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The Ultimate Uruguay Wine Pairing Guide for Thanksgiving
The Ultimate Uruguay Wine Pairing Guide for Thanksgiving
Modern, Coastal, Cinematic Pairings for the Biggest Feast of the Year
Thanksgiving is a meal built on moments—golden-hour kitchens, slow roasting aromas, family noise, quiet gratitude, and plates piled high with comfort. It’s also the perfect holiday for Uruguayan wine.
Why?
Because Uruguay makes wines with freshness, balance, brightness, and texture—the exact combination that plays beautifully with Thanksgiving’s rich, savory, salty, herby lineup.
Below is your Ultimate Uruguay Wine Co. pairing guide for the big day: mood-first, dish-by-dish, and rooted in the Atlantic coast.
🌅 1. The Golden Hour Pour — Albariño
Recommended Bottle: Garzón Albariño
Best for: Turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, salty snacks
Mood: Light, bright, breezy — like opening the windows on a warm coastal day
Albariño is Thanksgiving’s unsung hero. Its lemon zest, peach, and sea-spray freshness cuts through buttery dishes and refreshes the palate between bites. Think of it as a squeeze of citrus over the whole plate.
Why it works:
Turkey is mild. The sides are rich. Albariño brings balance without overpowering anything.
Perfect pairings:
• Herb-roasted turkey
• Mashed potatoes with gravy
• Green beans & crispy onions
• Seafood starters
• Charcuterie boards
• Thanksgiving salads (cranberry, citrus, fennel)
🍗 2. The Table Anchor — Rosé
Recommended Bottle: Garzon Pinot Noir Rose
Best for: Stuffing, turkey breast, cranberry sauce
Mood: Social, fresh, playful — a glass for everyone at the table
Uruguayan rosé (especially Pinot Noir or Tannat Rosé) lands right where Thanksgiving lives: bright fruit, good acidity, and gentle texture.
Why it works:
Stuffing + rosé is a next-level pairing. The herbs, the breadiness, the savoriness — rosé lifts all of it.
Perfect pairings:
• Classic stuffing (sage, onion, celery)
• Turkey breast with herbs
• Cranberry sauce
• Butternut squash
• Roasted carrots & honey glaze
🔥 3. The Cozy Comfort Red — Marselan
Recommended Bottle: Garzón Marselan
Best for: Dark turkey meat, glazed ham, roasted veggies, mac & cheese
Mood: Soft, smooth, comforting — the “everyone loves this wine” red
Marselan is Uruguay’s crowd-pleaser: juicy cherry, soft tannins, a little spice, zero heaviness.
Why it works:
Thanksgiving food doesn’t want a heavy, high-alcohol red. Marselan brings structure and softness — perfect for big bites of savory dishes.
Perfect pairings:
• Dark turkey meat
• Glazed ham
• Roasted sweet potatoes
• Mac & cheese
• Mushrooms & herbs
• Veggie casseroles
🪵 4. The By-the-Fire Red — Tannat
Recommended Bottle: Traversa Tannat
Best for: Post-dinner moments, rib roast, game, charred meats, dessert chocolate
Mood: Deep, earthy, fireside — the soulful, late-night bottle
Tannat is Uruguay’s signature red: blackberry, cocoa, spice, and a grounded coastal minerality.
It’s structured, but modern winemaking makes it smooth and drinkable.
Why it works:
Too bold for turkey? Sometimes.
Perfect for the after-dinner shift? Always.
Break it out when the plates are cleared and the conversations get deeper.
Perfect pairings:
• Rib roast, brisket, smoked turkey legs
• Aged cheeses
• Chocolate desserts
• Sitting by a fire pit
• The “one last glass” moment
🥧 5. The Dessert Moment — Late-Harvest Whites
Recommended Bottle: Cerro Chapeu 1752 Petit Manseng (Late Harvest)
Best for: Pumpkin pie, pecan pie, apple crisp
Mood: Calm, sweet, warm — the soft landing after the feast
Uruguay’s late-harvest whites bring tropical fruit, honeyed richness, and balanced acidity — the perfect companion to warm holiday desserts.
Perfect pairings:
• Pumpkin pie
• Pecan pie
• Apple crumble
• Cinnamon-spiced desserts
• Cheese boards with honey
🌊 Thanksgiving by the Coast: A Mood-Based Pouring Guide
Your pairing depends on the moment:
🧡 Emotional Centerpiece: Garzón Albariño
🔥 Cozy Kitchen Energy: Garzón Pinot Rosé
🍽 Perfect Dinner Red: Garzón Marselan
🌑 Late Night & Firelight: Traversa Tannat
🍏 Dessert Comfort: Cerro Chapeu Petit Manseng (1752)
A full UWC box covers the entire day.
🦃 Recommended Uruguay Wine Co. Thanksgiving Bundles
1. Coastal Trio
Albariño · Rosé · Marselan
Perfect for the whole meal.
2. The Thanksgiving 4-Pack
Albariño · Rosé · Marselan · Tannat
Covers every dish + every mood.
3. Holiday Reds Set
Marselan · Tannat · Red Blend
For red-wine families.
4. The Leftovers Kit
Albariño · Marselan
For the next-day turkey sandwich.
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