Mediterranean lightness with creamy filling Wine to go with your meal can be so light, so fresh, and so uncomplicated – just like this summer recipe. The aubergine rolls with ricotta and lemon combine grilled vegetable aromas with creamy filling, a fine citrus note and Mediterranean herbs. Whether as a refined appetizer, light main course […]
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Tapenade tramezzini with grilled vegetables & burrata
Summer delight between two slices of bread Harmoniously combining wine and food is at the heart of every Mediterranean cuisine. These tapenade tramezzini with grilled vegetables and creamy burrata are a prime example of uncomplicated enjoyment with depth. The roasted vegetables bring roasted aromas, the tapenade provides spice, while the burrata provides a creamy lightness. […]
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Grilled peppers with capers, almonds & thyme oil
Mediterranean, aromatic, served cold: A summery vegetable delight Served cold, these grilled peppers are a prime example of Mediterranean flavors: sweet roasted aromas meet salty capers, roasted almonds add bite and the fragrant thyme oil rounds off the whole dish harmoniously. Perfect as a summer starter or side dish with grilled food. Ideal wine pairing: […]
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BBQ chicken drumsticks with honey and thyme glaze
Savoury-sweet barbecue treat with a Mediterranean twist Tender chicken drumsticks are grilled until crispy and finished with a sweet and tangy honey and thyme glaze – perfectly caramelised, aromatic and delicious. Ideal wine accompaniment: Zweigelt (Carnuntum DAC, Lower Austria) Zweigelt is perfect for BBQ chicken legs with a sweet and spicy honey and thyme glaze. […]
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Grilled aubergine rolls with ricotta & basil
Light summer antipasti with a fresh herb kick Thin slices of aubergine are grilled, filled with creamy ricotta and basil, rolled up and refined with olive oil and lemon – aromatic, fresh and elegant. Ideal wine accompaniment: Lambrusco Secco (Emilia-Romagna DOC, Italy) A dry Lambrusco is the ultimate surprise with this dish. The slightly sparkling […]
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Mediterranean halloumi and vegetable grill plate with olive oil & lemon
Colourful barbecue plate full of Mediterranean flavours Grilled halloumi meets braised vegetables, refined with good olive oil and fresh lemon juice – flavourful, light and perfect for summer. Ideal wine accompaniment: Cinsault (Vin de Pays d’Oc, France) Cinsault is a Mediterranean charmer: light in alcohol, soft in structure, with flavours of red berries, dried herbs, […]
Spicy merguez meets fiery harissa – a North African flavour experience, perfectly accompanied by a Côtes du Rhône Villages full of character This dish combines the savoury merguez sausage with the spicy harissa paste and fresh flatbread. The intense flavours of the sausage and the fiery spiciness of the harissa harmonise perfectly with a strong […]
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White asparagus salad with strawberries and rocket
Spring-fresh, aromatic and elegant – perfect with Sauvignon Blanc A light, colourful salad of tender white asparagus, sweet strawberries and spicy rocket. A touch of balsamic vinegar and olive oil rounds off the dish. Ideal for warm spring days and perfect with a fresh Sauvignon Blanc. Ideal wine accompaniment: Sauvignon Blanc (AOC Sancerre, France) A […]