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Red grape varieties – power, elegance & diversity in a glass 🍇🍷

The world of red grape varieties is as diverse as the regions from which they originate. From light and fruity to powerful and tannic, red wines offer a wide range of flavours and countless possible combinations with food. Whether an elegant Pinot Noir, a spicy Syrah, a fruity Zweigelt or a powerful Cabernet Sauvignon – each grape variety has its own character and style.

Red wines are grown all over the world and develop their flavour differently depending on the climate, soil conditions and method of ageing. While cooler regions such as Burgundy or Germany produce delicate, acidic wines with elegant fruit, warmer regions such as Tuscany, California or Argentina produce dense, opulent wines with ripe fruit and spicy notes.

Whether as the perfect accompaniment to meat, game and cheese, as a full-bodied red wine for cosy evenings or as a mature speciality for special occasions – red grape varieties fascinate with depth, structure and a unique taste experience. Discover the best red grape varieties and their ideal food pairings! 🍷🔥

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Venison medallions with juniper and red cabbage

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Wine with food - venison medallions with juniper and red cabbage on a plate
01
Oct

Elegantly seasoned game meets autumnal coziness Wine with food requires a balance: powerful flavor with a fine accompaniment. In this recipe, tender venison medallions, aromatically marinated with juniper and garlic, merge with spicy red cabbage, which is seasoned with a subtle sweet and sour taste. The dish is ideal for the fall – warming, yet […]

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Pizza Funghi

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Wine with food Pizza Funghi, crispy mushroom pizza, Bardolino DOC, Mediterranean terrace, Italian joie de vivre
02
Sep

Classic indulgence – for pizza and mushroom lovers Wine with food reveals its great strength with Pizza Funghi: the combination of a juicy, thin pizza base, aromatic tomato sauce, melting mozzarella and freshly fried mushrooms stands for Mediterranean feel-good cuisine that will delight every connoisseur. The interplay of wine and food not only brings the […]

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Trippa alla Fiorentina (tripe Florentine style)

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Wine with the meal Trippa alla Fiorentina, tripe Florentine style, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, Florentine table scene
29
Aug

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 […]

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Crostini Toscani (liver crostini)

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Wine with the meal Crostini Toscani, liver crostini, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, terrace table, Tuscan atmosphere
28
Aug

Tuscan cordiality: wine and food in perfect harmony Wine with food means enjoying classics such as Crostini Toscani together with the perfect wine accompaniment. The famous liver crostini are an appetizer that captures the flavours of Tuscany on toasted bread: Fine chicken liver is blended with onion, herbs, capers and anchovies to create a wonderfully […]

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Cacciucco

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Wine with food Cacciucco, Tuscan fish stew, Morellino di Scansano DOCG, Mediterranean garden table, seafood
28
Aug

Tuscan fish stew – wine and food as a Mediterranean pleasure trip Wine with food unfolds its full power here: Cacciucco shows how extraordinary the combination of wine and food can be. The classic fish stew from the coastal region of Tuscany combines an abundance of fresh sea fish and seafood in a spicy tomato […]

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Panna Cotta

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Wine with Panna Cotta – Italian cream dessert, Asti Spumante DOCG, dessert plate, Mediterranean terrace
26
Aug

Delicious cream dessert at its finest Wine with food can hardly be celebrated more refinedly than with a classic Italian panna cotta. The silky dessert combines a heavenly blend of fresh cream, real vanilla, and a hint of citrus—wrapped in a delicate, creamy texture. This combination of wine and food creates a festive conclusion to […]

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Bonet

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Wine with dinner Bonet, Piedmontese cocoa pudding, Moscato d'Asti DOCG, dessert plate, garden atmosphere, Italian summer evening
26
Aug

Piedmontese dessert tradition meets sweet wine Wine with food takes the perfect harmony between wine and food to a new level with Bonet. This classic dessert from Piedmont combines delicate cocoa pudding, amarettini and a hint of rum – bringing rich, nutty and chocolaty flavors to the table. The combination of dark chocolate, almonds and […]

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Paniscia di Novara

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Wine with dinner Paniscia Novara, Gattinara DOCG red wine, Italian garden table, rustic risotto, Mediterranean atmosphere
26
Aug

Hearty risotto enjoyment from Piedmont: Paniscia and wine with your meal Wine with food means a genuine combination of pleasure and tradition. The special harmony of wine and food is celebrated at Paniscia from Novara: A hearty risotto with rice, beans, vegetables and savory garnishes such as salami and bacon. The rustic texture and aromatic […]

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Fritto Misto Piemontese

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Wine with food Fritto Misto Piemontese with Barbera d'Asti, garden table, Italian summer party
25
Aug

Italian classics in a golden dress – wine and food as a feast for all the senses Wine with food is the focus of this Piedmontese specialty, which celebrates pleasure, variety and tradition together. Fritto Misto Piemontese is a culinary highlight from the heart of Piedmont: various meat and vegetable delicacies – from veal, sweetbreads, […]

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Carne Cruda all’Albese

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Wine with the meal Carne cruda all'Albese with Dolcetto d'Alba, Italian terrace, Mediterranean atmosphere
25
Aug

Piedmontese raw food art – wine and food as a synphony of natural flavors Wine with food shapes the character of this Piedmontese specialty, which is a symbol of Italian culinary culture. Finely chopped, lean beef and high-quality ingredients harmonize perfectly in Carne cruda all’Albese: served cold with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and […]

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