10/19/2026
Leaves are changing colors, the air is getting crisp, and it’s officially pumpkin (and squash) season. We could not be more excited to eat everything pumpkin themed… while pairing it with w**e, duh!
Swipe to see some of our favorite w**e & gourd pairings for this autumnal season. 🎃🍷
A warm, slightly sweet butternut squash soup deserves an acidic, crisp w**e. Masseria Frattasi’s Falaghina, made in its mineral-packed volcanic soil, is the perfect pick. With notes of tropical fruits, almond, fig, its crisp notes can stand up to the creaminess of the soup.
💡W**e fun fact: Masseria Frattasi has worked tirelessly to cultivate the almost extinct falaghina grape. Their grapes are grown near Mount Taburno, lending its mountainous, volcanic soil that is a trademark of their w**e.
Imagine eating brown-butter and sage pumpkin ravioli while sipping an aromatic, full bodied Alsace Pinot Gris. Autumnal heaven. Francois Schmitt’s 2024 Pinot Gris has a creamy texture, yet still crisp, with notes of pineapple and almond to compliment the warmth of the pumpkin and butter.
💡W**e fun fact: Not only is this w**e spooky good (maybe because of the Jurassic limestone the grapes grow near), but also because the area is tied to witchcraft and other unorthodox spiritual and mystical activities. Thematic and tasty.
Stuffed delicata squash has savory and sweet notes packed into one delectable bite. Because of that, Castello di Stefanago’s 2024 Pinot Nero Sbarbatello is one of the only w**es to stand up to the test. A Pinot Noir has the ability to be soft enough not to overpower more delicate flavors, while still being bold enough to be tasted alongside savory, umami flavors.
💡W**e fun fact: Sbarbatello is an Italian hybrid word that essentially describes a young or naive person. Sbarbato = beardless, plus the diminutive suffix -ello, playfully calls someone inexperienced. The word has been adopted by the w**e community to describe a very light (in appearance) red w**e. Castello di Stefanago calls this w**e their ‘pipsqueak’ because of the almost translucent color. There is nothing inexperienced about this w**ery though, they are legends!
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