift when the party is already in full swing), but the gift should look good, so all other things being equal, it is better to give preference to wine in an unusual bottle, additionally tying a bow on it. Most likely, the gift will be immediately opened and offered to drink all together, so here you should focus on your taste too.
How to give. Immediately, just crossed the threshold, with guests.
In honor of the start of the holiday
This is more of a European tradition, in Russia it is not yet customary to solemnly see off a colleague on vacation, presenting him with a bottle of wine.
Drink. Seasonal beer, good but affordable table wine.
Price. Medium, closer to low. It is rather a symbolic gift to mark the beginning of the holiday.
How to give. It doesn't matter: in a bag, in a basket, "without anything." It is customary to give seasonal beer in packs of 4-8 pieces. You can immediately add to it light snack: cheeses, greens, seasonal fruit and vegetables.
beer bouquet Many historians believe that people began to grow crops in order to make alcohol - even then they knew about its miraculous ability to relieve stress and fatigue.
And to this day we use alcoholic beverages for these purposes, except that their variety has become much greater. However, alcohol is also a wonderful gift for all occasions.
The main advantage of such a gift is that it will suit almost everyone: according to statistics, only 30% of the population do not drink alcohol (at the same time, among people under 24 this percentage is 23%).
Many people wonder: is it legal to give alcohol? The answer is yes. It is only illegal to sell alcohol without proper permits.
In this article we will talk about all the intricacies of "hot" presents, as well as how to choose them.
Choosing alcohol
Traditionally, elite strong alcohol is presented to men as a gift, but it would be quite normal to give a man a bottle of good wine or - it all depends on the preferences of the hero of the occasion. Women are mainly given sweet and semi-sweet wines, as well as liquors.
Cognac
The most popular "gift" drink is. 
However, few people know that the name "cognac" is applicable only to drinks made in France, in the Charente region. Everything else is brandy.
However, few people pay attention to such trifles - such "cognacs" can also be very good.
When choosing cognac, you should pay attention to the composition: in the production of real cognac, cognac alcohol is used and flavorings are not used. The place of manufacture must match the place of spill, and the drink itself must not contain sediment.
The easiest way is to turn to the reputation of well-known brands: Hennessy, Martell, Remy Martin, Courvoisier, etc. However, when buying products of these brands, you should also be careful - they often become objects of forgery.
Pay attention to the bottle and label, and avoid buying such alcohol in questionable places.
Whiskey
The second most common alcohol given to men is whiskey. Whiskey is malt, grain, mixed and corn (bourbon).
It is better to give preference to blended whiskey, but if you choose a gift for a person experienced in this drink, then you can try your luck with single malt, the taste of which is not clear to everyone.
Blended whiskey is the most common, so the assortment of it in any store will be wider.
It is worth paying attention to well-known brands: Jameson, Jim Beam, Ballantine`s, White Horse, Jack Daniels, Chivas Regal, etc. beware of fakes - well-known brands of whiskey are faked even more often than cognac. Jack Daniels is especially often counterfeited because of its popularity among the people.
Vodka
A bottle of good vodka will also be a good surprise - it usually costs less than cognac or whiskey, it is not inferior in quality, and vodka of famous brands is faked much less often than cognac or whiskey.
By the way, vodka can be very different - in addition to the well-known wheat vodka, there is also rice vodka (sake), grape vodka (grappa), rye vodka (starka) and even the famous “black vodka” from The Original Black Vodka Company.
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Beer
Everyone knows this alcohol, but it is used very, very rarely as a gift. If you want to give someone a beer for dr (birthday) or any other occasion, it must be a very special beer.
There is a special kind of beer, the barley for which was grown in zero gravity - Space Barley.
Recreating ancient Egyptian recipes made it possible to brew the beer that the Egyptians drank two thousand years ago. Beer is produced under the brand name "Tutankhamun Ale".
Some European breweries produce beer with a strength of 40, 60 and even 70 degrees. These drinks are knocked down not only by their strength - for just 0.33 liters you will have to pay a pretty tidy sum.
Wine
Wine as a gift is suitable for both men and women. If you are not very good at wines, ask a sommelier for help. Representatives of this noble profession, as a rule, are in any normal wine store.
According to popular belief, men prefer red, dry wines, while women prefer sweet, sparkling ones. However, the actual preferences of a particular person can be very different.
A bottle of wine can be easily personalized - the shape of a wine bottle allows you to stick any print on it. This original way present relatively cheap wine if you do not have enough money for an expensive one.
Liqueurs
This type of drink is usually presented as a gift to women, however, there are liqueurs that can be presented to men as well (Becherovka, Riga Balsam, Cointreau, etc.)
Women are mostly given sweet liqueurs - Baileys, Amaretto, Sambuca and others.
How and with what to present alcohol
In addition to the gift itself, you can attach various little things related to the drink, which will make it much more pleasant:
- Without exception, all drinks can be presented with a container for drinking them - just make sure that the ones you choose
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, so you should take into account 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 approach the choice of 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" - good or dry. 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
Satisfied 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 her alcohol preferences, then the task becomes somewhat more complicated. Here it is necessary to decide the issue with regard 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 the lady currently has enough drinks in the bar, it will not be lost and will come in handy for the future.
Gift for a man
It is a little easier to find wine as a gift for a man, although here you need to think about it. 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. holiday table.
A small overview of sparkling wines
Wine connoisseurs will always be happy to receive a bottle of quality, aged wine 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 Pinot Grigio, Shiraz, Merlot. They are easy to eat and go well with a variety of dishes. And for a wedding with friends, you can buy a bottle of sparkling wine. By the way, such 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 stamps 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 occur directly in the bottle during a long aging in a cool 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. 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 on the Spanish market in great honor "Penedes", "Rioja" and "Ribero del Duero".
Rose and white varieties of wine "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 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 is mainly important 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, there are a lot of variations of various boxes, lovely packages, so there will be no problems with the design.
Shop 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 falls. 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 decorate 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 your 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 from an old 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 caps 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.
