Summer enjoyment from the oven, served cold Wine with food does not only mean opulent menu sequences or heavy dishes. Cold dishes, such as this Provençal fennel gratin with herbs, can also be used to accompany wine. Through gentle cooking, the fennel unfolds its sweetness, which combines wonderfully with a herbaceous cream-egg mixture. Served cooled, […]
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Fruity apricot galette with thyme crumble
Summery-sweet pastries with a Mediterranean twist Wine with food is especially enjoyable when fruit, acidity and freshness come together in perfect balance. This apricot galette with thyme crumble offers just that: a wonderfully juicy fruit note, wrapped in a buttery, crispy shortcrust pastry, refined by the spicy note of fresh thyme. A dessert that is […]
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Cold Zucchini Soup with Mint & Lemon
Fresh, green and ingeniously chilled Wine from France, more precisely from the Languedoc region, goes perfectly with this summery light, cold soup. The Picpoul de Pinet AOC brings an invigorating freshness into play, which combines excellently with the lemony acidity and green aromas of the soup. Zucchini, mint and lemon combine in this dish to […]
Sweet and savory tart with a Mediterranean flair A deliciously light tart with creamy goat’s cheese, juicy figs and aromatic rosemary – perfect for late summer. The sweet and tangy combination of figs and goat’s cheese on a crispy shortcrust pastry makes an elegant starter or a light main course. Ideal as a culinary highlight […]
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Pasta fredda with lemon balm, fennel & burrata
Summery freshness meets creamy elegance This cold pasta combines the delicate aniseed scent of young fennel with the lemony freshness of lemon balm. The whole thing is rounded off with melt-in-the-mouth burrata, which gently blends with the pasta when mixed. A dash of lemon and the best olive oil make this a light, aromatic summer […]
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Linguine with sun-dried tomatoes, capers & anchovies
Spicy aromas, Mediterranean soul This dish is full of intense Mediterranean flavors: salty capers, hearty anchovies and sweet, concentrated sun-dried tomatoes combine to create a full-bodied, sun-ripened combination. The linguine captures the flavors perfectly, while a hint of garlic and good olive oil round off the composition. Serve lukewarm – perfect for summer or as […]
Summer freshness with Mediterranean flair This fregola salad is a prime example of Mediterranean cuisine: served cold, full of aromatic ingredients such as sun-ripened cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fragrant basil. The roasted fregola balls from Sardinia provide a crunchy texture, while a fine lemon-olive oil dressing binds everything together. Ideal for hot days – […]
Sweet elegance meets hearty sophistication: Summery pizza variation with that certain something This bianca pizza dispenses with tomato sauce and instead relies on a creamy base that perfectly combines the mildly spicy goat’s cheese with sweet fruit and aromatic honey. Fresh apricots provide a fruity balance, while roasted walnuts or pistachios add crunch. An exciting […]
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Strozzapreti with grilled zucchini, almonds & lemon zest
Summery, fresh, nutty – pasta with a kick Tender strozzapreti are combined with grilled zucchini, roasted almonds and a fine lemon zest. The result: a vegetarian summer dish that is light but aromatic on the tongue. The perfect balance of roasted aromas, fresh acidity and Mediterranean herbs invites you to enjoy a glass of Lugana […]
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Cannelloni with ricotta, spinach & lemon parmesan cream (served cold)
Mediterranean freshness meets creamy filling – a summer hit from the oven A cold pasta dish like this combines creamy ricotta, aromatic spinach leaves and a refreshing lemon-parmesan cream to create a summery delight. The cannelloni are filled in the classic way, gently cooked and then served cold – a perfect dish for hot days […]