Category Archives: Red grape varieties

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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Flank steak with coffee rub

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23
Apr

Intense BBQ enjoyment meets spicy coffee flavours This recipe combines tender flank steak with an aromatic coffee rub, which gives the meat a unique flavour. Grilled to perfection and served with a strong Syrah or Shiraz, the result is a harmonious interplay of roasted flavours and spicy nuances. Ideal wine pairing: Syrah or Shiraz Syrah, […]

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Alsace, Austria, Bardolino, Beaujolais, Côtes du Rhône, France, Gamay, Germany, Italy, Lower Austria, Pinot Noir, Red grape varieties, Rosé, Season, Spring, Trollinger, Types of food, Vegetables, Vegetables, Pasta, Vegetarian, Veneto, Wine countries, Wine regions, Wine types, Württemberg, Zweigelt


Stuffed peppers with couscous, feta & lemon

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16
Apr

Mediterranean flavour with summery lightness This recipe combines Mediterranean flavours to create a fresh, summery dish: peppers are stuffed with spicy couscous, creamy feta, fresh lemon and fresh herbs and cooked in the oven. Light, flavourful and filling – perfect for a relaxed dinner or a light lunch dish. Ideal wine pairing: Pinot Noir AOC […]

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Austria, Beaujolais, Blaufränkisch, Burgenland, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, France, Gamay, Italy, Montalcino, Pasta, Pasta and cereal dishes, Red grape varieties, Sangiovese, Schiava/Vernatsch, Season, Sicily, South Tyrol, Spring, Tuscany, Types of food, Vegetables, Pasta, Vegetarian, Wine countries, Wine regions

Pasta with salsiccia, fennel & fresh mint

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16
Apr

Fresh flavour meets Mediterranean elegance An uncomplicated but aromatically deep pasta dish for spring and summer: salsiccia adds savoury depth, fennel provides sweet and spicy freshness and mint adds a surprising twist. Together with pasta cooked al dente, this dish is the perfect stage for a Sicilian red wine with freshness and structure. Brief summary […]

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Lentil salad with goat’s cheese, strawberries & rocket

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16
Apr

Fresh, fruity and spicy: a light, summery salad with a sophisticated interplay of flavours A lentil salad with strawberries, creamy goat’s cheese and savoury rocket brings a springtime lightness to the plate. The combination of fruity sweetness, subtle acidity and mild creaminess harmonises perfectly with the nutty flavour of the lentils. Rounded off with a […]

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Grilled duck breast with cherry salad & pink pepper

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16
Apr

Fruity elegance meets tender duck meat – a summery highlight This dish combines the savoury flavour of grilled duck breast with the fruity freshness of a cherry salad, enhanced by the subtle spiciness of pink pepper. A harmonious combination that is perfectly rounded off with a matching wine. The ideal wine accompaniment: Zweigelt Klassik DAC […]

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Baked aubergines with tomato and herb couscous (vegan)

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16
Apr

Mediterranean flavour meets vegan lightness This aromatic dish combines oven-baked aubergines with a fresh tomato and herb couscous. The harmonious combination of roasted vegetables and flavoursome couscous makes this vegan dish a highlight of Mediterranean cuisine. Served with a glass of Dolcetto d’Alba DOC from Piedmont, the flavour experience is perfectly rounded off. The ideal […]

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Spring quiche with leek, mushrooms & thyme

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16
Apr

A flavoured classic reinterpreted This vegetarian quiche combines tender leeks, aromatic mushrooms and fresh thyme in a creamy filling on crispy shortcrust pastry. A dish that brings spring to the plate and harmonises perfectly with a glass of Trollinger from WĂĽrttemberg. The ideal wine accompaniment: Trollinger QbA (WĂĽrttemberg, Germany) The Trollinger QbA from WĂĽrttemberg presents […]

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Goat’s cheese ravioli with beetroot & hazelnut butter

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16
Apr

Colourful pasta meets nutty elegance These homemade ravioli combine the earthy sweetness of beetroot with the creamy freshness of goat’s cheese. Refined with aromatic hazelnut butter, the result is a harmonious dish that impresses both visually and in terms of flavour. The ideal wine accompaniment: Gamay AOC (Beaujolais-Villages, France) The Gamay from the Beaujolais-Villages presents […]

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Alsace, Austria, Bathing, Beaujolais, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, France, Gamay, Germany, Italy, Lower Austria, Meat, Montepulciano, Pinot Noir, Poultry, Red grape varieties, Season, Sicily, Spring, Trollinger, Types of food, Wine countries, Wine regions, Zweigelt


Roast chicken breast with strawberry and balsamic lentils

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16
Apr

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, […]

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Colourful vegetable tart with spring vegetables & wild garlic

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16
Apr

A colourful spring greeting on the plate This crispy tart combines tender spring vegetables such as asparagus, courgettes and carrots with an aromatic wild garlic cream on a buttery shortcrust pastry base. A light, vegetarian dish that brings spring to your plate. The ideal wine accompaniment: Dornfelder semi-dry QbA (Pfalz, Germany) The semi-dry Dornfelder from […]

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