Tag Archives: Rosemary

Coca de Verdura (Catalan-style vegetable pie)

Wine with food - A crispy coca de verdura with peppers and eggplants on a rustic table next to a glass of Muscat Seco.

Mediterranean delight from the tray meets floral freshness Wine with food is an art that unfolds its full splendor especially with Mediterranean classics such as Coca de Verdura. This Catalan specialty, often described as Spain’s answer to pizza, impresses with a crispy, mostly yeast-free dough base and a topping of the finest seasonal vegetables. The […]

Fennel and orange salad with roasted almonds & olive oil and lemon

Wine with food: Fennel and orange salad with almonds and a glass of Picpoul de Pinet on a garden table.

Mediterranean freshness and citrusy elegance on the plate Choosing the right wine to go with the food is crucial to fully exploit the subtle nuances of this salad. When pairing wine and food, the balance between the acidity of the orange and the aniseed note of the fennel is particularly important. This fennel and orange […]

Cabrito assado (braised roast goat)

Wine with the meal: Portuguese cabrito assado roast goat with potatoes and a glass of red wine from the Douro.

Tender goat meat in a liaison with Portuguese wine tradition The search for the perfect wine to accompany a meal takes us today to the mountainous regions of Portugal, where cabrito assado is considered one of the finest festive dishes. When it comes to matching wine and food, the special texture and the slightly gamey […]

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 […]

Gardiane de Taureau (bull stew)

Wine with food - Hearty bull stew Gardiane de Taureau with olives and a glass of Gigondas red wine.

A powerful classic from the wild Camargue The search for the right wine to go with food takes us today to the wild south of France, where tradition meets pure power. Wine and food come together in the Gardiane de Taureau, which is deeply rooted in the identity of the Camargue and calls for an […]

Roast quail with grapes & rosemary jus

Wine with the meal Roast quail with grapes and rosemary jus alongside a glass of Burgundy wine.

Noble wild fowl in fruity-tart perfection With a dish as delicate as roast quail, the right wine to accompany the food is crucial to perfectly emphasize the fine game flavours. This wine and food pairing celebrates the harmony between the tender meat of the small fowl and the tangy spice of the rosemary. The quail […]

Loup de Mer baked whole with herbs & lemon

Wine with the meal Loup de Mer baked with herbs and lemon next to a bottle of cassis white wine.

Mediterranean lightness meets maritime elegance If you are looking for the ideal wine to accompany your meal, a fresh sea fish such as sea bass is the perfect choice for discerning connoisseurs. The right combination of wine and food turns a simple dinner into a Mediterranean feast right on the coast. In this recipe, the […]

Prawns in garlic oil with chili & herbs

Wine with food: Pan-fried prawns in garlic oil and chili next to a glass of Vermentino di Gallura on New Year's Eve

Mediterranean seafood classic with a spicy note When it comes to choosing wine for food, this dish is a prime example of a successful aromatic combination. The right combination of wine and food here requires a fine sense of balance between the maritime sweetness of the prawns, the ethereal pungency of the garlic and the […]

Veal medallions with morel cream & spaetzle

Wine with food - veal medallions with morel cream and spaetzle, served with vegetables and a glass of Pinot Blanc in a cozy tavern atmosphere

Classic gourmet cuisine with mushroom flavors and tender veal With this dish, Wein zum Essen shows how finely balanced wine and food can elevate a classic creamed dish with mushrooms to a new level. In this case, wine with food stands for the idea of combining tender veal, intense morel aromas and buttery spaetzle to […]