Versatile, vegetarian – wine and food for flavorful enjoyment Wine with food reveals its full potential with stuffed mushrooms, the versatile oven-baked classic. This pairing delights with mildly spiced mushroom caps filled with a savory, creamy vegetable-based mixture, including cream cheese, feta or spinach, herbs, roasted stems, and subtle seasonings. The baked mushrooms develop a […]
Category Archives: Wachau
Albariño, Austria, Brands, Chenin Blanc, France, Grüner Veltliner, Italy, Languedoc, Marlborough, New Zealand, Picpoul, Picpoul de Pinet, Rías Baixas, Sauvignon Blanc, Season, Soups, South Africa, Spain, Stellenbosch, Summer, Types of food, Verdicchio, Wachau, White grape varieties, Wine countries, Wine regions
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 […]
Abruzzo, Austria, Brands, Cortese, France, Gavi di Gavi, Grüner Veltliner, Italy, Loire, Pasta, Pasta and cereal dishes, Pecorino, Piedmont, Sauvignon Blanc, Season, Soave, Summer, Types of food, Vegetables, Pasta, Vegetarian, Veneto, Verdicchio, Wachau, White grape varieties, Wine countries, Wine regions
Pappardelle with peas, mint & ricotta salata
Fresh flavors, creamy cheese and a hint of mint – perfect for warm days This dish combines the best of spring and summer: crisp, fresh green peas, tender pappardelle, finely grated ricotta salata and a fragrant mint oil bring lightness to the plate. The natural sweetness of the peas and the tangy cheese create an […]
Assyrtiko, Austria, Burgundy, Chablis, Chardonnay, France, Franconia, Germany, Greece, Grüner Veltliner, Rueda, Santorini, Sauvignon Blanc, Season, Silvaner, Soups, Southern Styria, Spain, Summer, Types of food, Vegan, Vegetables, Pasta, Vegetarian, Vegetarian, Verdejo, Wachau, White grape varieties, Wine countries, Wine regions
Cold cucumber and avocado soup with lime & dill oil
Summery fresh & green: a soup that cools and invigorates A vegan summer dish with a wow effect: this cold soup combines creamy avocado with refreshing cucumber, fine lime acidity and homemade dill oil. The ideal start to a light meal – or a refreshing main course on hot days. Ideal wine accompaniment: Grüner Veltliner […]
Albariño, Austria, Chablis, Chardonnay, Fish, Fish and seafood, France, Grüner Veltliner, Italy, Loire, Lugana, Pouilly-Fumé, Rías Baixas, Rice dishes, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Season, Spain, Summer, Trebbiano, Tuscany, Types of food, Vegetables, Pasta, Vegetarian, Vermentino, Wachau, White grape varieties, Wine countries, Wine regions
Lemon risotto with fried zander & herb oil
Fresh luxury in the classic risotto tradition Fine risotto with lemon zest, combined with juicy fried pike-perch fillet and aromatic herb oil – a citrusy, elegant highlight for fish lovers. Ideal wine accompaniment: Sauvignon Blanc (Loire AOC, France) Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire – especially from Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé – impresses with its clear aromas […]
Albariño, Assyrtiko, Austria, Campania, Fish and seafood, France, Gallura, Greco di Tufo, Greece, Grüner Veltliner, Italy, Languedoc, Picpoul, Picpoul de Pinet, Rías Baixas, Santorini, Sardinia, Season, Spain, Summer, Types of food, Vermentino, Wachau, White grape varieties, Wine countries, Wine regions
Grilled octopus with lemon, capers & parsley
Mediterranean seaside classic with a citrus kick Tender, grilled octopus meets a refreshing marinade of lemon, capers and parsley – marinated octopus with Mediterranean charm, ideal for summer. Ideal wine pairing: Assyrtiko (Santorini PDO, Greece) Assyrtiko from the volcanic island of Santorini is a prime example of salty elegance. The chalky, ash-rich soils and the […]
Albariño, Austria, Fish and seafood, France, Gallura, Grüner Veltliner, Italy, Languedoc, Loire, Muscadet, Mussels, Picpoul, Picpoul de Pinet, Rías Baixas, Sardinia, Season, Sèvre et Maine, Soave, Spain, Summer, Types of food, Veneto, Vermentino, Wachau, White grape varieties, Wine countries, Wine regions
Scallops on orange and fennel puree
Fine seafood combined with fruity, spicy freshness Tender scallops are served on a creamy orange and fennel puree – aromatic, elegant and light in summer. Ideal wine accompaniment: Picpoul de Pinet AOC (France) Picpoul de Pinet brings a bright, tangy acidity with lemon, lime and green apple notes, paired with typical sea salt minerality – […]
Albariño, Assyrtiko, Austria, Chablis, Chardonnay, Collio, Fish, Fish and seafood, France, Greece, Grüner Veltliner, Italy, Rías Baixas, Santorini, Season, Soave, Spain, Summer, Types of food, Veneto, Vermentino, Wachau, White grape varieties, Wine countries, Wine regions
Sea bass fillet with lemon crust & fennel salad
Summery fish flavours with lemony freshness Tender sea bass fillet is given a crispy crust of lemon zest and panko, accompanied by a crunchy fennel salad with citrus vinaigrette – light, refreshing and flavourful. Ideal wine accompaniment: Grüner Veltliner (Wachau DAC, Austria) Grüner Veltliner from the Wachau impresses with its clear flavour, green apple and […]
Alsace, Antipasti, BBQ, Campania, Cinsault, Emilia-Romagna, Etna Rosso, Falanghina, France, Grüner Veltliner, Italy, Lambrusco, Nerello Mascalese, Pays d'Oc, Pinot Noir, Red grape varieties, Season, Sicily, Summer, Types of food, Vegetables, Vegetables, Pasta, Vegetarian, Wachau, White grape varieties, Wine countries, Wine regions
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 […]
Spanish tapas classics: simple, quick and full of flavour Pimientos de Padrón are small green peppers from Galicia that are fried in olive oil and sprinkled with coarse sea salt. They are a popular part of Spanish tapas culture and are characterised by their mild flavour, with the occasional spicy pepper thrown in. This simple […]