Category Archives: Red grape varieties

Red grape varieties – power, elegance & diversity in a glass 🍇🍷

The world of red grape varieties is as diverse as the regions from which they originate. From light and fruity to powerful and tannic, red wines offer a wide range of flavours and countless possible combinations with food. Whether an elegant Pinot Noir, a spicy Syrah, a fruity Zweigelt or a powerful Cabernet Sauvignon – each grape variety has its own character and style.

Red wines are grown all over the world and develop their flavour differently depending on the climate, soil conditions and method of ageing. While cooler regions such as Burgundy or Germany produce delicate, acidic wines with elegant fruit, warmer regions such as Tuscany, California or Argentina produce dense, opulent wines with ripe fruit and spicy notes.

Whether as the perfect accompaniment to meat, game and cheese, as a full-bodied red wine for cosy evenings or as a mature speciality for special occasions – red grape varieties fascinate with depth, structure and a unique taste experience. Discover the best red grape varieties and their ideal food pairings! 🍷🔥

Abruzzo, Alsace, Austria, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo, Dolcetto, France, Grenache, Italy, Languedoc, Lower Austria, Piedmont, Pinot Noir, Red grape varieties, Rioja, Season, Spain, Spring, Tempranillo, Types of food, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetables, Pasta, Vegetarian, Wine countries, Wine regions, Zweigelt


Baked aubergines with tomato and herb couscous (vegan)

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16
Apr

Mediterranean flavour meets vegan lightness This aromatic dish combines oven-baked aubergines with a fresh tomato and herb couscous. The harmonious combination of roasted vegetables and flavoursome couscous makes this vegan dish a highlight of Mediterranean cuisine. Served with a glass of Dolcetto d’Alba DOC from Piedmont, the flavour experience is perfectly rounded off. The ideal […]

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Alsace, Austria, Beaujolais, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Gamay, Germany, Italy, Lower Austria, Pinot Noir, Red grape varieties, Schiava/Vernatsch, Season, Sicily, South Tyrol, Spring, Trollinger, Types of food, Vegetables, Vegetables, Pasta, Vegetarian, Wine countries, Wine regions, WĂĽrttemberg, Zweigelt

Spring quiche with leek, mushrooms & thyme

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16
Apr

A flavoured classic reinterpreted This vegetarian quiche combines tender leeks, aromatic mushrooms and fresh thyme in a creamy filling on crispy shortcrust pastry. A dish that brings spring to the plate and harmonises perfectly with a glass of Trollinger from WĂĽrttemberg. The ideal wine accompaniment: Trollinger QbA (WĂĽrttemberg, Germany) The Trollinger QbA from WĂĽrttemberg presents […]

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Alsace, Beaujolais, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, France, Gamay, Germany, Italy, Lower Austria, Pasta, Pasta and cereal dishes, Pinot Noir, Red grape varieties, Schiava/Vernatsch, Season, Sicily, South Tyrol, Spring, Trollinger, Types of food, Vegetables, Pasta, Vegetarian, Wine countries, Wine regions, Winter, WĂĽrttemberg, Zweigelt


Goat’s cheese ravioli with beetroot & hazelnut butter

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16
Apr

Colourful pasta meets nutty elegance These homemade ravioli combine the earthy sweetness of beetroot with the creamy freshness of goat’s cheese. Refined with aromatic hazelnut butter, the result is a harmonious dish that impresses both visually and in terms of flavour. The ideal wine accompaniment: Gamay AOC (Beaujolais-Villages, France) The Gamay from the Beaujolais-Villages presents […]

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Alsace, Austria, Bathing, Beaujolais, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, France, Gamay, Germany, Italy, Lower Austria, Meat, Montepulciano, Pinot Noir, Poultry, Red grape varieties, Season, Sicily, Spring, Trollinger, Types of food, Wine countries, Wine regions, Zweigelt


Roast chicken breast with strawberry and balsamic lentils

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16
Apr

Spring flavours in perfect harmony Tender chicken breast meets a fruity and flavoursome bed of lentils with fresh strawberries and a hint of balsamic vinegar. A light, flavoursome dish that brings spring to your plate. The ideal wine accompaniment: Pinot Noir QbA (Baden, Germany) This Pinot Noir from Baden impresses with flavours of red berries, […]

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Alsace, Austria, Côtes du Rhône, Dornfelder, France, Franconia, Germany, Grüner Veltliner, Palatinate, Pinot Noir, Provence, Red grape varieties, Rhône, Rosé, Season, Silvaner, Spring, Types of food, Vegetables, Vegetables, Pasta, Vegetarian, Wachau, White grape varieties, Wine countries, Wine regions, Wine types


