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Spinach gnocchi with sage butter and parmesan cream

Spinach gnocchi with sage butter and parmesan cream in a deep plate, Soave Classico white wine glass, northern Italian marble setting

Green classics rethought – velvety comfort with depth Anyone looking for wine and food combinations in their most down-to-earth, warmest form will find them here. Spinach gnocchi are as much a part of classic northern Italian cuisine as polenta is to Veneto and risotto is to Lombardy – they are not a fashion trend, but […]

Homemade spring rolls with rice noodles and prawns

Homemade spring rolls with prawns and rice noodles on a wooden board, Riesling white wine glass, Japanese Izakaya setting

Crispy, fresh, homemade – spring rolls you won’t forget People who associate wine with Asian cuisine often think of beer first. Yet a well-made spring roll – crispy fried, with glassy soft rice noodles, fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables and juicy prawns – is one of the most interesting accompaniments for an aromatically balanced white wine. […]

Radish salad with scallops and wasabi vinaigrette

Radish salad with scallops and wasabi vinaigrette on a dark slate plate, Muscadet white wine glass, sushi bar setting

Spring with a Japanese twist – spicy, fresh, irresistible Finding the right wine pairing for a dish that brings Europe and Japan together on one plate is one of the most appealing tasks of modern cuisine. Wine with food here means finding a wine that understands the sharp, mustardy spice of the wasabi, appreciates the […]

Veal medallions with pea puree and herb foam

Veal medallions with pea puree and herb foam on a cream-colored plate, Pinot Blanc white wine glass, Parisian bistro setting

Spring elegance at the highest level – tender veal meets green season Anyone who thinks of combining wine and food at the level of modern bistro cuisine will find one of the most elegant springtime presentations in this combination. Veal medallions – tender, mild meat of concentrated finesse – do not need a loud wine […]

Wild garlic pasta with prawns and lemon butter

Wild garlic pasta with prawns and lemon butter in a cream-colored plate, Albariño white wine glass, Tuscan trattoria setting

When the forest meets the sea – a spring classic with character Finding the right wine to accompany this dish is one of the most beautiful tasks of spring cuisine. Wine with food here means finding a wine that understands the herbaceous intensity of the wild garlic, appreciates the iodine-sweet depth of the prawns and […]

Young carrots glazed with ginger honey and ricotta crostini

Young carrots glazed with ginger honey and ricotta crostini on a rustic board, Pinot Gris white wine glass, northern Italian marble setting

When vegetables take on the leading role – a vegetarian statement Finding the right wine accompaniment for a dish that seems modest at first glance is a special task. Wine with food here means taking the complexity of young vegetables seriously. Young carrots – with their greens, harvested before they have reached their full size […]

Arctic char with wild garlic beurre blanc and new potatoes

Brook trout with wild garlic beurre blanc and new potatoes, close-up on a cream-colored plate, Pinot Gris white wine glass, Bavarian farm table

Spring from the mountain stream – delicate, green, irresistible Anyone who thinks about combining wine and food with seasonal consistency will find one of the most elegant spring fish of all in the brook trout. More tender than trout, finer in taste, with pink flesh reminiscent of salmon but more delicate – the brook trout […]

Wild herb salad with poached egg and diced bacon

Wild herb salad with poached egg and bacon cubes on a white plate, Silvaner white wine glass, Bavarian farm table

Spring in its most untamed form – a salad with character Anyone looking to combine wine and food in its most down-to-earth form will end up here. A wild herb salad is not a salad in the sense of a supermarket lettuce – it is a botanical foray through spring: wild garlic, goutweed, dandelion, sorrel, […]

Hearty rhubarb tart with goat’s cheese and walnuts

Hearty rhubarb tart with goat's cheese and walnut on a rustic wooden board, Gewürztraminer white wine glass, Bavarian farmhouse table

When acid meets spice – the unexpected side of rhubarb Finding the right wine accompaniment for a dish that most people only know as a dessert ingredient is a particular pleasure. Combining wine and food here means rethinking rhubarb. In its savory form, it brings the same qualities that it brings to dessert – a […]

Cold pea and mint soup with salmon trout tartare

Cold pea and mint soup with salmon trout tartare in a matte soup plate, Sancerre white wine glass, Parisian bistro setting

Cool elegance – the first day of summer in the glass and on the plate When we think of wine with food, we often think of gazpacho and tomatoes first. Yet the cold pea and mint soup is one of the most elegant spring dishes of all – fresh, bright green, with a sweetness that […]

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