Autumn at the Table: 5 Tips for Styling with Warm Colors, Natural Details and Fine Wine

1. COLORS: The Palette of Nature

Dive into an autumn palette and let yourself be inspired by the golden reflections of the fields and the warm tones of a landscape ready for rest.
Think of terracotta, ochre, burgundy, sage green, cream, and soft beige — shades that echo the harvest and the turning leaves.

Use natural fabrics like raw linen or cotton as a base for authenticity, and add a honey or bronze runner to bring depth and light.
💡 Tip: Pair light ceramic plates with wood or wicker chargers to recall the connection with the land.
And don’t forget the right glassware: wide-bowled glasses for structured reds, tall and slender ones for crisp whites.
A simple touch — yet one that enhances every sip, because with wine, the eyes drink first.

2. The Centerpiece: Natural and Effortless

Let nature take center stage.
Choose a simple yet refined composition: intertwining vine branches, dried wheat, ivory pampas, and seasonal fruits like pomegranates or persimmons, mixed with eucalyptus or bay leaves.
Finish with amber candles or glass lanterns to cast that golden light reminiscent of October sunsets.

The result? A warm, sophisticated scene that carries the scent of autumn — never overdone, always inviting.

💡 Green idea: give empty wine bottles a second life as vases for small flowers or autumn leaves — a poetic and sustainable way to decorate.

3. SEASONAL FLOWERS

When it comes to flowers, go for autumn classics: dahlias, Japanese chrysanthemums, English roses, dried hydrangeas, and eucalyptus.

For a more organic touch, add elements gathered from the woods or fields — fern fronds, red berries, wild grasses, or dried oak leaves — to bring texture and fragrance.
Arrange small bouquets along the table instead of one central piece, creating movement and balance, like a miniature autumn landscape.

4. THE WINE: The Soul of Conviviality

No autumn table is complete without a wine that tells its story.
Choose wines that mirror the season — warm, enveloping, and full of character — perfect companions to richer dishes.

🍷 Our suggestions from Monte del Frà:

• Cà del Magro Custoza Superiore DOC – For those who love structured whites with mineral and fruity notes; perfect with autumn pastas and cheeses.

• Bardolino DOC – Fresh, vibrant, and easy to love, with hints of red berries and a subtle spicy finish. The perfect match for cozy seasonal bites, a wood-fired pizza, or a hearty burger shared with friends

• Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC – Elegant and deep, with notes of cherry and spice; ideal with risottos, mushrooms, or white meats.

5. THE FINISHING TOUCH: The Feeling

Every detail of an autumn table should tell a story of warmth, authenticity, and welcome.
A soft plaid over the chair, the right playlist in the background, a bottle opened slowly — and time itself seems to slow down.

Autumn is the season for rediscovering the joy of sharing, between long conversations and glasses refilled with ease.

Set the mood with a soundtrack that matches the evening’s rhythm:

• For a refined, relaxed vibe, the smooth sounds of Chet Baker, Melody Gardot, or Norah Jones — jazz that feels like candlelight.

• For intimate, cozy moments, choose the acoustic warmth of Ben Howard, The Paper Kites, or Angus & Julia Stone, perfect with a red wine and dim lights.

Just like a good wine, balance is born from harmony between simple, genuine elements — much like a table that knows how to make everyone feel at home.