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 […]
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Asparagus salad with Prosciutto di Parma and Parmesan shavings
06
Apr
Apr
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 […]
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White asparagus with prawns and saffron butter sauce
06
Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Asparagus quiche with smoked salmon and dill
04
Apr
Apr
Elegant Easter pastries: a quiche that captures spring The right wine pairing for a quiche is a question that has more answers than you might think – and this asparagus quiche with smoked salmon and dill has a particularly good answer. The buttery shortcrust pastry, the creamy glaze made from eggs and cream, the tender […]
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Marinated fjord trout with gin, tonic jelly and cucumber
01
Apr
Apr
Nordic elegance on a plate: a starter with the character of an aperitif Combining wine and food is particularly impressive when a dish itself is already characterized by a clear aromatic language. This pickled fjord trout is just such an appetizer: precise, cool, aromatically complex. The pickling with gin, salt, sugar and dill gives the […]
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Tender rabbit ragout with olives, lemon and polenta
31
Mar
Mar
Light, aromatic and Mediterranean – an Easter classic from Italian cuisine If you are looking for a suitable wine accompaniment at Easter that combines lightness and depth at the same time, this dish is a real discovery. Wine with food here means: Mediterranean freshness meets hearty rusticity. Rabbit ragout with olives, lemon and polenta is […]
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Spring rolls “De Luxe” (fresh, not deep-fried) with avocado & mango
21
Mar
Mar
Exotic freshness and silky textures in a hint of rice paper If you’re looking for the perfect wine to pair with summery, light spring rolls, you’re in for an exciting food and wine challenge. This dish thrives on the creamy texture of ripe avocado, the juicy sweetness of mango and the crisp freshness of herbs […]
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Aloses à la Bordelaise (grilled allis shad Bordelaise style)
13
Feb
Feb
A rare specialty from Garonne fishermen in the spirit of regional tradition If you’re looking for the perfect wine to accompany one of southwest France’s most exclusive seasonal delicacies, shad is second to none. The wine and food theme here is defined by a short window of time in spring, when the Alosen migrate up […]
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Roast duck (Wachau style)
24
Jan
Jan
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. […]
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Wachauer Laberl with bacon
24
Jan
Jan
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 […]
