Category Archives: Greece

Tuscan panzanella with anchovies and capers

Tuscan panzanella with bread cubes, tomatoes, anchovies and capers in a white ceramic bowl, Tuscan trattoria setting

Tuscany on a plate – when stale bread becomes the starring role Panzanella is one of the most honest dishes in Tuscan cuisine: soaked bread, fully ripe tomatoes, onions, basil – and in the version con acciughe e capperi, with anchovies and capers, a composition that extends far beyond the summer salad plate. Wine with […]

Grilled king prawns with aioli and baguette

Grilled king prawns with aioli and baguette on a rustic wooden board, Verdejo white wine glass, Spanish tapas bar setting

Iberia on the grill – when garlic and the sea meet If you are looking for wine with food in its most uncomplicated, joyful form, you will find it here. Grilled king prawns with homemade aioli and crusty baguette are not an elaborate recipe – they are a philosophy. The philosophy of Spanish and Portuguese […]

Grilled sea bream with herb butter and fennel salad

Grilled sea bream with herb butter and fennel salad on an oval plate, Assyrtiko white wine glass, Greek taverna setting

Summer from the grill – when Mediterranean fish is at its best Wine with food in summer starts with a barbecue and fresh fish, and sea bream is the first choice. What sets it apart from other summer fish is its firm, aromatic skin, which turns a crispy golden brown on the grill and protects […]

Eggnog bundt cake with white chocolate icing and pistachios

Eggnog bundt cake with white chocolate icing and chopped pistachios on a ceramic plate, spring setting with strawberries and Vin Santo glass

Easter pastries with depth: the Gugelhupf that surprises wine connoisseurs Pairing wine with a Gugelhupf – it sounds unusual at first, but it is one of the most beautiful discoveries when it comes to combining wine and food. This eggnog bundt cake combines a moist, soft cake texture with the velvety sweetness of the liqueur, […]

Whole gilthead bream from the oven with a lemon and thyme filling

Wine with food: Whole sea bream with lemon and thyme alongside a glass of Albariño wine.

Maritime elegance and citrus freshness straight from the tray to the Easter table If you’re looking for the perfect wine to pair with an oven-baked whole sea bream, you’ll inevitably end up on the subject of wine and food in its purest, Mediterranean form. This dish combines the fine, firm texture of sea bream with […]

Tapenade (olive, caper and anchovy paste)

Wine with food: Tapenade (olive, caper and anchovy paste) with baguette and a glass of rosé wine on a terrace in Provence.

The spicy ambassador of Provence for the aperitif Choosing the right wine to accompany a meal often begins with the first small delicacies of the evening. Anyone who is intensively involved with wine and food will not be able to avoid the classic tapenade, which is considered the epitome of the Provençal way of life. […]

Grilled sea bream with fennel & olives

Wine with food: Grilled sea bream with fennel & olives served with a glass of white Lirac wine on a summer terrace.

Mediterranean lightness from the grill with a subtle hint of aniseed The search for the perfect wine for food takes us to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean, where the aromas of fresh fish and herbs dominate. Those who appreciate the harmony of wine and food will experience a revelation with a freshly caught gilthead […]

Cassoulet Avignon style

Wine with the meal: Cassoulet Avignon style served in a clay pot with a glass of Cairanne red wine from Provence.

Provençal heartiness meets fine bean art The search for the right wine to accompany a meal takes us today to the sunny south of France, where tradition and taste form an inseparable unit. Anyone who takes a close look at wine and food will realize that an Avignon-style cassoulet occupies a very special place among […]

Grilled squid with lemon oil

Wine with food: Grilled octopus on a white plate with lemon oil and a glass of Catalan white wine.

Maritime freshness and fine roasted aromas Finding the perfect wine to go with food is an art that is particularly at its best with seafood such as grilled octopus. In the world of wine and food, the smoky accents from the grill harmonize wonderfully with fresh, citrusy components. This recipe for grilled squid with lemon […]

Polvo à lagareiro (octopus with olive oil & garlic)

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

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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