5 Luxury Wines That Are Perfect For Festive Gifting

India’s relationship with wine is older than most people assume. Literary records place winemaking in the country as far back as the 13th century BCE, yet the modern industry is barely four decades old. Chateau Indage was founded in 1986 by Shamrao Chougule in Narayangaon, Maharashtra, and its bottle-fermented sparkling wine, Omar Khayyam, was winning medals in UK competitions by the end of that decade, with advice from the Champagne house Piper-Heidsieck. Sula Vineyards followed in 1997, when Rajeev Samant returned to his native Nashik from Silicon Valley.

The bottles worth gifting this festive season arrive at a turning point for the imported wine. India has long levied duties of up to 150 per cent on imported wine, among the highest in the world, and the India–EU free trade agreement, concluded on January 27 2026, will cut that to 75 per cent and then taper it towards 20 per cent for premium wines once it comes into force. Until then, a well-chosen bottle remains one of the more considered gifts a guest can carry through the door.

Luxury Wines For Festive Gifting

Below is a list of five, from an Indian anniversary red to a bottle of Krug, to suit every kind of host this festive season.

Penfolds' limited-edition festive gift pack features Bin 389 Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz in deep red packaging with gold accents and celebratory motifs. Established in 1960 by the winery's first chief winemaker, Max Schubert, Bin 389 combines Cabernet Sauvignon's structure with Shiraz's richness. Components of the wine are matured in barrels that previously held Penfolds Grange, earning it the nickname 'Baby Grange.' The result is a red wine with vibrant fruit, balanced structure and a velvety texture. The 2026 festive edition is available at select fine-wine retail stores in Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Penfolds has also released a similarly packaged Bin 2 Shiraz Mataro gift pack, offering a medium-bodied alternative with dark fruit and savoury notes.

Price: Rs 11,800 in Delhi NCR; Rs 9,700 in Mumbai; Rs 8,320 in Bengaluru.

Fratelli Wines marked 15 years of Sette with a limited-edition collector's bottle designed in collaboration with fashion designer Manish Malhotra. Limited to 15,000 bottles, the release is made from Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, drawing on the oldest Sette vines. The anniversary edition builds on the original Sette, a blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon from Fratelli's estate vineyards in Akluj, Maharashtra. The winery's signature red is aged in French oak, with Sangiovese contributing raspberry and violet notes, while Cabernet Sauvignon brings blackcurrant and structure. The anniversary bottle offers a gifting option that combines an Indian wine label with a limited-run design collaboration.

Price: Approximately Rs 3,500 for 750 ml.

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut is the Champagne house's signature non-vintage cuvée, blending Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Pinot Noir provides structure, while Chardonnay contributes finesse and Meunier rounds out the blend. The wine is characterised by notes of pear, apple and peach, with a fine, persistent effervescence and a balance of freshness and richness. The gift-box version is listed at Delhi Duty Free, making it an option for those looking for a recognisable Champagne label for festive hosting or a dinner invitation. The listed price is specific to airport retail and may differ from prices at licensed wine shops across India.

Price: Rs 6,570 for 750 ml at Delhi Duty Free.

Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial is a rosé Champagne known for its red-fruit profile. The blend presents aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry and cherry, alongside rose and a hint of pepper. On the palate, berry flavours are joined by the fleshy character of peach, with the wine's freshness and effervescence providing balance. Its pink colour comes from brief contact with red grape skins during production. The bottle is listed at Delhi Duty Free and offers an alternative to traditional Brut Champagne for festive dinners and celebrations. Serve it chilled to bring out its fruit character.

Price: Rs 6,900 for 750 ml at Delhi Duty Free.

Krug Grande Cuvée is the Champagne house's signature non-vintage Brut, created by blending wines from multiple harvests to achieve a consistent house style. The composition combines Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier, with reserve wines adding depth and complexity. Its tasting profile includes flowers, ripe and dried fruits, citrus, marzipan, gingerbread, hazelnut, almond, brioche and honey. The Champagne is designed to offer layers of flavour rather than relying on the character of a single vintage. Listed at Delhi Duty Free, Krug Grande Cuvée is the highest-priced bottle in this selection and is suited to a milestone celebration or a gift for someone who appreciates Champagne.

Price: Rs 34,510 for 750 ml at Delhi Duty Free.