Category Archives: Douro

Austria, Banyuls, Bowl, Burgenland, Chocolate, Christmas, Dessert, Dessert wines, Douro, Emilia-Romagna, France, Italy, Oriental, Port wine, Portugal, Port wine, regional cuisine Emilia-Romagna, Regional cuisines, Sangiovese, Chocolate, Season, Tart, Umbria, Uncategorized, Valpolicella, Veneto, Game, Wine and food, Wine pairing, Winter

Pampepato di Ferrara (dark, spicy chocolate cake)

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Wine with food: Dark spiced chocolate cake Pampepato alongside a glass of Sangiovese Passito wine.
19
Feb

A monumental festive pastry from the heart of the Italian Renaissance If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany one of Emilia-Romagna’s most intense desserts, the Pampepato di Ferrara is unrivaled. The wine and food theme here is defined by the dense texture of dark chocolate, toasted nuts and a complex blend of […]

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Zuppa Inglese (traditional layered dessert with Alchermes)

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Wine with the meal: Zuppa Inglese layered dessert alongside a glass of Albana Passito sweet wine.
19
Feb

The sweet seduction of Emilia-Romagna between sponge cake and liqueur tradition If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany a meal for a crowning finale to an Italian menu, the Zuppa Inglese is the first choice. The wine and food theme is defined here by the complex layering of delicate sponge cake, fine […]

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Warm chocolate cake with a liquid peanut butter center

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Wine with food: Warm chocolate cake with a liquid peanut butter center and a glass of Banyuls.
04
Feb

A sinful dessert between bitter chocolate and salty nuts If you are looking for the perfect finishing touch to a perfect wine with food, this warm chocolate cake with a liquid peanut butter center is an incomparable choice. The topic of wine and food often reaches its most emotional level with desserts, as the combination […]

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Baked camembert with figs and honey

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Wine with food: Baked camembert with figs, walnuts and honey alongside a glass of Gewürztraminer.
28
Jan

A warm cheese classic with autumnal sweetness If you’re looking for the perfect wine to accompany your meal for a cozy evening, baked Camembert with figs and honey is an excellent choice. In the world of wine and food, warm, liquid cheese is considered one of the most grateful components for complex accompaniments. This dish […]

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Lamb bredie (braised with pumpkin & tomato)

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Wine with food: Lamb bredie in a cast-iron pot with pumpkin and tomatoes alongside a glass of red wine.
17
Jan

A South African stew full of soul If you choose the right wine to go with the food, a rustic casserole becomes a real feast for all the senses. A lamb bredie is a classic Cape dish that develops an incomparable depth through the slow braising of tender lamb, sweet pumpkin and juicy tomatoes. This […]

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Onion tart with black garlic

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Wine with food: Hearty onion tart with black garlic on a wooden table next to a glass of white wine.
11
Jan

The hearty fall classic in a new guise Choosing the perfect wine to go with food is an art that comes into its own with a rustic onion tart with the modern twist of black garlic. The wine and food theme is taken to a new level here, as the classic onion sweetness meets the […]

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Crema Catalana

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Wine with food: A classic Crema Catalana with a burnt sugar crust alongside a glass of Cava sparkling wine.
09
Jan

The sweet classic with the crispy caramel topping The right wine with a meal is what makes the end of a Catalan meal a perfect experience. In the world of wine and food, crema catalana is one of the most traditional desserts, with its creamy texture and hard sugar coating. Unlike French crème brûlée, it […]

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Rabanadas (Portuguese French toast)

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Wine with food: Golden brown rabanadas with cinnamon and sugar served with a glass of tawny port.
06
Jan

A sweet traditional pastry from Portuguese festive cuisine Finding the right wine to accompany a meal with a dessert such as rabanadas is a particularly enjoyable challenge for any discerning connoisseur. The art of harmoniously combining wine and food is demonstrated here in the combination of aromatic cinnamon, fine sugar and golden-brown baked bread. Rabanadas […]

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Sopa de castanhas (chestnut soup)

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Wine with the meal: Creamy sopa de castanhas chestnut soup served with a glass of Douro Branco Reserva white wine.
06
Jan

An autumnal classic with a velvety texture Wine with food is a passion that comes into its own with a warming chestnut soup, especially in the cooler months of the year. The harmonious combination of wine and food in this Portuguese classic requires a sure instinct, as the nutty and slightly sweet aromas of the […]

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Polvo à lagareiro (octopus with olive oil & garlic)

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Wine with the meal: Polvo à lagareiro octopus with olive oil and potatoes served with a glass of white wine.
06
Jan

A maritime feast from the Portuguese coastal cuisine If you are looking for the ideal wine to accompany a seafood dinner, the Polvo à lagareiro is a prime example of Portugal’s authentic culinary culture. The art of harmoniously combining wine and food is demonstrated in this dish by the balance between the meaty texture of […]

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