Spring freshness meets Mediterranean lightness This frittata combines the spicy flavour of wild garlic with the delicate taste of green asparagus. A light yet flavourful dish that brings spring to your plate. Ideal wine accompaniment: Chardonnay from the Palatinate An elegant Chardonnay from the Palatinate is the perfect accompaniment to this wild garlic frittata. Its […]
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Types of food – The perfect wine accompaniment for every dish 🍷🍽️
Every type of food has its very own flavours, textures and intensities – and there is a perfect wine to match. Whether with savoury meat dishes, fresh seafood, vegetarian creations or sweet desserts – the right combination takes the taste experience to a new level.
🔹 Meat dishes – From juicy steak to braised lamb – strong red wines are often the best choice here.
🔹 Fish & seafood – Fresh, light wines such as Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling emphasise the delicate flavours.
🔹 Vegetarian & vegan dishes – Whether creamy risotto or spicy vegetable pan – exciting wine combinations from white to red.
🔹 Cheese & antipasti – From mild to savoury – with the right wine accompaniment, every cheese platter becomes a highlight.
🔹 Desserts & sweet dishes – Whether fruity or chocolaty – sweet wines or sparkling wines are the icing on the cake.
Whether it’s a festive dinner or a cosy evening – with the right wine selection, every dish becomes a delight. Discover the best food pairings and find out which wine complements your dishes perfectly! 🍷✨
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Wild garlic and cheese spaetzle with roasted walnuts
Spicy spring cuisine with a nutty crunch This dish combines homemade wild garlic spaetzle with a creamy cheese mixture and crispy roasted walnuts. The fresh flavours of the wild garlic harmonise perfectly with the intense taste of the cheese and the nutty note of the walnuts. An ideal vegetarian main course for spring. Ideal wine […]
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Wild garlic gnocchi with lemon butter
Spring freshness meets Mediterranean lightness This dish combines the savoury notes of wild garlic with the delicate texture of homemade gnocchi, rounded off with an aromatic lemon butter. Ideal for a light yet flavourful spring dish. Ideal wine accompaniment: Vermentino from Liguria The Vermentino from Liguria is a white wine with fresh citrus notes, a […]
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Stuffed peppers with couscous, feta & lemon
Mediterranean flavour with summery lightness This recipe combines Mediterranean flavours to create a fresh, summery dish: peppers are stuffed with spicy couscous, creamy feta, fresh lemon and fresh herbs and cooked in the oven. Light, flavourful and filling – perfect for a relaxed dinner or a light lunch dish. Ideal wine pairing: Pinot Noir AOC […]
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Pasta with salsiccia, fennel & fresh mint
Fresh flavour meets Mediterranean elegance An uncomplicated but aromatically deep pasta dish for spring and summer: salsiccia adds savoury depth, fennel provides sweet and spicy freshness and mint adds a surprising twist. Together with pasta cooked al dente, this dish is the perfect stage for a Sicilian red wine with freshness and structure. Brief summary […]
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Lentil salad with goat’s cheese, strawberries & rocket
Fresh, fruity and spicy: a light, summery salad with a sophisticated interplay of flavours A lentil salad with strawberries, creamy goat’s cheese and savoury rocket brings a springtime lightness to the plate. The combination of fruity sweetness, subtle acidity and mild creaminess harmonises perfectly with the nutty flavour of the lentils. Rounded off with a […]
Fruity elegance meets tender duck meat – a summery highlight This dish combines the savoury flavour of grilled duck breast with the fruity freshness of a cherry salad, enhanced by the subtle spiciness of pink pepper. A harmonious combination that is perfectly rounded off with a matching wine. The ideal wine accompaniment: Zweigelt Klassik DAC […]
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Baked aubergines with tomato and herb couscous (vegan)
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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Spring quiche with leek, mushrooms & thyme
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 Württemberg. The ideal wine accompaniment: Trollinger QbA (Württemberg, Germany) The Trollinger QbA from Württemberg presents […]
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Goat’s cheese ravioli with beetroot & hazelnut butter
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 […]