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Asparagus risotto with white asparagus and black truffle

Asparagus risotto with white asparagus and black truffle in a deep plate, with a glass of Bourgogne Blanc next to it

Creamy risotto as a stage for fine seasonal ingredients Wine with food sometimes means being inspired by the cuisine of northern Italy – and nowhere does this work as elegantly as with asparagus risotto. Finding the right wine to accompany this dish is an art in itself: the creamy Arborio risotto with white asparagus and […]

Green asparagus with shrimp tempura and ponzu dip

Green asparagus with shrimp tempura and ponzu dip on a plate, with a glass of Grüner Veltliner Kamptal next to it

Asian-inspired asparagus enjoyment meets Austrian wine culture The right wine to go with this unusual asparagus dish is half the battle – and it surprises in the most pleasant way. Combining wine and food is particularly successful here when you rely on the power of the Austrian flagship variety. Green asparagus with shrimp tempura and […]

White asparagus with May butter and new potatoes (classic Bavarian)

White asparagus with May butter and new potatoes on a white plate, Riesling white wine glass next to it, Bavarian farm table setting

The Bavarian original – asparagus in its purest form If you are looking for wine with food in its clearest interpretation, you will find it here: white asparagus with May butter and new potatoes is not a recipe, but a cultural heritage. Finding the right wine to accompany this Bavarian classic means looking for a […]

Asparagus salad with Prosciutto di Parma and Parmesan shavings

Asparagus salad with Prosciutto di Parma and Parmesan shavings on a white plate, Sancerre white wine glass next to it, Tuscan trattoria setting

Italianità meets asparagus season – a salad that is more than just an appetizer If you want to combine wine and food, you often think too quickly of the obvious when it comes to asparagus salad. But it’s worth looking south: This asparagus salad combines the classic German asparagus tradition with the elegance of northern […]

White asparagus with prawns and saffron butter sauce

White asparagus with prawns and saffron butter sauce on a white bistro plate, with Albariño white wine glass, Parisian bistro setting

When spring classics meet seafood – a feast for the asparagus season The combination of white asparagus and prawns is one of the most elegant pairings that spring cuisine has to offer. The right wine pairing makes all the difference here – and anyone who thinks consistently about wine with food knows that you need […]

Green asparagus on tarte flambée with wild garlic cream and goat’s cheese

Green asparagus on tarte flambée with wild garlic cream and goat's cheese on a wooden board, Bavarian setting with Müller-Thurgau glass

Spring meets Alsace: when wild garlic, asparagus and goat’s cheese come together on the tarte flambée Combining wine and food in this dish starts with an unusual question: which wine goes well with a tarte flambée that has spring itself on it? Green asparagus, aromatic wild garlic cream and tangy goat’s cheese on a thinly […]

Asparagus quiche with smoked salmon and dill

Golden-brown baked asparagus quiche with smoked salmon and dill in ceramic dish, bistro setting with Grüner Veltliner glass

Elegant Easter pastries: a quiche that captures spring The right wine pairing for a quiche is a question that has more answers than you might think – and this asparagus quiche with smoked salmon and dill has a particularly good answer. The buttery shortcrust pastry, the creamy glaze made from eggs and cream, the tender […]

White asparagus with veal escalope and parsley potatoes

White asparagus with veal escalope and parsley potatoes on an oval porcelain plate, Bavarian Sunday light, white wine glass slightly misted over

The festive asparagus trio – when veal ennobles the German spring The wine with this dish is a small science in itself – and a great pleasure. White asparagus with veal escalope and parsley potatoes is a festive upgrade of the German asparagus classic: the tender veal has an aroma of its own that goes […]

Cream of asparagus soup with morels and croutons

Cream of asparagus soup with morels and croutons in a white soup plate, Bavarian window light, white wine glass slightly misted over

Spring soup with depth – when white asparagus meets wild morels Combining wine and food sometimes means daring unexpected encounters. The cream of asparagus soup with fresh morels and golden-brown croutons is just such an encounter: two spring ingredients that rarely end up on the same plate together develop a depth of flavor that goes […]

White asparagus with hollandaise sauce and Black Forest ham

White asparagus with hollandaise sauce and Black Forest ham on an oval porcelain plate, Bavarian Sunday light, with white wine glass

The German asparagus classic – down-to-earth, festive and irresistible Wine with food rarely works as harmoniously as with the German asparagus classic par excellence. White asparagus with hollandaise sauce and wafer-thin slices of Black Forest ham is more than just a dish – it is a spring ritual that has been celebrated on German tables […]

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