Category Archives: Italy

Asparagus risotto with green asparagus and lemon gremolata

Asparagus risotto with green asparagus and lemon gremolata in a cream-colored plate, Soave Classico white wine glass, northern Italian marble setting

Venetian cuisine meets spring season – risotto rethought Finding the right wine pairing for a good risotto is a question of texture as much as flavor. Wine to go with asparagus risotto should be fresh, mineral and with an acidity that breaks up the creamy melting texture of the rice – without destroying it. Green […]

White asparagus with duck breast and orange jus

White asparagus with duck breast and orange jus on a cream-colored plate, Pinot Gris white wine glass, Parisian bistro setting

A liaison of contrasts – spring elegance meets fleshy depth Combining wine and food is rarely as appealing as it is here: White asparagus with its subtle bitterness and delicate sweetness meets tender pink roasted duck breast with a crispy layer of fat and an orange jus that combines acidity, sweetness and umami. The right […]

Green asparagus with goat’s cheese soufflé and walnut vinaigrette

Green asparagus with goat's cheese soufflé and walnut vinaigrette on a white plate, Sancerre white wine glass, Parisian bistro setting

When spring meets craftsmanship – a combination with character Finding the right wine pairing for this dish means combining three strong characters: the herbaceous-green intensity of the green asparagus, the creamy-acidic depth of a real goat’s cheese soufflé and the nutty-tart walnut vinaigrette. Combining wine and food is a challenging task here – because too […]

Grilled green asparagus with romesco sauce and manchego

Grilled green asparagus with roasted strips on romesco sauce and heaped Manchego, on a gray stone plate, Spanish tapas setting

Spanish fire cuisine meets spring asparagus – a Mediterranean barbecue Grilled green asparagus is a dish that smells of summer on the plate, even if the asparagus season is only just beginning. Wein zum Essen presents a suitable wine accompaniment for a combination that brings together the Iberian barbecue tradition and the spring season. The […]

Asparagus and strawberry salad with balsamic reduction and mint

Asparagus and strawberry salad with balsamic reduction, fresh mint and pine nuts on white porcelain, next to a rosé glass, Parisian bistro setting

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 […]

White asparagus with salmon en papillote and lemon caper butter

White asparagus with salmon en papillote and lemon caper butter on a plate, next to a glass of Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie

Cooked in steam: asparagus and salmon in an aromatic symbiosis Wine with food is one of the most rewarding things to do with fish and asparagus – and the “en papillote” method makes it even more interesting. Cooking in parchment paper or aluminum foil is one of the gentlest techniques in French cuisine: salmon and […]

Cold asparagus gazpacho with green asparagus and yogurt

Cold asparagus gazpacho with green asparagus and yogurt in a deep plate, with a glass of Rueda DO Verdejo next to it

Cold asparagus soup with Spanish charm and a creamy finish Wine with food is a particularly appealing task with a cold soup – because temperature, freshness and texture come together in a special way here. This asparagus gazpacho is a modern interpretation: green asparagus, creamy yoghurt, fresh herbs and a hint of lemon are combined […]

Green asparagus with poached egg and Béarnaise sauce

Green asparagus with poached egg and Béarnaise sauce on a plate, with a glass of Côtes du Rhône Blanc next to it

French classicism meets the elegance of the asparagus season Wine with food sometimes means fully embracing the great classics of French cuisine – and Béarnaise sauce is one of them. This velvety-rich butter sauce with tarragon and tarragon vinegar is one of the most sophisticated sauces in haute cuisine, yet it is the perfect accompaniment […]

White asparagus baked in a ham coating with tarragon sauce

White asparagus baked in a ham coating with tarragon sauce on a plate, with a glass of Pinot Blanc Palatinate next to it

Crispy baked, classically seasoned – asparagus season at its best Wine with food is always most exciting when a familiar dish appears in a new guise. White asparagus baked in a ham coating is one such moment: the classic asparagus dish takes on a completely new texture when baked in the oven – the ham […]

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 […]

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