Can we all agree that Thanksgiving is a perfect holiday? It’s weighted toward family and reflection, so it is spiritually uplifting regardless of faith. And of course, it all orbits the gravitational mass of the dinner table offerings. We understand if you’re ambivalent about turkey, but it’s the accompanying fare that makes the meal great. It also allows for fun wine pairings, so here are our picks for an eclectic approach to Thanksgiving fare.

G.D. Vajra NS Dalla Neve Rosé Extra Brut
($35, Winebow)

This sparkling rosé is unique in that it hails from the Piedmont region of Italy, an area known for long-lived red wine, not for sparkling wine production. G.D. Vajra enjoys a reputation for being among the top producers in the Barolo zone, home to the best Nebbiolo grapes. No surprise, this has made Nebbiolo blended with Pinot Noir a traditional component of Champagne. It offers electric notes of strawberry and a dash of apple. It’s juicy but not sweet, just a delicious sparkling wine that happily pairs with a range of flavors.

Le Vigne Eli Etna Bianco 2022
($30, Free Run Wine Merchants)

Mount Etna is an interesting place to work vineyards. But the rich volcanic soils yield some of Italy’s most captivating wines, so growers adapt to the occasional eruption to keep working. Le Vigne Eli is a passion project of legend- ary wine importer Marc di Grazia and named for his daughter Elena. The wine is made from the native Carricante grape and is bursting with ripe notes of pear, minerals, and citrus. It’s light enough to dance with simple flavors without getting in the way of more complex dishes.

Domaine de la Mordoree Lirac
“La Dame Rousse” 2019 ($30, Kysela Pere et Fils)

Red wine can be the trickier match this month. Generally speaking, you want something on the juicy side but not super tannic or heavy, since there are also some delicate tones on the plate. Pinot Noir is a safe bet, and the wines of Beaujolais work well, too. Roughly equal parts Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre, this organically grown wine from Southern France also fits the bill. This lithely constructed wine neither dominates nor fatigues the palate. It will also go great with Friday’s sandwiches.

The year 2020 is one we’d all like to forget. Wouldn’t it be a kick to have a do-over? Two-thousand years ago, March 1 was designated as New Year’s Day on the early Roman calendar because March was considered the first month of the year. Let’s celebrate the ancient new year with these Italianate delectables.

Barone Pizzini Franciacorta “Animante” NV
($40, Winebow)

In the 19th century, the Barone Pizzini family endeavored to make a sparkling wine to rival the best of France’s Champagne region. They planted Chardonnay and Pinot Noir just like the French and made the wines exactly as they are made in Champagne, but with more age. The result, then as now, is a decadent bubbly with all the finesse of a fine Champagne, just with an Italian signature. Sure, it’s good for toasts, but also pairs well with creamy sauces, cheeses, and, of course, caviar.

Birra Dolomiti Pils
($15 six-pack, Constantine)

Nestled in the foothills of the Italian Alps, Birra Dolomiti brews up a crisp, flavorful Pilsner in the same time-honored manner that was popular when the region was still part of the Austrian Hapsburg Empire. Ideal for all kinds of reveling, it is also delicious with grilled sausages and caramelized onion.

Antica Torino Sweet Vermouth
($33, Free Run Wine Merchant)

If you like a good Manhattan, you’re going to love this Vermouth. Rather than chase a homogenous, international style of Vermouth, Antica Torino chose to focus on ingredients common in their home region of Piedmont in Italy. Rosemary, gentian, bay laurel, thyme, and other aromatics are blended with the base wine and burnt cane sugar to forge this sophisticated Vermouth that’s delightful on ice and masterful in a cocktail.