Red wine & pairing – The best food combinations for red wines

Red wine is the perfect accompaniment for a variety of dishes – from tender beef to spicy stews and strong cheeses. However, not every red wine goes well with every dish. Choosing the right wine depends on the tannins, acidity, fruit intensity and body of the wine.

While a light Pinot Noir harmonizes wonderfully with poultry or mushroom dishes, a powerful Cabernet Sauvignon perfectly complements a juicy steak. A fruity Primitivo or Merlot goes perfectly with Mediterranean dishes, while spicy varieties such as Syrah or Malbec are ideal for BBQ and stews.

➡ Here you can find out which red wines go with which dishes and find delicious recipe recommendations for perfect pairings! 🍷✨

Loup de Mer in salt dough on a white plate with sauce Vierge, Provençal table setting, elegant white wine glass
Loup de Mer in salt dough with sauce Vierge

The whole fish in a salt crystal coat – Provençal festivity Cooking loup de mer [...]

07
May
Grilled eggplant involtini with ricotta in tomato sauce, deep ceramic plate, warm evening light, Sicilian trattoria
Grilled eggplant involtini with ricotta and tomato sauce

Sicilian cuisine in its purest form – vegetables, cheese and fire Involtini di Melanzane belong [...]

07
May
Ceviche of sea bass with mango cubes, chili and coriander, close-up on a white plate, Mediterranean setting
Ceviche of sea bass with mango and chili

Latin America meets the Mediterranean – acidity, spiciness and tropical freshness Ceviche is one of [...]

07
May
Watermelon feta salad with mint and black pepper on a white ceramic plate, bird's eye view, Provence setting
Watermelon and feta salad with mint and black pepper

Summer in a bowl – the perfect interplay of sweetness, salt and freshness There are [...]

07
May
Chicken yassa with caramelized onions on basmati rice, deep ceramic plate, warm evening light, oriental-African setting
West African chicken yassa with onions and lemon

Senegalese cuisine meets wine culture – a West African classic rediscovered Yassa Poulet is one [...]

07
May
Tuscan panzanella with bread cubes, tomatoes, anchovies and capers in a white ceramic bowl, Tuscan trattoria setting
Tuscan panzanella with anchovies and capers

Tuscany on a plate – when stale bread becomes the starring role Panzanella is one [...]

07
May
Grilled king prawns with aioli and baguette on a rustic wooden board, Verdejo white wine glass, Spanish tapas bar setting
Grilled king prawns with aioli and baguette

Iberia on the grill – when garlic and the sea meet If you are looking [...]

06
May
Cold-braised leg of lamb with couscous and harissa in a deep plate, Syrah red wine glass, oriental riad setting
Cold-braised leg of lamb with couscous and harissa

North Africa as a guest in summer – a stew that doesn’t shy away from [...]

06
May
Entrecôte with Café de Paris butter and French fries on a white plate, Bordeaux red wine glass, Parisian bistro setting
Entrecôte with Café de Paris butter and French fries

The classic par excellence – when meat and butter meet If you are looking for [...]

06
May