Category Archives: Monastrell

Patatas a la Riojana

Wine with food - Patatas a la Riojana with Rioja Crianza on a wooden table in a tapas bar in Logroño

Hearty, hearty, irresistible: Rioja on a plate Wine and food from a region often make the best pair – and this is no exception. Patatas a la Riojana is a hearty stew classic from the Spanish wine region of Rioja. With potatoes, spicy chorizo, onions and peppers, it reflects the rustic heart of this region. […]

Trippa alla Fiorentina (tripe Florentine style)

Wine with the meal Trippa alla Fiorentina, tripe Florentine style, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, Florentine table scene

Tuscan home cooking – as intense as it gets Wine with food stands for the harmonious interplay of authentic specialties and fine wines – especially with classics such as Trippa alla Fiorentina, the epitome of traditional Tuscan home cooking. Tender tripe cut into strips is gently braised in an aromatic soffritto of onions, carrots, celery […]

BBQ chicken drumsticks with honey and thyme glaze

Rezeptidee Wein zum Essen

Savoury-sweet barbecue treat with a Mediterranean twist Tender chicken drumsticks are grilled until crispy and finished with a sweet and tangy honey and thyme glaze – perfectly caramelised, aromatic and delicious. Ideal wine accompaniment: Zweigelt (Carnuntum DAC, Lower Austria) Zweigelt is perfect for BBQ chicken legs with a sweet and spicy honey and thyme glaze. […]

Chorizo braised in red wine

Rezeptidee Wein zum Essen Chorizo in Rotwein geschmort mit einem Glas Tempranillo

Spicy tapas delicacy with Spanish flair Chorizo braised in red wine is a classic Spanish tapas dish that impresses with its strong flavours and the combination of spicy sausage and aromatic red wine sauce. The chorizo is slowly braised in red wine, which releases its intense flavours and creates a creamy sauce. Served with fresh […]