Expert Wine Pairing Suggestions for Seasonal Gourmet Dishes

🥣 Pilzbouillon, Flädle & Zitronengras

2024 Rioja Blanco – Gómez Cruzado, Rioja

• Grapes: Mainly Viura with some Tempranillo Blanco
• Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel; short lees aging for texture
• Soil: Limestone-rich clay from the Alto Najerilla
• Character: Fresh pear, white flowers, subtle fennel, and a clean mineral line
• Why it works: The wine’s freshness lifts the lemongrass aromatics, while its soft texture follows the depth of the mushroom broth and the savory Flädle pancake.

🌱 Schwarzwurzel, Kräuterseitling, Birne & Miso

2019 “La Voluptueuse” Chardonnay – Domaine La Croix Montjoie, Vézelay

• Grapes: Chardonnay
• Vinification: Fermented and aged in old French oak, no new barrels; gentle bâtonnage
• Soil: Jurassic limestone (classic Burgundy white terroir)
• Character: Ripe stone fruit, pear, almond cream, light smoke, long mineral finish
• Why it works: The wine’s creamy, nutty profile mirrors the miso and mushrooms, while the bright acidity keeps the pear and salsify fresh rather than sweet.

🍂 Sellerie, Aprikose, Grünkohl & Kaffee

2023 “Puszta Libre” – Claus Preisinger, Burgenland

• Grapes: Zweigelt & St. Laurent
• Vinification: Carbonic and semi-carbonic maceration; aged in large neutral oak; unfiltered
• Soil: Gravelly loam and sand
• Character: Juicy red berries, wild herbs, a hint of spice, ultra-light tannins
• Why it works: The wine’s energy and crunch lift the earthy celery and kale, while the carbonic fruit plays beautifully with the apricot. Its light grip handles the coffee notes without overpowering the dish.

🦆 Ente, Karotte, Spitzkohl & Ingwer

2015 Teroldego – Foradori, Dolomites

• Grapes: Teroldego
• Vinification: Mostly old oak casks; long maceration; slow aging for refinement
• Soil: Alluvial gravel from the Campo Rotaliano
• Character: Black cherry, plum skin, graphite, mountain herbs, elegant tannins
• Why it works: Teroldego’s dark fruit and mineral tension fit the richness of the duck, while its natural freshness lifts the ginger and carrot sweetness. The structured but silky tannin frames the cabbage perfectly.

🍏 „Apfelstrudel“, Vanilleeis, Mandel & Rosinen

2017 Scheurebe Auslese – Reichsrat von Buhl, Pfalz

• Grapes: Scheurebe
• Vinification: Late-harvest grapes, slow cool fermentation; stainless steel aging
• Soil: Sandstone and loess
• Character: Exotic passionfruit, grapefruit peel, honeyed apricot, elegant acidity
• Why it works: The wine mirrors the apple and raisin sweetness, while its tropical lift and bright acidity keep the dessert light and balanced. The honeyed aromatics connect beautifully with the vanilla ice cream and almond.