Tag Archives: Regional cuisine Wachau

Roast duck (Wachau style)

Wine with the meal: Crispy roast duck Wachau style and a glass of Zweigelt red wine.

A hearty festive treat from the Danube wetlands If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany a classic Sunday roast, the Wachau-style roast duck is an excellent choice. The topic of wine and food is particularly important in the Danube region, as the region’s hearty meat dishes call for accompaniments full of character. […]

Wachauer Laberl with bacon

Wine with your meal: Traditional Wachauer Laberl with bacon and a glass of Gemischter Satz.

Hearty Heurigen culture meets traditional Wachau baking craftsmanship If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany an authentic Austrian snack, the Wachauer Laberl with bacon is unbeatable. The harmony of wine and food has been lived and loved in the cozy wine taverns of the Danube region for generations. The famous pastry, which […]

Crown of lamb with herb crust & baked potatoes

Wine with the meal: Juicy rack of lamb with a herb crust and a glass of Zweigelt red wine.

A festive composition for connoisseurs of sophisticated meat cuisine If you are looking for the ideal wine to accompany a meal for a special evening, the lamb crown with its aromatic herb crust is an excellent choice. The theme of wine and food finds a harmonious stage in this pairing, as the tender meat of […]

Veal cream goulash with dumplings

Wine with the meal: Creamy veal goulash with dumplings and a glass of Chardonnay.

A timeless classic of Viennese cuisine for discerning palates If you are looking for the ideal wine to accompany a festive Sunday meal, this creamy ragout is an excellent choice. The theme of wine and food finds its most elegant form in the combination of tender veal and a fine cream sauce. A veal cream […]

Chanterelle risotto with mountain cheese

Wine with the meal: Creamy chanterelle risotto and a glass of Riesling Smaragd.

Culinary forest gold meets alpine spice in a cream coating If you are looking for the ideal wine to accompany a late summer mushroom dish, this risotto provides an excellent basis. The combination of fine chanterelles and spicy cheese creates a particularly harmonious combination of wine and food. Chanterelles impress with their subtly peppery aroma […]

Fried Danube pikeperch on potato salad

Wine with the meal: Fried Danube pike-perch fillets with potato salad and Riesling wine.

A noble river fish meets Austrian down-to-earthness If you are looking for the ideal wine to accompany a light yet flavorful fish dish, Donau-Zander is a first-class choice. In the Wachau, wine and food are particularly characterized by the combination of freshly caught fish and mineral white wines. Pike-perch is considered one of the finest […]

Wachau fish soup (from Danube fish)

Wine with your meal: Traditional Wachau fish soup and a glass of wine.

A forgotten delicacy from the Danube region rediscovered If you are looking for the ideal wine to accompany a traditional Austrian starter, there is no way around this fish specialty. The topic of wine and food has been celebrated in the Wachau for centuries, with Fischbeuschelsuppe being the culinary flagship of river fishing. This rich […]

Curd cheese pancakes with roasted apricots

Wine with food: Fluffy curd cheese pancakes with fruity apricot roast and a glass of Muskateller wine from the Wachau.

A fluffy dessert highlight of Alpine pastry cuisine The perfect wine with food also enhances the sweet moments in life, which is why the careful matching of wine and food is essential for a Topfenschmarrn. This Austrian classic impresses with its airy consistency, which is created by the high proportion of curd cheese and beaten […]

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 […]

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