Tag Archives: Winter

Plaice with caper butter and leaf salad

Plaice of corn with caper butter and leaf salad on an oval plate, Chablis white wine glass, Parisian bistro setting

The first fish of the year – plaice in their finest hour When you think of plaice with wine, you instinctively think of a classic white wine accompaniment – and you are absolutely right. Plaice is no ordinary flatfish: in May, after spawning, it has completely built up its winter fat and its flesh achieves […]

White asparagus with salmon en papillote and lemon caper butter

White asparagus with salmon en papillote and lemon caper butter on a plate, next to a glass of Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie

Cooked in steam: asparagus and salmon in an aromatic symbiosis Wine with food is one of the most rewarding things to do with fish and asparagus – and the “en papillote” method makes it even more interesting. Cooking in parchment paper or aluminum foil is one of the gentlest techniques in French cuisine: salmon and […]

Pampepato di Ferrara (dark, spicy chocolate cake)

Wine with food: Dark spiced chocolate cake Pampepato alongside a glass of Sangiovese Passito wine.

A monumental festive pastry from the heart of the Italian Renaissance If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany one of Emilia-Romagna’s most intense desserts, the Pampepato di Ferrara is unrivaled. The wine and food theme here is defined by the dense texture of dark chocolate, toasted nuts and a complex blend of […]

Passatelli in brodo (bread dough pasta in strong meat broth)

Wine with the meal: Passatelli in brodo in a strong broth alongside a glass of Albana white wine.

A rustic classic from the Emilian soul for cold days If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany one of Romagna’s most original specialties, this dish is second to none. The wine and food theme here is defined by the unique texture of the passatelli, which are not made from traditional flour, but […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cheese fondue with white wine & kirsch

Wine with food: Creamy cheese fondue with white wine and kirsch, the ideal and fresh accompaniment is a Chablis Premier Cru from Burgundy.

The ultimate winter experience: the alpine combination of wine and food Cheese fondue, a dish that embodies conviviality and warmth, consists at its core of a rich blend of melted hard cheeses, stabilized by starch and refined with dry white wine and a dash of kirsch. The challenge for the perfect food and wine pairing […]

Gingerbread parfait with mulled wine cherries

Wine with food: Creamy gingerbread parfait with warm mulled wine cherries, harmoniously combined with a full-bodied Ruby Port wine.

Christmas indulgence: the sensual art of wine and food Gingerbread parfait with mulled wine cherries is the perfect winter dessert that combines the traditional flavors of the Christmas season in a cool, creamy texture. The parfait center captivates with the intense spice of the gingerbread – cardamom, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg – and its high […]

Wild boar goulash with cranberry cream & spaetzle

Wine with food: Hearty wild boar goulash with cranberry cream and spaetzle, perfectly served with a Barbera d'Alba from Piedmont.

Autumn heartiness: the perfect combination of wine and food Wild boar goulash is a warming, rustic dish that combines the intense, earthy flavors of game meat with a deep, spicy sauce. In contrast to domesticated pork, wild boar has a stronger, slightly nutty flavor, which is intensified by slow braising in red wine and game […]

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