Tag Archives: France

Steirerkas-Nocken (spicy spaetzle with Ennstal Steirerkas cheese)

Wine with food: Spicy Steirerkas dumplings in a pan alongside a glass of Sauvignon Blanc white wine.

The rustic mountain world of the Alps as an intense taste experience in the Pfandl If you are looking for the perfect wine to go with real Steirerkas dumplings, you will come across one of Styria’s specialties with the strongest character. The wine and food theme here is largely determined by Ennstaler Steirerkas, a crumbly, […]

Styrian fried chicken (golden-brown baked chicken pieces)

Wine with food: Crispy Styrian fried chicken alongside a glass of Welschriesling white wine.

A classic of Austrian tavern culture from Styria If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany a real Styrian fried chicken, the focus is on crispiness and juiciness. The theme of wine and food is defined here by the golden-brown breading, the meat baked in lard and the fine texture of the chicken […]

Pampepato di Ferrara (dark, spicy chocolate cake)

Wine with food: Dark spiced chocolate cake Pampepato alongside a glass of Sangiovese Passito wine.

A monumental festive pastry from the heart of the Italian Renaissance If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany one of Emilia-Romagna’s most intense desserts, the Pampepato di Ferrara is unrivaled. The wine and food theme here is defined by the dense texture of dark chocolate, toasted nuts and a complex blend of […]

Zuppa Inglese (traditional layered dessert with Alchermes)

Wine with the meal: Zuppa Inglese layered dessert alongside a glass of Albana Passito sweet wine.

The sweet seduction of Emilia-Romagna between sponge cake and liqueur tradition If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany a meal for a crowning finale to an Italian menu, the Zuppa Inglese is the first choice. The wine and food theme is defined here by the complex layering of delicate sponge cake, fine […]

Culatello di Zibello (The most exclusive ham with curly butter)

Wine with food: Tender Culatello ham with butter curls next to a glass of Malvasia white wine.

The aristocratic jewel of the Po Valley for discerning gourmets If you are looking for the ultimate wine to accompany one of the world’s most exclusive delicacies, Culatello di Zibello is the crowning glory. The theme of wine and food reaches a new dimension here, as this ham matures in the misty cellars along the […]

Brodetto di Pesce (rich fish soup from the Adriatic coast)

Wine with the meal: Rich Brodetto fish soup alongside a glass of Pagadebit white wine.

A maritime masterpiece from the coastal towns of Cesenatico and Rimini If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany an authentic Italian fish soup, Brodetto di Pesce is unbeatable. The wine and food theme here is defined by the enormous variety of seafood and the slightly acidic tomato base, traditionally enhanced with a […]

Aloses à la Bordelaise (grilled allis shad Bordelaise style)

Wine with food: Grilled allis shad Bordelais style alongside a glass of Graves white wine.

A rare specialty from Garonne fishermen in the spirit of regional tradition If you’re looking for the perfect wine to accompany one of southwest France’s most exclusive seasonal delicacies, shad is second to none. The wine and food theme here is defined by a short window of time in spring, when the Alosen migrate up […]

Huîtres d’Arcachon (fresh oysters from the Bay of Arcachon)

Wine with food: Fresh oysters from Arcachon on ice alongside a glass of Entre-deux-Mers white wine.

The maritime treasures of the Atlantic coast as a purist taste experience If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany one of the sea’s finest offerings, the Huîtres d’Arcachon are second to none. The wine and food theme of these world-famous oysters is defined by the salty breeze of the Atlantic and the […]

Lamproie à la Bordelaise (lamprey in wine and blood sauce)

Wine with the meal: Lamproie à la Bordelaise in a dark sauce alongside a glass of Pomerol wine.

The archaic masterpiece of classic Bordelais river cuisine If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany one of France’s most unusual and historic specialties, lamproie à la Bordelaise is a fascinating subject. The subject of wine and food takes on an almost mystical dimension here, as this invertebrate aquatic animal has been considered […]

Cèpes à la Bordelaise (porcini mushrooms with garlic, shallots and parsley)

Wine with food: Bordelais-style roasted porcini mushrooms alongside a glass of Saint-Estèphe red wine.

The autumnal essence of the forests of the southwest for discerning connoisseurs If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany a dish that celebrates the earthy depths of the forest, cèpes à la Bordelaise are an exquisite choice. The wine and food theme here is defined by the mineral and mushroomy flavors that […]

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