Category Archives: Rheingau

Beet risotto with horseradish & goat’s cheese

Wine with food - Beetroot risotto with horseradish and goat's cheese on a wooden table with a Pinot Gris glass

Creamy, earthy, aromatic – a classic with finesse A prime example of how wine and food can work in harmony. This beet risotto with horseradish and goat’s cheese combines earthy sweetness, mild spiciness and a creamy texture to create a dish that is perfect for the cooler months of the year. Wine with food here […]

Hiffenmark doughnuts (with rosehip jam)

Wine with food Hiffenmark doughnuts with rosehip jam, vanilla sauce, Gewürztraminer, garden table

Franconian dessert meets wine and food Wine with food and fine doughnuts with rosehip jam are a tempting combination that focuses on the aroma of rosehip. The fluffy baked yeast dough doughnuts are filled with rosehip jam and unfold their fruity, tart profile. The combination of wine and food is particularly effective, as the velvety […]

Franconian asparagus with butter or ham

Wine with your meal Franconian asparagus with butter and ham, potatoes, cress salad, Silvaner Erste Lage

Seasonal indulgence: asparagus and wine Wine with food and regional asparagus are a culinary duo that perfectly accompanies fine spring days. This classic preparation highlights the delicate, slightly nutty flavors of Franconian asparagus and offers the two most popular variations: melt-in-the-mouth butter or spicy ham. Wine and food meet freshness, harmony and the special Franconian […]

Franconian carp (baked or blue)

Wine with your meal - Franconian carp (blue & baked) with side dishes on a wooden table and Pinot Blanc by the glass

Traditional fish dish with a regional character Wine with food means showcasing classics of local cuisine with carefully selected wines. Franconian carp – whether baked in beer batter or traditionally served “blue” – exemplifies this combination of regionality, seasonality and artisanal cooking. The tender, slightly nutty meat of the carp harmonizes particularly well with fine, […]

Plucked (dressed Camembert)

Wine with food - plucked pork with Bacchus, farmhouse bread and pretzels on a beer garden table

A Franconian classic with soul and character Here, wine with food stands for authentic local cuisine that can be ideally combined with regional wines. Gerupfte, also known as dressed Camembert, is a traditional spread made from matured soft cheese, refined with butter, onions and sweet paprika powder. Its creamy consistency and spicy depth make it […]

Franconian sausages with sauerkraut

Wine with food - Franconian sausages with sauerkraut and Silvaner on a rustic wooden table

Spicy, down-to-earth and typically Franconian – a true regional classic A perfect dish for anyone who wants to combine wine and food in an authentic way. The Franconian sausages, traditionally roasted in natural sausage meat, meet mildly spiced, finely seasoned sauerkraut – a combination that impresses with its simplicity and therefore offers so much depth. […]

Franconian onion tart

Wine with food - Franconian onion tart with Silvaner on a Franconian wine terrace, decorated in autumnal style

Franconian fall cuisine in its most fragrant form Wine with food also means showcasing regional classics with the right wine accompaniment. Franconian onion tart is a prime example of hearty, simple country cuisine that is at its best when paired with Silvaner from Muschelkalk vineyards. The combination of buttery pastry, sweet onion and savory bacon […]

Celery steak with hazelnut pesto & baked potatoes

Wine with dinner – celery steak with hazelnut pesto and baked potatoes on rustic wooden table with Riesling glass

Autumnal aromatic, nutty and elegant An ideal dish for those who love wine with food and appreciate plant-based cuisine with refinement. This recipe combines the earthy taste of celery with the nutty depth of a homemade hazelnut pesto – an exciting interplay that pairs perfectly with fine white wines with structure. The baked potatoes provide […]

Cream of parsnip soup with apple potato chips & walnut oil

Wine with the meal Cream of parsnip soup with apple potato chips and walnut oil, served with a glass of Chenin Blanc from Vouvray, Loire

Autumnal, nutty and elegant – a soup with character Wine with food means showcasing seasonal ingredients with the right wine accompaniment. This cream of parsnip soup with apple potato chips & walnut oil is a prime example of autumnal harmony on the plate. Wine and food complement each other in a subtle way: the sweetness […]

Gnocchi pan with mushrooms and spinach

Wine with food Gnocchi mushrooms spinach, creamy gnocchi pan, Grüner Veltliner, winter garden, vegetarian feel-good meal

Vegetarian indulgence – wine and food that come together Wine with food becomes a celebration of everyday elegance with this gnocchi pan with mushrooms and spinach: the harmonious interplay of wine and food is evident in the perfectly fried gnocchi, which are soaked in a creamy sauce of fried mushrooms, young spinach, fine herbs and […]