The most expensive sea creature in Galicia – and the wine that doesn’t need it at all Combining wine and food takes an unusual direction with Percebes: not complexity, not contrast, not harmony in the sense in which sommeliers use the word. Percebes – the Galician barnacle, pollicipes pollicipes in Latin – is the most […]
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Mejillones en escabeche
The mussel that only becomes Galician in the marinade – and the wine that loves its spiciness Combining wine and food with escabeche poses one of the classic pairing questions: what to do with vinegar? Escabeche – a marinade made from olive oil, wine vinegar, pimentón, bay leaf, garlic and black pepper – is one […]
The most honest dish in Galicia – and the wine that tastes of the sea Combining wine and food starts with a lesson in reduction with Pulpo a Feira. No dish in Galician cuisine is simpler, and no dish in Galician cuisine is more difficult to perfect. A Galician octopus – fresh from the rías, […]
Summer in a bowl – the perfect interplay of sweetness, salt and freshness There are dishes that have summer in them, and this salad is one of them. Watermelon, feta, mint and black pepper – four ingredients that add up to more than their individual parts might suggest. The cooling sweetness of the melon meets […]
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Cold rhubarb gazpacho with strawberry and basil oil
Pink, fresh, surprising – a gazpacho that reinvents spring Finding the right wine to accompany a gazpacho that contains neither tomato nor cucumber, but is instead based on rhubarb and strawberries, is one of the most appealing tasks of modern spring cuisine. Combining wine and food here means finding a wine that blends harmoniously with […]
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Homemade spring rolls with rice noodles and prawns
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. […]
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Radish salad with scallops and wasabi vinaigrette
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 […]
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Green asparagus with tuna tataki and sesame dressing
When Asia meets spring – a dish with cosmopolitan flair Finding the right wine to accompany a dish with Japanese influences is one of the most exciting tasks in the world of food pairing. Pairing wine and food here means finding a wine that can cope with umami, sesame, soy sauce and the iodine-fresh character […]
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Asparagus and strawberry salad with balsamic reduction and mint
Springtime delights on a plate – when asparagus meets strawberries The asparagus and strawberry salad is one of the most unconventional and at the same time most convincing creations of the asparagus season. Wein zum Essen is looking for a suitable wine accompaniment for a dish that playfully transcends classic boundaries: The delicate bitterness of […]
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Cold tomato and strawberry gazpacho with basil oil
Summery, fruity & surprisingly aromatic: gazpacho with a twist This cold soup brings Spanish temperament with a touch of French sophistication to summer: ripe tomatoes meet sweet and fresh strawberries, seasoned with lime juice, olive oil and a hint of chili. The intense basil oil provides depth and an elegant contrast. Ideal as a refreshing […]
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