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Bigoli in salsa (pasta with anchovy and onion sauce)

Wine with food: Traditional Venetian bigoli in salsa pasta with anchovies and onions on a table in Venice.

Venetian pasta tradition with a maritime flavor Choosing the right wine to go with the food is crucial to the success of bigoli in salsa, as wine and food form a salty alliance here. This dish is a classic of Venetian cuisine and impresses with its radical simplicity. At its core, it consists only of […]

Baccalà mantecato (creamy stockfish spread)

Wine with food: Creamy baccalà mantecato on polenta alongside a glass of Soave Classico white wine in Venice.

Venetian delicacy made from the finest stockfish The perfect wine to accompany the meal turns the baccalà mantecato into an experience that transports the senses directly to a Venetian bacaro bar. This specialty is based on stockfish, which is emulsified into an incredibly creamy mousse by beating it with olive oil for a long time. […]

Sarde in saor (marinated sardines with onions and raisins)

Wine with food - Venetian sardines in saor with onions and raisins in a mold next to a glass of Prosecco.

Venetian tradition meets sweet and sour elegance A suitable wine to accompany the meal transforms the classic Venetian sardines in saor into an unforgettable culinary experience. The harmonious combination of wine and food is particularly important in this traditional dish, as the balance between the saltiness of the sardines and the distinctive sweet and sour […]

Pissaladière (onion and olive flatbread)

Wine with food: Hearty pissaladière with onions, anchovies and olives alongside a glass of rosé wine on a terrace.

Mediterranean joie de vivre from Provence Finding the perfect wine to go with food is an art that is particularly enjoyable with pissaladière, as wine and food form a deeply rooted regional unity here. This hearty flatbread from Nice is the Provençal answer to pizza, but without the tomato sauce and cheese. Instead, it shines […]

Daube Provençale (beef stew with red wine & herbs)

Wine with food: French beef ragout Daube Provençale in a roaster with a glass of red wine on a terrace.

A classic of southern French braised cuisine The perfect wine to accompany the food is crucial for a Daube Provençale, as the harmony between wine and food completes this dish. This traditional braised dish from the south of France is based on beef that is gently cooked for hours in a strong red wine sauce […]

Blunz’n-Gröstl with marjoram & apple cider vinegar onions

Wine with your meal: Hearty Blunz'n-Gröstl in an iron pan with red onions and a glass of white wine.

A rustic classic of pub cuisine reinterpreted Finding the perfect wine to accompany a hearty dish such as Blunz’n-Gröstl is an exciting task for any sommelier. The harmony of wine and food determines whether the hearty components of the black pudding overwhelm the palate or are elegantly enhanced by a fine accompaniment. This dish pays […]

Wachau apricot dumplings

Wine with food: Wachau apricot dumplings with butter crumbs and a glass of Riesling wine in the summer garden.

A sweet masterpiece from the UNESCO World Heritage region Wachau apricot dumplings are an absolute highlight when it comes to the perfect wine to go with food in the area of sophisticated dessert cuisine. The art of harmoniously combining wine and food is demonstrated here in the fine balance between the fruity acidity of the […]

Two kinds of salmon: tartare & confit

Wine with food: Two kinds of salmon with tartare and confit fillet and a glass of Crémant de Loire in the sunny bistro.

A play of textures between cool freshness and warm enamel The perfect wine with food enhances every dish and in this recipe, the harmony of wine and food is the absolute focus of culinary consideration. This dish presents the noble fish in two completely different states of aggregation, which is an exciting challenge for any […]

Saffron risotto with prawns & zucchini flowers

Wine with food: Saffron risotto with prawns, zucchini flowers and Lugana wine in a restaurant on Lake Garda.

Mediterranean luxury cuisine and the art of golden harmony This luxurious saffron risotto with prawns and zucchini flowers is the ideal choice for connoisseurs looking for the perfect wine to accompany their meal. The balance between the earthiness of the saffron and the sea freshness of the prawns plays a central role in the matching […]

Loup de Mer baked whole with herbs & lemon

Wine with the meal Loup de Mer baked with herbs and lemon next to a bottle of cassis white wine.

Mediterranean lightness meets maritime elegance If you are looking for the ideal wine to accompany your meal, a fresh sea fish such as sea bass is the perfect choice for discerning connoisseurs. The right combination of wine and food turns a simple dinner into a Mediterranean feast right on the coast. In this recipe, the […]

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