Spring finesse from fresh water – a classic liaison If you think of wine with food at the highest level, this combination is one of the most elegant spring dishes in German cuisine. White asparagus and zander fillet share a common language: both fine, both clear in taste, both characterized by a subtle sweetness that […]
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Asparagus frittata with green asparagus and pecorino
Italian home cooking trimmed to spring cuisine Finding the right wine pairing for a frittata means looking for a wine that can handle eggs – and this is no trivial task in the wine world. Wine and food pairing with eggs often fails because of one detail: the sulphurous note that some wines bring out […]
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White asparagus with lamb chop and mint yogurt sauce
Spring on a plate – when two seasons meet If you want to combine wine and food, you are faced with a particularly appealing task here: white asparagus and lamb chops are both seasonal products of spring, both with their own distinctive characteristics – the asparagus with its fine bitterness, the lamb with its typical, […]
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Asparagus risotto with green asparagus and lemon gremolata
Venetian cuisine meets spring season – risotto rethought Finding the right wine pairing for a good risotto is a question of texture as much as flavor. Wine to go with asparagus risotto should be fresh, mineral and with an acidity that breaks up the creamy melting texture of the rice – without destroying it. Green […]
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Green asparagus with goat’s cheese soufflé and walnut vinaigrette
When spring meets craftsmanship – a combination with character Finding the right wine pairing for this dish means combining three strong characters: the herbaceous-green intensity of the green asparagus, the creamy-acidic depth of a real goat’s cheese soufflé and the nutty-tart walnut vinaigrette. Combining wine and food is a challenging task here – because too […]
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White asparagus sous-vide with beurre blanc and herb oil
Precision meets spring – asparagus at the level of haute cuisine If you think of wine with food at the highest level, this combination is a must: white asparagus, cooked sous-vide to perfection, with a classic beurre blanc and aromatic herb oil. The right wine pairing must keep pace here – because the sous-vide method […]
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White asparagus tarte tatin with goat’s cream cheese and honey
French finesse meets asparagus season – a sweet and savory tart with a difference Finding the right wine to accompany a dish like this tarte tatin is one of the most rewarding tasks for any wine lover. White asparagus, caramelized in butter and a touch of honey, on crispy puff pastry with creamy goat’s cream […]
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Cold asparagus soup with wasabi cream and trout caviar
Cool elegance – when white asparagus meets Japanese accents Rethinking wine with food sometimes means discovering familiar ingredients in unexpected combinations. The cold asparagus soup with wasabi cream and trout caviar is just such a combination: the delicate, slightly bitter sweetness of the white asparagus meets the sharp, green spice of the wasabi – combined […]
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White asparagus with scallops and vanilla butter sauce
Elegance on a plate – asparagus and scallops as a festive spring duet White asparagus with scallops is one of the most festive dishes of the asparagus season. Wine with food is dedicated here to a suitable wine accompaniment for a festive meal that can hardly be surpassed in its elegance. The tenderness of the […]
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Grilled green asparagus with romesco sauce and manchego
Spanish fire cuisine meets spring asparagus – a Mediterranean barbecue Grilled green asparagus is a dish that smells of summer on the plate, even if the asparagus season is only just beginning. Wein zum Essen presents a suitable wine accompaniment for a combination that brings together the Iberian barbecue tradition and the spring season. The […]










