Mediterranean freshness meets elegant wine accompaniment Wine with food can be light and sensual: This tomato carpaccio with basil oil & burrata brings summer to the plate and shows how harmoniously wine and food can be staged. Ripe tomatoes in wafer-thin slices, creamy burrata and an intense basil oil create an aromatic composition that is […]
Category Archives: Languedoc
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Eggplant rolls filled with ricotta & lemon
Mediterranean lightness with creamy filling Wine to go with your meal can be so light, so fresh, and so uncomplicated – just like this summer recipe. The aubergine rolls with ricotta and lemon combine grilled vegetable aromas with creamy filling, a fine citrus note and Mediterranean herbs. Whether as a refined appetizer, light main course […]
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Provencal fennel gratin served cold with herbs
Summer enjoyment from the oven, served cold Wine with food does not only mean opulent menu sequences or heavy dishes. Cold dishes, such as this Provençal fennel gratin with herbs, can also be used to accompany wine. Through gentle cooking, the fennel unfolds its sweetness, which combines wonderfully with a herbaceous cream-egg mixture. Served cooled, […]
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Tapenade tramezzini with grilled vegetables & burrata
Summer delight between two slices of bread Harmoniously combining wine and food is at the heart of every Mediterranean cuisine. These tapenade tramezzini with grilled vegetables and creamy burrata are a prime example of uncomplicated enjoyment with depth. The roasted vegetables bring roasted aromas, the tapenade provides spice, while the burrata provides a creamy lightness. […]
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Cold Zucchini Soup with Mint & Lemon
Fresh, green and ingeniously chilled Wine from France, more precisely from the Languedoc region, goes perfectly with this summery light, cold soup. The Picpoul de Pinet AOC brings an invigorating freshness into play, which combines excellently with the lemony acidity and green aromas of the soup. Zucchini, mint and lemon combine in this dish to […]
Fresh Provençal classics: fish meets vegetables A modern interpretation of the classic from the Côte d’Azur: crunchy salad with fresh tuna, green beans, olives and egg – all dressed with aromatic olive oil and lemon vinaigrette. Light, fresh and ideal for warm summer days. Ideal wine pairing: Rosé de Provence AOC (Provence, France) Rosé de […]
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Grilled peppers with capers, almonds & thyme oil
Mediterranean, aromatic, served cold: A summery vegetable delight Served cold, these grilled peppers are a prime example of Mediterranean flavors: sweet roasted aromas meet salty capers, roasted almonds add bite and the fragrant thyme oil rounds off the whole dish harmoniously. Perfect as a summer starter or side dish with grilled food. Ideal wine pairing: […]
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Tuna tartare with wasabi mayonnaise & sesame crackers
Spicy, fresh & umami: the Asian fusion on the plate The finest tuna tartare with a touch of the exotic: in this sophisticated starter, raw tuna meets a creamy, spicy wasabi mayonnaise, accompanied by crispy sesame crackers. Spring onions and a hint of soy sauce add depth and elegance – perfect for hot days and […]
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Grilled salmon fillet in an orange and mustard marinade
Fruity and spicy fish delights from the summer barbecue Juicy grilled salmon fillet in an orange and mustard marinade, combined with citrus nuances and a slight spiciness – fresh, aromatic, gastronomic. Ideal wine accompaniment: Vermentino (Toscana IGT, Italy) Vermentino from Tuscany often presents itself with a brilliant balance of freshness, fruit and Mediterranean spice. The […]
Albariño, Assyrtiko, Austria, Campania, Fish and seafood, France, Gallura, Greco di Tufo, Greece, Grüner Veltliner, Italy, Languedoc, Picpoul, Picpoul de Pinet, Rías Baixas, Santorini, Sardinia, Season, Spain, Summer, Types of food, Vermentino, Wachau, White grape varieties, Wine countries, Wine regions
Grilled octopus with lemon, capers & parsley
Mediterranean seaside classic with a citrus kick Tender, grilled octopus meets a refreshing marinade of lemon, capers and parsley – marinated octopus with Mediterranean charm, ideal for summer. Ideal wine pairing: Assyrtiko (Santorini PDO, Greece) Assyrtiko from the volcanic island of Santorini is a prime example of salty elegance. The chalky, ash-rich soils and the […]










