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 […]
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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 […]
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Green asparagus with goat’s cheese soufflé and walnut vinaigrette
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 […]
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Grilled green asparagus with romesco sauce and manchego
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 […]
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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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White asparagus with salmon en papillote and lemon caper butter
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 […]
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Cold asparagus gazpacho with green asparagus and yogurt
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 […]
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Green asparagus with poached egg and Béarnaise sauce
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 […]
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White asparagus baked in a ham coating with tarragon sauce
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 […]
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Asparagus risotto with white asparagus and black truffle
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 […]










