Category Archives: Touriga Nacional

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Botifarra with white beans and aioli

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Wine with food - Catalan butifarra with white beans, aioli and pan con tomate alongside a glass of red wine on a terrace.
08
Jan

Catalan tradition meets Mediterranean wine perfection The theme of wine with food plays a very special role in the authentic taste experience of this Catalan specialty. If you are looking for the perfect food and wine pairing, this rustic dish of grilled botifarra and creamy white beans is an excellent base. Botifarra is a traditional […]

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Alheira sausage with fried potatoes

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Wine with food: Fried Alheira sausage with crispy fried potatoes and a glass of Portuguese red wine.
06
Jan

A piece of Portuguese history on a plate Choosing the right wine to accompany your meal is crucial to fully enjoying a traditional alheira sausage with roast potatoes. In the world of wine and food, this storied sausage holds a special place, as it was originally developed by Jewish communities in Portugal to give the […]

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Feijoada Transmontana (bean stew with meat)

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Wine with the meal: Portuguese Feijoada Transmontana in a clay bowl with a glass of Douro red wine on a rustic table.
06
Jan

A rustic delight from the mountains of northern Portugal Finding the right wine to go with food is an art that is particularly enjoyable with the hearty Feijoada Transmontana. This specialty from the Trás-os-Montes mountain region is a prime example of the successful combination of wine and food in the Portuguese tradition. In contrast to […]

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Arroz de pato (duck rice from the oven)

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Wine with food: Portuguese arroz de pato duck rice with chouriço and a glass of red wine from the Douro.
05
Jan

A Portuguese classic full of heartiness If you are looking for the ideal wine to accompany your meal, you can’t go past the hearty Portuguese cuisine and the wonderful arroz de pato. This dish is the epitome of comfort food and shows how masterfully wine and food have been fused together in the Lusitanian tradition […]

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Posta à Mirandesa (beef steak with garlic)

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Wine with the meal: Posta à Mirandesa beef steak with garlic and Douro red wine.
03
Jan

A rustic delight from the north of Portugal Today, our search for the perfect wine to accompany our meal takes us to the Trás-os-Montes region in the north of Portugal to a culinary monument: the Posta à Mirandesa. This traditional specialty is much more than just a beef steak, it is a tribute to the […]

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Lamb chops with herb crust

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Wine with food: Lamb chops with herb crust, accompanied by a glass of Vacqueyras red wine on a rustic table.
01
Jan

Tender chops under an aromatic crust Wine with food is the art of combining flavors in such a way that they take each other to new heights. Herb-crusted lamb chops are a timeless classic, combining the tenderness of the meat with the aromatic intensity of rosemary, thyme and garlic. The lamb meat has a characteristic […]

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Beef fillet Wellington with truffle jus & potato gratin

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Wine with the meal: Beef fillet Wellington with truffle jus, potato gratin and a fine Bordeaux AOC Saint-Julien.
09
Dec

The pinnacle of haute cuisine: a feast for the discerning Beef fillet Wellington is the epitome of a luxurious main course and a real touchstone for any chef, as it combines technical skill with incomparable flavor. The combination of tender, pink roasted fillet of beef wrapped in an aromatic duxelles of mushrooms and shallots and […]

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Cassoulet with beans and sausage

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Wine with food - cassoulet with beans and sausage, baguette and Corbières on a rustic southern French wooden table
26
Nov

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

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Wine with food Queso de Cameros with Rioja Reserva, quince paste, honey and farmhouse bread on a Spanish tapas platter
06
Nov

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. […]

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Wild boar ragout with polenta & rosemary

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Wine with food Wild boar ragout with polenta and rosemary, served with Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
13
Oct

Hearty, velvety, spicy – an autumn classic with depth Wine with food means bringing flavors into balance: This wild boar ragout braises slowly until the meat fibers become buttery-tender and combine with a dense, tomato and stock-based sauce. Wine and food come together here as a warm, earthy, feel-good dish – carried by rosemary, bay […]

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