Tag Archives: South Africa

Quenelles de Brochet with crab sauce

Wine with the meal: Quenelles de Brochet au gratin in crab sauce alongside a glass of Condrieu white wine.

A French haute cuisine classic from Lyon An exquisite wine with food is the key to fully appreciating the subtle nuances of the Quenelles de Brochet with its rich crayfish sauce. The elegance of Lyon cuisine, world-renowned for its artisanal precision, is at the forefront of the wine and food selection here. Quenelles are airy […]

Bigoli in salsa (pasta with anchovy and onion sauce)

Wine with food: Traditional Venetian bigoli in salsa pasta with anchovies and onions on a table in Venice.

Venetian pasta tradition with a maritime flavor Choosing the right wine to go with the food is crucial to the success of bigoli in salsa, as wine and food form a salty alliance here. This dish is a classic of Venetian cuisine and impresses with its radical simplicity. At its core, it consists only of […]

Baccalà mantecato (creamy stockfish spread)

Wine with food: Creamy baccalà mantecato on polenta alongside a glass of Soave Classico white wine in Venice.

Venetian delicacy made from the finest stockfish The perfect wine to accompany the meal turns the baccalà mantecato into an experience that transports the senses directly to a Venetian bacaro bar. This specialty is based on stockfish, which is emulsified into an incredibly creamy mousse by beating it with olive oil for a long time. […]

Pissaladière (onion and olive flatbread)

Wine with food: Hearty pissaladière with onions, anchovies and olives alongside a glass of rosé wine on a terrace.

Mediterranean joie de vivre from Provence Finding the perfect wine to go with food is an art that is particularly enjoyable with pissaladière, as wine and food form a deeply rooted regional unity here. This hearty flatbread from Nice is the Provençal answer to pizza, but without the tomato sauce and cheese. Instead, it shines […]

Daube Provençale (beef stew with red wine & herbs)

Wine with food: French beef ragout Daube Provençale in a roaster with a glass of red wine on a terrace.

A classic of southern French braised cuisine The perfect wine to accompany the food is crucial for a Daube Provençale, as the harmony between wine and food completes this dish. This traditional braised dish from the south of France is based on beef that is gently cooked for hours in a strong red wine sauce […]

Bouillabaisse (fish soup from Marseille)

Wine with food: Original Provençal bouillabaisse in a clay pot with rouille and a glass of cassis white wine at the harbor.

A culinary monument to Provence and the Mediterranean When it comes to the ideal wine to accompany a meal, the classic bouillabaisse is the epitome of the perfect combination of maritime flavors and Provençal joie de vivre at the top of the list for discerning connoisseurs. This traditional fish soup from Marseille is far more […]

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 […]

Two kinds of salmon: tartare & confit

Wine with food: Two kinds of salmon with tartare and confit fillet and a glass of Crémant de Loire in the sunny bistro.

A play of textures between cool freshness and warm enamel The perfect wine with food enhances every dish and in this recipe, the harmony of wine and food is the absolute focus of culinary consideration. This dish presents the noble fish in two completely different states of aggregation, which is an exciting challenge for any […]

Saffron risotto with prawns & zucchini flowers

Wine with food: Saffron risotto with prawns, zucchini flowers and Lugana wine in a restaurant on Lake Garda.

Mediterranean luxury cuisine and the art of golden harmony This luxurious saffron risotto with prawns and zucchini flowers is the ideal choice for connoisseurs looking for the perfect wine to accompany their meal. The balance between the earthiness of the saffron and the sea freshness of the prawns plays a central role in the matching […]

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 […]

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