Category Archives: Chocolate

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Arroz de pato (duck rice from the oven)

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Wine with food: Portuguese arroz de pato duck rice with chouriço and a glass of red wine from the Douro.
05
Jan

A Portuguese classic full of heartiness If you are looking for the ideal wine to accompany your meal, you can’t go past the hearty Portuguese cuisine and the wonderful arroz de pato. This dish is the epitome of comfort food and shows how masterfully wine and food have been fused together in the Lusitanian tradition […]

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Posta à Mirandesa (beef steak with garlic)

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Wine with the meal: Posta à Mirandesa beef steak with garlic and Douro red wine.
03
Jan

A rustic delight from the north of Portugal Today, our search for the perfect wine to accompany our meal takes us to the Trás-os-Montes region in the north of Portugal to a culinary monument: the Posta à Mirandesa. This traditional specialty is much more than just a beef steak, it is a tribute to the […]

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Gardiane de Taureau (bull stew)

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Wine with food - Hearty bull stew Gardiane de Taureau with olives and a glass of Gigondas red wine.
31
Dec

A powerful classic from the wild Camargue The search for the right wine to go with food takes us today to the wild south of France, where tradition meets pure power. Wine and food come together in the Gardiane de Taureau, which is deeply rooted in the identity of the Camargue and calls for an […]

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Beef fillet strips with pepper sauce & celeriac puree

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Wine with dinner Beef fillet strips with pepper sauce and a glass of Rioja Reserva on a restaurant table.
23
Dec

A fine meat classic with spicy depth and velvety accompaniment The perfect wine with food is the key element in perfectly showcasing a dish such as these tender strips of beef fillet with pepper sauce and celeriac puree. A successful wine and food pairing requires a deep understanding of the balance between the spiciness of […]

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Chocolate fondant with a liquid center

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Wine with the meal Chocolate fondant with a liquid center and a glass of Banyuls on a table.
22
Dec

A sinful dessert dream made from the finest dark chocolate The search for the perfect wine to accompany a meal often ends with the most difficult of all disciplines, namely accompanying a classic dessert with chocolate. A successful combination of wine and food requires special attention to the intensity and sweetness of the chocolate fondant […]

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Braised veal shank with lemon risotto (Ossobuco alla Milanese)

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Wine with food: Braised veal shank ossobuco alla Milanese with lemon risotto, perfectly paired with a powerful Barolo DOCG.
16
Dec

A Piedmontese classic: the powerful alliance of wine and food Ossobuco alla Milanese, the braised veal shank, is a masterpiece of northern Italian cuisine and a prime example of a rich dish that requires an equally powerful wine to accompany it. The veal shank is braised for hours in an aromatic broth of white wine, […]

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Gingerbread parfait with mulled wine cherries

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Wine with food: Creamy gingerbread parfait with warm mulled wine cherries, harmoniously combined with a full-bodied Ruby Port wine.
15
Dec

Christmas indulgence: the sensual art of wine and food Gingerbread parfait with mulled wine cherries is the perfect winter dessert that combines the traditional flavors of the Christmas season in a cool, creamy texture. The parfait center captivates with the intense spice of the gingerbread – cardamom, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg – and its high […]

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Wild boar goulash with cranberry cream & spaetzle

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Wine with food: Hearty wild boar goulash with cranberry cream and spaetzle, perfectly served with a Barbera d'Alba from Piedmont.
12
Dec

Autumn heartiness: the perfect combination of wine and food Wild boar goulash is a warming, rustic dish that combines the intense, earthy flavors of game meat with a deep, spicy sauce. In contrast to domesticated pork, wild boar has a stronger, slightly nutty flavor, which is intensified by slow braising in red wine and game […]

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Duck à l’Orange with celeriac puree & chestnuts

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Wine with food: Elegant duck breast à l'Orange with celeriac puree and chestnuts, perfectly harmonized with a Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits.
12
Dec

A French classic: the perfect balance of wine and food Duck à l’Orange is a timeless classic of French haute cuisine, combining the richness of the poultry with the fresh, slightly bittersweet note of orange. The challenge for a successful wine and food pairing lies in the balance: the wine must be strong enough to […]

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Saddle of venison with cranberries & napkin dumplings

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Wine with food: Tender saddle of venison with cranberries and napkin dumplings, perfectly accompanied by a Blaufränkisch from Mittelburgenland.
09
Dec

Elegance from the forest: the perfect wine accompaniment to classic game cuisine Saddle of venison is considered the finest cut of local game and is known for its fine, tender texture and subtle, spicy flavor, which is far less intense than venison or wild boar. This festive dish, combined with the sweet and sour note […]

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