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Rabanadas (Portuguese French toast)

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Wine with food: Golden brown rabanadas with cinnamon and sugar served with a glass of tawny port.
06
Jan

A sweet traditional pastry from Portuguese festive cuisine Finding the right wine to accompany a meal with a dessert such as rabanadas is a particularly enjoyable challenge for any discerning connoisseur. The art of harmoniously combining wine and food is demonstrated here in the combination of aromatic cinnamon, fine sugar and golden-brown baked bread. Rabanadas […]

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Sopa de castanhas (chestnut soup)

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Wine with the meal: Creamy sopa de castanhas chestnut soup served with a glass of Douro Branco Reserva white wine.
06
Jan

An autumnal classic with a velvety texture Wine with food is a passion that comes into its own with a warming chestnut soup, especially in the cooler months of the year. The harmonious combination of wine and food in this Portuguese classic requires a sure instinct, as the nutty and slightly sweet aromas of the […]

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Polvo à lagareiro (octopus with olive oil & garlic)

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Wine with the meal: Polvo à lagareiro octopus with olive oil and potatoes served with a glass of white wine.
06
Jan

A maritime feast from the Portuguese coastal cuisine If you are looking for the ideal wine to accompany a seafood dinner, the Polvo à lagareiro is a prime example of Portugal’s authentic culinary culture. The art of harmoniously combining wine and food is demonstrated in this dish by the balance between the meaty texture of […]

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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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Tripas à moda do Porto (tripe stew)

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Wine with the meal: Tripas à moda do Porto stew with white beans and a glass of Douro red wine.
05
Jan

The culinary heart of Porto in a powerful combination Making the right choice of wine for a meal with a dish as full of character as tripas à moda do Porto is an exciting challenge for any connoisseur. The art of harmoniously combining wine and food is particularly evident in this traditional stew, which is […]

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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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Fennel and orange salad with roasted almonds & olive oil and lemon

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Wine with food: Fennel and orange salad with almonds and a glass of Picpoul de Pinet on a garden table.
05
Jan

Mediterranean freshness and citrusy elegance on the plate Choosing the right wine to go with the food is crucial to fully exploit the subtle nuances of this salad. When pairing wine and food, the balance between the acidity of the orange and the aniseed note of the fennel is particularly important. This fennel and orange […]

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Cape Malay chicken curry

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Wine with food with an aromatic Cape Malay chicken curry, roti bread and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc from Elgin.
04
Jan

Exotic spice worlds from Cape Town at your own dining table When it comes to the harmonious combination of wine and food, the Cape Malay Chicken Curry is a fascinating example of cultural diversity. This dish originated in the kitchens of the Malay slaves at the Cape of Good Hope and combines Indonesian influences with […]

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Grilled snoek (cape mackerel with apricot glaze)

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Wine with a meal of grilled snoek, apricot glaze and a glass of Chenin Blanc on a terrace in the Swartland.
04
Jan

South African tradition meets elegant finesse Today, our search for the perfect wine to accompany our meal takes us to the sunny coast of South Africa, where snoek is considered a culinary sanctuary. This Cape mackerel is characterized by firm, fatty meat and a strong aroma of its own, which is traditionally refined over an […]

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