Mediterranean delight: polenta meets summer vegetables and fine pesto Wine with food is a true art – at the same time inspiration for ever new culinary combinations. This vegetarian dish proves how delicious the combination of wine and food can be: Golden, crispy fried polenta slices, accompanied by aromatic tomato ragout and spicy-nutty arugula pesto. […]
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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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Grilled Eggplant Rolls with Ricotta & Mint
Light, Mediterranean and wonderfully aromatic Wine with food doesn’t have to be complicated. This summery recipe brings the lightness of Mediterranean cuisine to the plate: grilled eggplant slices are filled with a spicy ricotta mint cream and served as rolls. Perfect for balmy evenings on the terrace, as a refined appetizer or light main course. […]
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Tomato carpaccio with basil oil & burrata
Mediterranean freshness meets elegant wine accompaniment Wine with food can be light and sensual: This tomato carpaccio with basil oil & burrata brings summer to the plate and shows how harmoniously wine and food can be staged. Ripe tomatoes in wafer-thin slices, creamy burrata and an intense basil oil create an aromatic composition that is […]
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Zucchini frittata with fresh herbs & sheep’s cheese
Summery lightness meets aromatic depth Wine with food should be light and aromatic? Then this zucchini frittata with fresh herbs and sheep’s cheese is just the thing. It combines the freshness of zucchini with the salty spice of feta and the ethereal notes of dill, parsley and chives. It is served lukewarm or cold, which […]
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Cold lentil salad with tomatoes, olives & thyme
Fresh enjoyment with Mediterranean flair – perfect with sparkling wine Wine with food can also be uncomplicated: This cold lentil salad with tomatoes, olives & thyme proves how easy and at the same time sophisticated the combination of wine and food can be. Hearty, herbaceous and full of umami notes, the dish unfolds its full […]
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Eggplant rolls filled with ricotta & lemon
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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Provencal fennel gratin served cold with herbs
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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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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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 […]