Category Archives: Douro

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Alheira sausage with fried potatoes

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Wine with food: Fried Alheira sausage with crispy fried potatoes and a glass of Portuguese red wine.
06
Jan

A piece of Portuguese history on a plate Choosing the right wine to accompany your meal is crucial to fully enjoying a traditional alheira sausage with roast potatoes. In the world of wine and food, this storied sausage holds a special place, as it was originally developed by Jewish communities in Portugal to give the […]

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Feijoada Transmontana (bean stew with meat)

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Wine with the meal: Portuguese Feijoada Transmontana in a clay bowl with a glass of Douro red wine on a rustic table.
06
Jan

A rustic delight from the mountains of northern Portugal Finding the right wine to go with food is an art that is particularly enjoyable with the hearty Feijoada Transmontana. This specialty from the Trás-os-Montes mountain region is a prime example of the successful combination of wine and food in the Portuguese tradition. In contrast to […]

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Tripas à moda do Porto (tripe stew)

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Wine with the meal: Tripas à moda do Porto stew with white beans and a glass of Douro red wine.
05
Jan

The culinary heart of Porto in a powerful combination Making the right choice of wine for a meal with a dish as full of character as tripas à moda do Porto is an exciting challenge for any connoisseur. The art of harmoniously combining wine and food is particularly evident in this traditional stew, which is […]

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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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Cabrito assado (braised roast goat)

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Wine with the meal: Portuguese cabrito assado roast goat with potatoes and a glass of red wine from the Douro.
03
Jan

Tender goat meat in a liaison with Portuguese wine tradition The search for the perfect wine to accompany a meal takes us today to the mountainous regions of Portugal, where cabrito assado is considered one of the finest festive dishes. When it comes to matching wine and food, the special texture and the slightly gamey […]

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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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Bacalhau com natas (cod with creamed potatoes)

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Wine with food: Portuguese bacalhau com natas casserole with a bottle of Douro white wine.
03
Jan

Portuguese feel-good cuisine in creamy perfection Finding the right wine to accompany a meal is an art that takes the enjoyment of an authentic dish such as bacalhau com natas to a whole new level. This Portuguese specialty is one of the most popular ways to prepare stockfish and embodies pure comfort on the plate. […]

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Lamb chops with herb crust

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Wine with food: Lamb chops with herb crust, accompanied by a glass of Vacqueyras red wine on a rustic table.
01
Jan

Tender chops under an aromatic crust Wine with food is the art of combining flavors in such a way that they take each other to new heights. Herb-crusted lamb chops are a timeless classic, combining the tenderness of the meat with the aromatic intensity of rosemary, thyme and garlic. The lamb meat has a characteristic […]

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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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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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