February 2017

Spetsofai - Greek sausage recipe from Central Greece

Sausage and pepper dishes are found all over the world. Spetsofai is the Greek version, a regional specialty from Pelion and Volos in Central Greece.

How to cook

Pair it with RAPSANI RESERVE

Spice generally calls for wines with a touch of sweetness. Avoid reds that are heavily oaked though as oak-ageing tends to accentuate chilli heat. Go for a spicy, full-bodied red wine

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January 2017

Lahanodolmades! A Greek classic recipe!

In general “dolmades” refer to stuffed grape leaves whereas “lahanodolmades” are stuffed cabbage (lahana = cabbage). In Northern Greece stuffed cabbage rolls are called yiaprakia and are a traditional Christmas dish, that is never missing from the Christmas table. Yiaprakia are made with ground pork and brined cabbage.

How to cook

Pair it with SANTORINI ASSYRTIKO

As much as this recipe seems complicated probably is the favourite dish of the festive season and needs a white wine with a tropical fruit character. The lemony acidity of the Santorini Assyrtiko makes it the perfect pairing.

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December 2016

The best roast turkey - Christmas or any time

If you’re worried about cooking the perfect Christmas turkey because you’re afraid you’ll get it wrong, don’t be. This recipe is nice and simple and will help you achieve brilliant results for your Christmas meal.

How to cook

Pair it with RAPSANI GRANDE RESERVE

A recipe designed to guarantee your turkey is succulent, full of flavour and takes pride of place on your table. At Christmas dinner, the red wine is the main event

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November 2016

Corfu Chicken and Pasta – Pastitsada

"Pastitsada", deriving from the Venetian "Spezzatino" and is the most popular dish in the island of Corfu. Corfu is famous for many, unique, delicious dishes, which are a great combination of Mediterranean cuisine.

How to cook

Pair it with KANENAS Red

The magic behind pairing wines with herbs and spices starts with aroma compounds found in both spices and wine. This type of pairing is called a congruent pairing and it’s the theory behind matching wine with spices and herbs dishes.

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October 2016

Lucky pumpkin soup

It is getting chillier so a soup sounds fantastic. Especially with a vegetable in season like pumpkin. So how about a creamy soup with a Greek twist? We love this recipe with Greek yoghurt and honey by Diane Kochilas.

How to cook

Pair it with KLIMA KLIMA ORGANIC ASSYRTIKO

Wine with soup is always tricky. Our flavorful pumpkin soup screams for a white wine of medium body and enough acidity to balance perfectly the sweetness of the vegetable.

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September 2016

Pizza with fresh figs, ricotta, thyme and honey

An ode to one of the greatest September gifts... the figs. Sweet addition to a classic comfort food like pizza with ricotta, thyme and honey. Save us a slice! Recipe by Whole Living

How to cook

Pair it with a METOXI CHROMITSA white

The key element for the pairing here is the sweet fig. LetS go for a mouthwatering, earthy white wine from Assyrtiko and Sauvignon blanc that can make the perfect balance.

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August 2016

Red mullet in caper sauce

August with one of the most characteristic fish of the Aegean Sea: red mullet. Not panfried this time, but cooked with tomato and caper sauce in a recipe by Diane Kochilas.

How to cook

Pair it with a SANTO SPARKLING

Expressive with peristent bubbles. Super refreshing. Our red mullet screams for the first even Sparkling Assyrtiko from a Santorini an producer,

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July 2016

Briam

Classic Greek: Baked vegetables aka "briam". Recipe by NY Times.

How to cook

Pair it with a MARONIA MAVROUDI

Yes... red wine in July. Vibrant red fruit, spicy tones, nice acidity and smooth tannins. And from a rare native grape -Mavroudi- hard to find in varietal wines.

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