Category Archives: Regional cuisine Provence

Aioli Provençal (garlic cream with fish & vegetables)

Wine with food: Aioli Provençal with cod, vegetables and a bottle of Bandol Rosé on a garden table in the south of France.

A Provençal feast for the senses The right choice of wine to accompany a meal often determines the success of a convivial evening with friends or family. When it comes to the harmonious pairing of wine and food, the Aioli Provençal is a prime example of the honest and powerful cuisine of the South of […]

Stuffed zucchini flowers with ricotta & herbs

Wine with food: Stuffed zucchini flowers with ricotta & herbs and a glass of cassis white wine in a restaurant on the Provence coast.

Summer delicacy from Provence Choosing the right wine to accompany your meal is crucial to the enjoyment of such delicate dishes as stuffed zucchini flowers. Anyone looking for the perfect harmony between wine and food will discover a wonderful lightness in this Mediterranean starter that gently prepares the palate for the menu to come. Zucchini […]

Tapenade (olive, caper and anchovy paste)

Wine with food: Tapenade (olive, caper and anchovy paste) with baguette and a glass of rosé wine on a terrace in Provence.

The spicy ambassador of Provence for the aperitif Choosing the right wine to accompany a meal often begins with the first small delicacies of the evening. Anyone who is intensively involved with wine and food will not be able to avoid the classic tapenade, which is considered the epitome of the Provençal way of life. […]

Rack of lamb with herb crust & ratatouille vegetables

Wine with food: Rack of lamb with herb crust & ratatouille vegetables served with a glass of red wine in Provence at sunset.

Mediterranean delights with spicy elegance The right choice of wine to accompany a meal often determines the success of a festive menu at home. When it comes to the harmonious combination of wine and food, a succulent rack of lamb with a fragrant crust of Mediterranean herbs is an absolute classic of fine cuisine. The […]

Cassoulet Avignon style

Wine with the meal: Cassoulet Avignon style served in a clay pot with a glass of Cairanne red wine from Provence.

Provençal heartiness meets fine bean art The search for the right wine to accompany a meal takes us today to the sunny south of France, where tradition and taste form an inseparable unit. Anyone who takes a close look at wine and food will realize that an Avignon-style cassoulet occupies a very special place among […]

Ratatouille with goat’s cheese gratin

Wine with food: Ratatouille with goat's cheese gratin in a casserole dish next to a glass of Tavel Rosé on a terrace.

Provençal classic with a creamy finish Finding the ideal wine to pair with food is a wonderful challenge when it comes to such complex vegetarian dishes. In the world of wine and food, the sun-kissed flavours of peppers, zucchinis and eggplants harmonize perfectly with a strong rosé wine. This classic ratatouille is enhanced by a […]

Pissaladière (onion and olive flatbread)

Wine with food: Hearty pissaladière with onions, anchovies and olives alongside a glass of rosé wine on a terrace.

Mediterranean joie de vivre from Provence Finding the perfect wine to go with food is an art that is particularly enjoyable with pissaladière, as wine and food form a deeply rooted regional unity here. This hearty flatbread from Nice is the Provençal answer to pizza, but without the tomato sauce and cheese. Instead, it shines […]

Daube Provençale (beef stew with red wine & herbs)

Wine with food: French beef ragout Daube Provençale in a roaster with a glass of red wine on a terrace.

A classic of southern French braised cuisine The perfect wine to accompany the food is crucial for a Daube Provençale, as the harmony between wine and food completes this dish. This traditional braised dish from the south of France is based on beef that is gently cooked for hours in a strong red wine sauce […]

Bouillabaisse (fish soup from Marseille)

Wine with food: Original Provençal bouillabaisse in a clay pot with rouille and a glass of cassis white wine at the harbor.

A culinary monument to Provence and the Mediterranean When it comes to the ideal wine to accompany a meal, the classic bouillabaisse is the epitome of the perfect combination of maritime flavors and Provençal joie de vivre at the top of the list for discerning connoisseurs. This traditional fish soup from Marseille is far more […]

Cassoulet with beans and sausage

Wine with food - cassoulet with beans and sausage, baguette and Corbières on a rustic southern French wooden table

French comfort food with depth Wine with food here means serving a traditional French cassoulet, in which beans, sausage and gently braised meat come together with a perfectly matched southern French red wine cuvée to celebrate pure indulgence. Wine and food merge in this classic from the Languedoc region to create a harmonious, warming experience […]

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