Colourful barbecue plate full of Mediterranean flavours Grilled halloumi meets braised vegetables, refined with good olive oil and fresh lemon juice – flavourful, light and perfect for summer. Ideal wine accompaniment: Cinsault (Vin de Pays d’Oc, France) Cinsault is a Mediterranean charmer: light in alcohol, soft in structure, with flavours of red berries, dried herbs, […]
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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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Entrecôte vom Grill mit Kräuterbutter & Fleur de Sel
Juicy steak enjoyment – simple and flavourful High-quality entrecĂ´te is grilled, refined with homemade herb butter and sprinkled with delicate fleur de sel – a rustic classic with an intense meat flavour. Ideal wine accompaniment: Trollinger (WĂĽrttemberg QbA), well chilled Trollinger is a light-footed, fruity red wine from WĂĽrttemberg – light in colour, juicy in […]
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Grilled tuna with tapenade & rocket salad
Mediterranean flavours with aromatic freshness Tender tuna is briefly grilled and served with a spicy olive tapenade and fresh rocket – a light, elegant dish with an intense flavour. Ideal wine pairing: Pinot Noir (Alsace AOC, France) A Pinot Noir from Alsace is characterised by its fine, clear fruit (cherry, raspberry), elegant acidity and subtle […]
Crunchy tapas flavour with a fiery, hearty note Juicy slices of chorizo, colourful peppers and red onions on skewers, grilled until they develop tenderness and roasted flavours. A charming tapas classic for social gatherings. Ideal wine pairing: Tempranillo Joven (Rioja DOCa, Spain) A young Tempranillo from Rioja impresses with its light structure, intense fruit flavours […]
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Lamb chops with rosemary, lemon zest & garlic
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 (CĂ´tes du RhĂ´ne AOC, France) The southern French Grenache from the CĂ´tes du RhĂ´ne appellation has a warm flavour of […]
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 […]
Sweet and savoury tapas with Mediterranean flair These dates wrapped in bacon with rosemary combine the natural sweetness of dates with the savoury note of bacon and the aromatic scent of rosemary. A simple but sophisticated finger food that can be served hot or cold and makes an excellent tapas or starter. Ideal wine pairing: […]
Spicy merguez meets fiery harissa – a North African flavour experience, perfectly accompanied by a CĂ´tes du RhĂ´ne Villages full of character This dish combines the savoury merguez sausage with the spicy harissa paste and fresh flatbread. The intense flavours of the sausage and the fiery spiciness of the harissa harmonise perfectly with a strong […]
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 […]
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South African boerewors with maize porridge and tomato bog
Savoury barbecue pleasure from South Africa – boerewors with creamy sweetcorn mash and spicy tomato bog, perfectly accompanied by a Pinotage from Stellenbosch full of character This traditional South African dish combines spicy boerewors, a coarse beef sausage, with creamy maize porridge (mielie pap) and an aromatic tomato sauce. The strong flavours of the sausage […]