The perfect Mediterranean combination A classic Mediterranean dish with crispy fried sea bream, tender fennel and fresh oranges – a harmonious balance of sweetness, acidity and spicy herbs. Ideal wine accompaniment: Vermentino di Gallura DOCG (Sardinia, Italy) The Vermentino di Gallura convinces with its mineral saltiness and lively citrus flavours, which perfectly underline the fennel […]
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Rack of lamb with herb crust & green asparagus
A dish that is savoury and aromatic Tender rack of lamb is coated with an aromatic herb crust and roasted in the oven until crispy. Served with green asparagus sautéed in butter. This combination harmonises perfectly with a fruity Blaufränkisch from the Mittelburgenland DAC. The ideal wine accompaniment: Blaufränkisch from the Mittelburgenland DAC (Austria) The […]
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Refreshing pea soup with mint & lemon zest
A light spring dish full of freshness and flavour This creamy pea soup combines the sweetness of fresh peas with the freshness of mint and the tangy flavour of lemon zest. An ideal dish for warm spring days that can be served either as a starter or as a light main course. Ideal wine accompaniment: […]
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Baked herb pancakes with cream cheese filling
Savoury, aromatic and light – a vegetarian spring dish with Austrian flair Finely chopped spring herbs enhance the fluffy pancakes, which are spread with a creamy cream cheese and ricotta filling, rolled up and baked in the oven until crispy. A fresh Welschriesling from Western Styria is the perfect accompaniment – its fine acidity and […]
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Fried zander with spring vegetables & lemon butter
Spring on a plate – light, aromatic & elegant Pike-perch fillet is fried until golden brown and served with crunchy spring vegetables such as asparagus, carrots and peas. A fresh lemon butter rounds off the dish and brings freshness and elegance to the plate – an ideal springtime treat! Ideal wine accompaniment: Welschriesling from the […]
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Chicken breast with rosemary, white beans & spring vegetables
Tender chicken meets Mediterranean flavours and fresh spring vegetables Succulent chicken breast meets aromatic rosemary notes, creamy white beans and colourful spring vegetables – a light yet deeply flavoured dish. The Mediterranean flavour of this dish calls for a wine with fruit, freshness and structure: a Barbera is the ideal partner here. Read the following […]
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Spring pizza with goat’s cheese, wild garlic & green vegetables
A vegetarian pizza full of flavour and lightness A crispy pizza base meets fresh spring greens, aromatic wild garlic and creamy goat’s cheese – a vegetarian delight that calls for a lively, fruity red wine. The Barbera DOC from Piedmont has just the right balance of fruit, freshness and structure. Ideal wine accompaniment: Barbera DOC […]
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Tagliatelle with green asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes & herb oil
Springy, spicy, aromatic This pasta brings a Mediterranean flavour to your plate: fresh green asparagus meets intensely aromatic sun-dried tomatoes and a homemade herb oil with parsley and basil. The combination is light, flavourful and yet complex – perfect for an uncomplicated but sophisticated dinner. Ideal wine accompaniment: Barbera d’Alba DOC – freshness meets flavour […]
A summery, flavoursome dish with Mediterranean flair Creamy burrata meets sweet braised cherry tomatoes and is rounded off with fragrant basil oil. This simple yet sophisticated dish brings the best of summer to your plate – ideal as a starter or light main course. Which wines go well with it? You’ll find the perfect accompaniment […]
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Lemon ricotta crêpes with spring herbs
A fresh spring dish – light, flavourful & elegant These wafer-thin crêpes are filled with a lemon-ricotta cream and flavoured with fresh herbs such as chives, basil and tarragon. The result: an aromatic and delicate spring dish that goes perfectly with an elegant Chenin Blanc. You can find out which other wines go perfectly with […]