Category Archives: Montepulciano

Lentil and mushroom Bolognese with herbs & pecorino

Wine with food - lentil and mushroom Bolognese with herbs and pecorino on a rustic wooden table with a Chianti glass

Hearty, aromatic and surprisingly elegant A great example of how wine and food can work in harmony. This lentil and mushroom Bolognese combines earthy depth with Mediterranean spice and shows that meatless dishes can be just as complex as classic ragouts. Wine with food here means: Balance, depth and texture. The combination of brown lentils, […]

Wild boar ragout with polenta & rosemary

Wine with food Wild boar ragout with polenta and rosemary, served with Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Hearty, velvety, spicy – an autumn classic with depth Wine with food means bringing flavors into balance: This wild boar ragout braises slowly until the meat fibers become buttery-tender and combine with a dense, tomato and stock-based sauce. Wine and food come together here as a warm, earthy, feel-good dish – carried by rosemary, bay […]

Linguine with sun-dried tomatoes, capers & anchovies

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Spicy aromas, Mediterranean soul This dish is full of intense Mediterranean flavors: salty capers, hearty anchovies and sweet, concentrated sun-dried tomatoes combine to create a full-bodied, sun-ripened combination. The linguine captures the flavors perfectly, while a hint of garlic and good olive oil round off the composition. Serve lukewarm – perfect for summer or as […]

Lamb chops with rosemary, lemon zest & garlic

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Viennese feeling on the plate – Mediterranean flavour Tender lamb chops, marinated with fresh rosemary, garlic, lemon zest and olive oil, briefly seared – juicy, aromatic, with a fine herbal flavour. Ideal wine pairing: Grenache (Côtes du Rhône AOC, France) The southern French Grenache from the Côtes du Rhône appellation has a warm flavour of […]

Grilled salsiccia with fennel and herbs

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Mediterranean grilling pleasure: Spicy salsiccia meets aromatic fennel – perfectly accompanied by a full-bodied Primitivo from Apulia This Italian grilled dish combines savoury salsiccia, a coarse pork sausage with fennel, with grilled fennel and fresh herbs. The combination of savoury sausage and aromatic vegetables is ideally complemented by a strong Primitivo wine from the Puglia […]


Roast chicken breast with strawberry and balsamic lentils

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Spring flavours in perfect harmony Tender chicken breast meets a fruity and flavoursome bed of lentils with fresh strawberries and a hint of balsamic vinegar. A light, flavoursome dish that brings spring to your plate. The ideal wine accompaniment: Pinot Noir QbA (Baden, Germany) This Pinot Noir from Baden impresses with flavours of red berries, […]

Chicken breast with rosemary, white beans & spring vegetables

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Tender chicken meets Mediterranean flavours and fresh spring vegetables Succulent chicken breast meets aromatic rosemary notes, creamy white beans and colourful spring vegetables – a light yet deeply flavoured dish. The Mediterranean flavour of this dish calls for a wine with fruit, freshness and structure: a Barbera is the ideal partner here. Read the following […]

Tagliatelle with green asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes & herb oil

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Springy, spicy, aromatic This pasta brings a Mediterranean flavour to your plate: fresh green asparagus meets intensely aromatic sun-dried tomatoes and a homemade herb oil with parsley and basil. The combination is light, flavourful and yet complex – perfect for an uncomplicated but sophisticated dinner. Ideal wine accompaniment: Barbera d’Alba DOC – freshness meets flavour […]