When invitations to celebrate the season start arriving at your doorstep, what should you bring to the holiday parties? Wine, of course! These are the suggestions from Fabio Gallo, President of the Piemonte sector of the Italian Sommelier Association.

The colder months of the year come hand-in-hand with seasonal festivities, holidays, and great, big feasts. We asked Damon Ornowski, a Master Sommelier working as Key Account Specialist with SWS of Colorado in the Vail Corridor who also continues to assist as instructor with the Court of Master Sommeliers, what are the best wines to pair with a feast?

From classics to curiosities, here is our list of Piemontese rosés to consult when the summer heat leaves you wishing for an easy, fresh, cool wine.

On Saint Valentine’s Day, you can’t go wrong with a bottle of wine. Every important moment of your Valentine evening calls for its own bottle: one chosen for its romance and sweetness, one for its sensuality, and one for its touch of surprising novelty. Follow our suggestions to awaken all your senses with the right bottle at the right moment. 

Celebrate the New Year with a spumante you've never tasted before

Can't decide which wine to drink during Christmas? Follow the suggestions of Stefano Moiso, owner of the wine shop and bar La Vite Turchese in Barolo for several choices from Piemonte and also outside of Italy.

Romantic dinner? Picnic lunch? Eloping? Brown bag drinking? This infographic has got you covered. Just consult the flow chart to find out what you should be drinking at your next dinner, party, or whatever event comes your way. The How to Choose Wine infographic is from WineFolly.com, a highly entertaining wine site for wine novices, wine geeks, and wine lovers.The poster is also available for purchase.

Do you struggle with making decisions when purchasing wine? Would you like an idea for something special to bring back from your trip to Piemonte? This region of Italy has wine to suit anyone and every occasion, and Wine Pass is here to help with some recommendations.