Italian-Themed Gifts for the Holidays

Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Perfect Gifts for Every Italian Food & Wine Lover

The holiday season is here, and finding the perfect Italian-themed gift has never been easier! My curated guide is ideal for anyone who loves Italian cuisine, wine, and culture. From inspiring books to practical kitchen tools and gourmet treats, my thoughtful ideas bring the spirit of Italy into every home.
Make sure you listen to this week's podcast episode where I take a deep dive into the details of top 2024 book releases that celebrate Italian food and wine.
Here is my complete Holiday Gift Guide Collection of Italian-Themed Gifts for 2024, including all links to all of the items below.

Books for Italian Food & Wine Enthusiasts

Give the gift of inspiration with these Italian-Themed Gifts; 2024 book releases that celebrate Italian food, wine, and baking.

Cookbooks

• At My Italian Table by Laura Vitale
  A heartfelt collection of Italian family recipes, including comforting classics like arancini and limoncello-soaked semolina cake.

• Anything's Pastable by Dan Pashman
  A playful cookbook featuring inventive pasta recipes and the globally celebrated cascatelli pasta shape.
• Pizza Night by Alexandra Stafford
  Packed with 52 seasonal pizza recipes paired with salads, this book makes pizza night a weekly tradition.
• Wild Figs and Fennel by Letitia Clark
  A stunning exploration of Sardinia’s seasonal cuisine, from sausage lasagna to honey amaretti.

• Dolci!: American Baking with an Italian Accent by Renato Poliafito & Casey Elsass
  A joyous celebration of Italian-American desserts, featuring recipes like Aperol spritz cake and Panettone bread pudding.
• Sift: The Elements of Great Baking by Nicola Lamb
  A science-based baking guide filled with 100 easy-to-follow recipes and innovative techniques.

Italian-Themed Gifts: Wine Books

• Italy in a Wineglass by Marc Millon
  A beautifully written guide to Italy’s wine culture, history, and geography.
• Italian Wine Terroirs by Ian D’Agata & Michele Longo
  A comprehensive exploration of Italy’s wine regions, grape varieties, and terroirs.

Bonus Italian-Themed Gift Idea for Wine Lovers

• Roscioli Wine Club
  A subscription service featuring expertly curated Italian wines delivered to your door.

Italian-Themed Gift Guide for Kitchen Essentials, Gourmet Treats & More

Kitchen Tools

• All-Metal Grain Mill Attachment for KitchenAid Stand Mixer
  Perfect for grinding grains into fresh, homemade flours—ideal for bread bakers and home chefs.
• KitchenAid KFE5T Tilt-Head Flex Edge Beater
  This flex edge beater ensures thorough mixing, making it an essential attachment for every KitchenAid mixer.
• KitchenAid Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (Empire Red)
  The iconic stand mixer every kitchen needs—functional, durable, and beautiful.
• Tiger Chef Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls (Set of 4)
  Durable and lightweight, these mixing bowls are perfect for prepping, serving, and storing ingredients.
• Italian-Themed Gifts include these Bialetti Dolce & Gabbana Mocha Makers:
  • 2-Cup Induction & Direct Fire
  • 4-Cup Induction
  • 6-Cup Mediterraneo
    These stylish and functional moka pots elevate your coffee game with Italian flair.

Gourmet Food & Gift Baskets

• Bellina Italian Gift Basket: La Cucina Italiana Deluxe
  A vegan-friendly pasta gift basket filled with natural, gourmet Italian ingredients.
• Bellina Italian Happy Hour Gift Basket
  A charcuterie-focused basket, perfect for pairing with wine for an unforgettable happy hour.
• Chocolate Biscotti Gift Basket
  A decadent selection of 24 gourmet chocolate biscotti cookies.
• Traditional Italian Christmas Panettone from Milan
  Celebrate the holidays with this iconic Italian sweet bread, perfect for any festive gathering.
• Giusti Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
  This award-winning balsamic vinegar is a pantry essential for adding depth to salads, sauces, and more.

Celebrate the Holidays with Italian Charm

This Italian-Themed Gift guide brings the essence of Italy into your holiday celebrations, whether through the joy of cooking, the art of wine, or gourmet treats. For more Italian-inspired ideas, give a gift of my Substack Newsletter and tune in to the Flavor of Italy Podcast for upcoming episodes.

Happy holidays and happy gifting!

More holiday information to dig into!

Italian holiday wines
Top gifts for the home cook
Traditional Italian Christmas cookies & holiday desserts