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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Types of food – The perfect wine accompaniment for every dish 🍷🍽️
Every type of food has its very own flavours, textures and intensities – and there is a perfect wine to match. Whether with savoury meat dishes, fresh seafood, vegetarian creations or sweet desserts – the right combination takes the taste experience to a new level.
🔹 Meat dishes – From juicy steak to braised lamb – strong red wines are often the best choice here.
🔹 Fish & seafood – Fresh, light wines such as Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling emphasise the delicate flavours.
🔹 Vegetarian & vegan dishes – Whether creamy risotto or spicy vegetable pan – exciting wine combinations from white to red.
🔹 Cheese & antipasti – From mild to savoury – with the right wine accompaniment, every cheese platter becomes a highlight.
🔹 Desserts & sweet dishes – Whether fruity or chocolaty – sweet wines or sparkling wines are the icing on the cake.
Whether it’s a festive dinner or a cosy evening – with the right wine selection, every dish becomes a delight. Discover the best food pairings and find out which wine complements your dishes perfectly! 🍷✨
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Pasta with salsiccia, fennel & fresh mint
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
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 […]
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)
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
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 Württemberg. The ideal wine accompaniment: Trollinger QbA (Württemberg, Germany) The Trollinger QbA from Württemberg presents […]
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Goat’s cheese ravioli with beetroot & hazelnut butter
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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Roast chicken breast with strawberry and balsamic lentils
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
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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Lamb kebabs with thyme, lemon & herb yoghurt
Mediterranean barbecue delights with fresh herbs and a creamy dip Mediterranean barbecue delights with fresh herbs and a creamy dipTender lamb skewers, marinated in an aromatic mixture of thyme, lemon and garlic, served with a refreshing herb and yoghurt dip – a culinary highlight that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your plate. The […]