Category Archives: Regional cuisine Rioja

Queso de Cameros (sheep’s cheese from the Rioja Alta)

Wine with food Queso de Cameros with Rioja Reserva, quince paste, honey and farmhouse bread on a Spanish tapas platter

Cheese selection for wine and food lovers Wine with food stands for the perfect harmony of enjoyment, tradition and an exciting combination of flavors. Queso de Cameros is a mature sheep’s milk cheese from Rioja Alta that brings unmistakable character to the table: creamy texture, mild acidity, fine salty notes with an elegant nutty depth. […]

Menestra de Verduras (vegetable stew with asparagus, artichokes, peas)

Wine with food Menestra de Verduras with Rioja Blanco on a Spanish garden table, white bread and olives on the side

Fresh spring variety for wine and food lovers Wine with food delights connoisseurs with harmonious combinations of seasonal ingredients and matching white wines that bring out the best in vegetable dishes. Menestra de Verduras combines aromatic spring vegetables such as asparagus, artichokes and peas with tender carrots and green beans to create a Spanish classic […]

Caparrones con chorizo (red beans with paprika sausage)

Wine with dinner Caparrones con Chorizo with Rioja on a Spanish terrace, farmer's bread and salad on the side

Spanish soul food for wine and food lovers Wine with food means enjoyment through the perfect harmony between wine and food, which elevates a dish to a new level of taste. Caparrones con Chorizo brings together hearty red beans, spicy paprika sausage and aromatic herbs and stands for genuine Spanish home cooking with character. The […]

Bacalao a la Riojana (cod with peppers, tomatoes and olive oil)

Wine with the meal Bacalao a la Riojana, cod with peppers, tomatoes, Rioja Rosado, Spanish tapas setting

Tradition from Rioja: perfect wine-food pairing for connoisseurs Wine with food offers Bacalao a la Riojana, an iconic fish dish from the culinary heart of northern Spain. Wine and food merge here to form an aromatic whole: tender cod in a fruity, spicy tomato and bell pepper sauce, refined with the best olive oil. The […]

Chuletas de Cordero a la Brasa (grilled lamb chops)

Wine with food Chuletas de Cordero a la Brasa, grilled lamb chops with Rioja, baked potatoes, grilled peppers, Mediterranean table scene, summer

Grilled lamb chops – how to make “wine with food” the Spanish way Wine and food harmonize perfectly in this recipe. The combination of tender lamb and Mediterranean herbs offers everything that “wine with food” promises: authenticity, enjoyment and a touch of vacation feeling. Juicy lamb chops, grilled over an open fire until crispy, develop […]

Pimientos rellenos de Bacalao (peppers stuffed with codfish)

Wine with food - Spanish Pimientos rellenos de Bacalao with Rioja Blanco and Mediterranean side dish platter on the terrace

Spanish food culture: sea flavor meets paprika Wine with food stands for the perfect harmony between wine and food and invites you on a Mediterranean journey of pleasure. In Spain, stuffed pimientos are a classic, given a special depth thanks to stockfish and the aromas of the sea in creamy paprika. The delicate, sweet peppers […]

Cordero al Chilindrón (lamb in paprika-tomato sauce)

Wine with food - Cordero al Chilindrón, lamb in a Spanish tapas bar with Rioja, paprika, country bread, rosemary potatoes and asparagus

Spanish joie de vivre meets wine enjoyment Wine with food in this dish is the perfect combination of Mediterranean flavors and Mediterranean wine culture. Wine and food harmonize here through the combination of braised lamb, peppers and tomatoes in a spicy sauce that brings both depth and freshness into play. The regionally inspired cuisine from […]

Patatas a la Riojana

Wine with food - Patatas a la Riojana with Rioja Crianza on a wooden table in a tapas bar in Logroño

Hearty, hearty, irresistible: Rioja on a plate Wine and food from a region often make the best pair – and this is no exception. Patatas a la Riojana is a hearty stew classic from the Spanish wine region of Rioja. With potatoes, spicy chorizo, onions and peppers, it reflects the rustic heart of this region. […]