Tag Archives: Chianti

Rabanadas (Portuguese French toast)

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

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 […]

Arroz de pato (duck rice from the oven)

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

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 […]

Palatinate bratwurst with Weck & mustard

Wine with food: A hearty Palatinate bratwurst in a roll with mustard and a glass of Dornfelder red wine in the vineyards.

Regional down-to-earthness meets deep red fruit Choosing the right wine for your meal plays a central role even with seemingly simple dishes such as Palatinate bratwurst. A successful combination of wine and food enhances the rustic pleasure and gives the snack an almost festive touch. Pfälzer Bratwurst is characterized by its coarse texture and distinctive […]

Lamb chops with herb crust

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

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 […]

Beef roulades with bacon, mustard & red wine sauce

Wine with food: Hearty beef roulades with bacon and mustard, perfectly harmonized with a mature Tempranillo Rioja Reserva.

Hearty classics: the perfect harmony of wine and food Beef roulades are the epitome of traditional German home cooking, which is deeply rooted in culinary culture. For this stew, tender beef is thinly sliced, stuffed with a filling of bacon, onions and mustard, rolled up tightly and braised for hours in a deep red wine […]

Gingerbread parfait with mulled wine cherries

Wine with food: Creamy gingerbread parfait with warm mulled wine cherries, harmoniously combined with a full-bodied Ruby Port wine.

Christmas indulgence: the sensual art of wine and food Gingerbread parfait with mulled wine cherries is the perfect winter dessert that combines the traditional flavors of the Christmas season in a cool, creamy texture. The parfait center captivates with the intense spice of the gingerbread – cardamom, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg – and its high […]

Fondue Bourguignonne with trio of sauces & baguette

Wine with food: Fondue Bourguignonne with a trio of sauces, perfectly accompanied by a smooth Merlot from the Colli Orientali del Friuli.

Conviviality and enjoyment: the complex task for wine with food Fondue Bourguignonne, the classic meat fondue, is the epitome of convivial dining. Fine pieces of beef, veal or pork are cooked in hot oil at the table. The complexity of choosing the perfect wine to accompany the meal lies not primarily in the meat itself, […]

Roast goose with red cabbage & potato dumplings

Wine with food: Roast goose with red cabbage and potato dumplings, served with Pinot Noir from Baden on a festive table.

The classic festive dish: a delight for all the senses The combination of a perfectly roasted goose, with its crispy skin and juicy meat, aromatic red cabbage and fluffy potato dumplings, is a culinary experience that is celebrated in many cultures. This dish is a prime example of how wine can form a harmonious and […]

Veal stew in champagne sauce with winter vegetables

Wine with food Veal stew in champagne sauce with winter vegetables on a festive winter table, Champagne Blanc de Blancs in a glass, elegant braised dish.

Festive winter cuisine for wine and food Wine with food stands for dishes that are made for precise wine pairing thanks to their aromas. Veal stew in champagne sauce with winter vegetables is an elegant variation on classic braised dishes: tender veal is slowly braised so that it becomes soft as butter and almost falls […]

Boeuf à la Bourguignonne with pearl onions & bacon

Wine with the meal Boeuf Bourguignon with pearl onions, bacon, lamb's lettuce and Bourgogne Rouge

French country cuisine and wine with your meal Wine with food and hearty French braised dishes such as boeuf à la bourguignonne belong together. Wine and food combine to create a full-bodied aroma in this classic dish. Tender beef is slowly braised in red wine, hearty bacon and aromatic pearl onions, giving the sauce an […]