Colourful vegetable tart with spring vegetables & wild garlic

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16
Apr

A colourful spring greeting on the plate This crispy tart combines tender spring vegetables such as asparagus, courgettes and carrots with an aromatic wild garlic cream on a buttery shortcrust pastry base. A light, vegetarian dish that brings spring to your plate. The ideal wine accompaniment: Dornfelder semi-dry QbA (Pfalz, Germany) The semi-dry Dornfelder from […]

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Agiorgitiko, Apulia, BeefCabernet Sauvignon, Chile, Food and Wine, France, Greece, Italy, Lamb, Maipo Valley, Meat, Naoussa, Nemea, Primitivo, Red grape varieties, RhĂ´ne, Rioja, Season, Spain, Spring, Syrah, Tempranillo, Types of food, Wine countries, Wine regions, Xinomavro

Lamb kebabs with thyme, lemon & herb yoghurt

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15
Apr

Mediterranean barbecue delights with fresh herbs and a creamy dip Mediterranean barbecue delights with fresh herbs and a creamy dipTender lamb skewers, marinated in an aromatic mixture of thyme, lemon and garlic, served with a refreshing herb and yoghurt dip – a culinary highlight that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your plate. The […]

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Aglianico, Aglianico del Vulture, Ahrthal, Basilicata, Bordeaux, Chianti, Chianti Classico, Douro, Easter, France, Germany, Italy, Lamb, Meat, Occasions, Pinot Noir, Portugal, Red grape varieties, Rioja, Saint-Émilion, Season, Spain, Spring, Tuscany, Types of food, Uncategorized, Wine countries, Wine regions

Stuffed leg of Easter lamb with young vegetables

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05
Apr

Festive roast with a Mediterranean flavour Tender leg of lamb stuffed with garlic, rosemary and pine nuts, served with spring vegetables – a classic Easter dish that perfectly complements the structured Chianti Classico. Ideal wine accompaniment: Chianti Classico DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) The Sangiovese-dominated Chianti Classico impresses with its powerful structure and flavours of dark cherries, […]

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Austria, Beaujolais, Easter, France, Franconia, Gamay, Germany, Grüner Veltliner, Italy, Occasions, Pinot Grigio, Provence, Red grape varieties, Rosé, Sardinia, Season, Silvaner, Spring, Tart, Types of food, Vegetables, Vegetables, Pasta, Vegetarian, Veneto, Vermentino, Wachau, White grape varieties, Wine countries, Wine regions, Wine types

Easter carrot tart with feta & fresh herbs

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03
Apr

Vegetarian Easter creation in pastel colours Sweet carrots on crispy shortcrust pastry with tangy feta and fresh spring herbs – a colourful tart that perfectly complements the delicate RosĂ© de Provence. Ideal wine accompaniment: RosĂ© de Provence AOC (France) This pale salmon-coloured Provence rosĂ© impresses with its elegant balance of red berries (strawberry, raspberry) and […]

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Austria, Bandol, Barolo, Blaufränkisch, Dornfelder, Easter, France, Game, Germany, Italy, Lake Neusiedl, Meat, Nebbiolo, Occasions, Palatinate, Piedmont, Priory, Provence, Red grape varieties, Rhône, Saint-Joseph, Season, Shiraz, Spain, Spring, Syrah, Types of food, Wine countries, Wine regions

Spring hare (saddle of hare) with morels & wild garlic dumplings

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03
Apr

Game dish with French charm Tender saddle of hare with fine morels in a red wine sauce, served with fluffy wild garlic dumplings – a sophisticated Easter creation that perfectly complements the strong Saint-Joseph from the RhĂ´ne. Ideal wine pairing: Saint-Joseph AOC (RhĂ´ne, France) The northern RhĂ´ne Syrah impresses with its complex spice (pepper, lavender) […]

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Barolo, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône, Douro, Easter, France, Grenache, Italy, Lamb, McLaren Vale, Meat, Nebbiolo, Occasions, Piedmont, Portugal, Red grape varieties, Rhône, Rioja, Season, Shiraz, Spain, Spring, Syrah, Tempranillo, Types of food, Wine countries, Wine regions

Easter lamb ragout with spring vegetables & thyme

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02
Apr

Classic festive dish with southern French charm Tender lamb in a spicy red wine sauce with young spring vegetables and fresh thyme – a festive ragout that goes perfectly with strong red wines from the RhĂ´ne. Ideal wine accompaniment: CĂ´tes-du-RhĂ´ne Villages AOC (France) The strong red wine from the RhĂ´ne region with its flavours of […]

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