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White asparagus with salmon en papillote and lemon caper butter

White asparagus with salmon en papillote and lemon caper butter on a plate, next to a glass of Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie

Cooked in steam: asparagus and salmon in an aromatic symbiosis Wine with food is one of the most rewarding things to do with fish and asparagus – and the “en papillote” method makes it even more interesting. Cooking in parchment paper or aluminum foil is one of the gentlest techniques in French cuisine: salmon and […]

Cold asparagus gazpacho with green asparagus and yogurt

Cold asparagus gazpacho with green asparagus and yogurt in a deep plate, with a glass of Rueda DO Verdejo next to it

Cold asparagus soup with Spanish charm and a creamy finish Wine with food is a particularly appealing task with a cold soup – because temperature, freshness and texture come together in a special way here. This asparagus gazpacho is a modern interpretation: green asparagus, creamy yoghurt, fresh herbs and a hint of lemon are combined […]

Green asparagus with poached egg and Béarnaise sauce

Green asparagus with poached egg and Béarnaise sauce on a plate, with a glass of Côtes du Rhône Blanc next to it

French classicism meets the elegance of the asparagus season Wine with food sometimes means fully embracing the great classics of French cuisine – and Béarnaise sauce is one of them. This velvety-rich butter sauce with tarragon and tarragon vinegar is one of the most sophisticated sauces in haute cuisine, yet it is the perfect accompaniment […]

White asparagus baked in a ham coating with tarragon sauce

White asparagus baked in a ham coating with tarragon sauce on a plate, with a glass of Pinot Blanc Palatinate next to it

Crispy baked, classically seasoned – asparagus season at its best Wine with food is always most exciting when a familiar dish appears in a new guise. White asparagus baked in a ham coating is one such moment: the classic asparagus dish takes on a completely new texture when baked in the oven – the ham […]

Asparagus risotto with white asparagus and black truffle

Asparagus risotto with white asparagus and black truffle in a deep plate, with a glass of Bourgogne Blanc next to it

Creamy risotto as a stage for fine seasonal ingredients Wine with food sometimes means being inspired by the cuisine of northern Italy – and nowhere does this work as elegantly as with asparagus risotto. Finding the right wine to accompany this dish is an art in itself: the creamy Arborio risotto with white asparagus and […]

Green asparagus with shrimp tempura and ponzu dip

Green asparagus with shrimp tempura and ponzu dip on a plate, with a glass of Grüner Veltliner Kamptal next to it

Asian-inspired asparagus enjoyment meets Austrian wine culture The right wine to go with this unusual asparagus dish is half the battle – and it surprises in the most pleasant way. Combining wine and food is particularly successful here when you rely on the power of the Austrian flagship variety. Green asparagus with shrimp tempura and […]

White asparagus with May butter and new potatoes (classic Bavarian)

White asparagus with May butter and new potatoes on a white plate, Riesling white wine glass next to it, Bavarian farm table setting

The Bavarian original – asparagus in its purest form If you are looking for wine with food in its clearest interpretation, you will find it here: white asparagus with May butter and new potatoes is not a recipe, but a cultural heritage. Finding the right wine to accompany this Bavarian classic means looking for a […]

Asparagus salad with Prosciutto di Parma and Parmesan shavings

Asparagus salad with Prosciutto di Parma and Parmesan shavings on a white plate, Sancerre white wine glass next to it, Tuscan trattoria setting

Italianità meets asparagus season – a salad that is more than just an appetizer If you want to combine wine and food, you often think too quickly of the obvious when it comes to asparagus salad. But it’s worth looking south: This asparagus salad combines the classic German asparagus tradition with the elegance of northern […]

White asparagus with prawns and saffron butter sauce

White asparagus with prawns and saffron butter sauce on a white bistro plate, with Albariño white wine glass, Parisian bistro setting

When spring classics meet seafood – a feast for the asparagus season The combination of white asparagus and prawns is one of the most elegant pairings that spring cuisine has to offer. The right wine pairing makes all the difference here – and anyone who thinks consistently about wine with food knows that you need […]

Green asparagus on tarte flambée with wild garlic cream and goat’s cheese

Green asparagus on tarte flambée with wild garlic cream and goat's cheese on a wooden board, Bavarian setting with Müller-Thurgau glass

Spring meets Alsace: when wild garlic, asparagus and goat’s cheese come together on the tarte flambée Combining wine and food in this dish starts with an unusual question: which wine goes well with a tarte flambée that has spring itself on it? Green asparagus, aromatic wild garlic cream and tangy goat’s cheese on a thinly […]

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