Tag Archives: Tempranillo

Feijoada Transmontana (bean stew with meat)

Wine with the meal: Portuguese Feijoada Transmontana in a clay bowl with a glass of Douro red wine on a rustic table.

A rustic delight from the mountains of northern Portugal Finding the right wine to go with food is an art that is particularly enjoyable with the hearty Feijoada Transmontana. This specialty from the Trás-os-Montes mountain region is a prime example of the successful combination of wine and food in the Portuguese tradition. In contrast to […]

Arroz de pato (duck rice from the oven)

Wine with food: Portuguese arroz de pato duck rice with chouriço and a glass of red wine from the Douro.

A Portuguese classic full of heartiness If you are looking for the ideal wine to accompany your meal, you can’t go past the hearty Portuguese cuisine and the wonderful arroz de pato. This dish is the epitome of comfort food and shows how masterfully wine and food have been fused together in the Lusitanian tradition […]

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 […]

Posta à Mirandesa (beef steak with garlic)

Wine with the meal: Posta à Mirandesa beef steak with garlic and Douro red wine.

A rustic delight from the north of Portugal Today, our search for the perfect wine to accompany our meal takes us to the Trás-os-Montes region in the north of Portugal to a culinary monument: the Posta à Mirandesa. This traditional specialty is much more than just a beef steak, it is a tribute to the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Beef fillet strips with pepper sauce & celeriac puree

Wine with dinner Beef fillet strips with pepper sauce and a glass of Rioja Reserva on a restaurant table.

A fine meat classic with spicy depth and velvety accompaniment The perfect wine with food is the key element in perfectly showcasing a dish such as these tender strips of beef fillet with pepper sauce and celeriac puree. A successful wine and food pairing requires a deep understanding of the balance between the spiciness of […]

Beef roulades with bacon, mustard & red wine sauce

Wine with food: Hearty beef roulades with bacon and mustard, perfectly harmonized with a mature Tempranillo Rioja Reserva.

Hearty classics: the perfect harmony of wine and food Beef roulades are the epitome of traditional German home cooking, which is deeply rooted in culinary culture. For this stew, tender beef is thinly sliced, stuffed with a filling of bacon, onions and mustard, rolled up tightly and braised for hours in a deep red wine […]

Braised veal shank with lemon risotto (Ossobuco alla Milanese)

Wine with food: Braised veal shank ossobuco alla Milanese with lemon risotto, perfectly paired with a powerful Barolo DOCG.

A Piedmontese classic: the powerful alliance of wine and food Ossobuco alla Milanese, the braised veal shank, is a masterpiece of northern Italian cuisine and a prime example of a rich dish that requires an equally powerful wine to accompany it. The veal shank is braised for hours in an aromatic broth of white wine, […]

Fondue Bourguignonne with trio of sauces & baguette

Wine with food: Fondue Bourguignonne with a trio of sauces, perfectly accompanied by a smooth Merlot from the Colli Orientali del Friuli.

Conviviality and enjoyment: the complex task for wine with food Fondue Bourguignonne, the classic meat fondue, is the epitome of convivial dining. Fine pieces of beef, veal or pork are cooked in hot oil at the table. The complexity of choosing the perfect wine to accompany the meal lies not primarily in the meat itself, […]