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If you like cheese fondue, you will love this dish. It is rich and bright in flavour and goes well with marsanne. I bet you'll cook this combination again and again »

The natural acidity of marsanne and its ripe-fruit character pairs nicely with exotically spiced dishes, rich vegetables, pastas and risottos with creamy sauces ... most seafood – the richer the better »

Barbera is the world's sixth most widely planted red wine variety and depending on the age of the vines and the amount of oak aging, barbera can be light and tart, or hearty and robust »

Marsanne's strength is also its Achilles heel. Its high production can lead to diluted flavours and lower acidity producing wines that are big in alcohol but short ... is a real treat and can be wonderful with food »

A regional fish stew made from the catch of the day, cioppino is said to have been developed by Italian fishermen who settled in San Francisco in the 1800s. with roussanne and is a favourite combination »

As with viognier, roussanne's food-friendliness is underrated. It matches well with rich shellfish as the texture and ripe fruit bring out the sweet flavours of ... as this wine can cut through the richness »

Rousanne is a grape that you should definitely know. Sadly, this rich honeyed grape is quickly disappearing from French vineyards, although it's grown in parts of ... Rousanne provides vintners with challenges at every turn »

Even more appealing than gruner's distinctive flavor is its versatility at the table as there's little that gruner doesn't go with and a whole assortment of foods ... can pair where many other grapes can't »

Given Grüner Veltliner’s affinity for Indian food and for produce, this recipe is a unique Western adaptation of Indian flavours and is the perfect showcase for both the wine and the vegetables »

Though relatively unknown in Australia, this fashionable wine goes by the sobriquet 'Groo-vee' when ordered by wine and food lovers in chic restaurants. Riesling never got this much respect »

Nebbiolo requires rich, tannin-cancelling food and duck fits the bill. Slow braises are a good match with this wine and chestnuts add richness, with their natural ... amplifying the wine's fruit »

Nebbiolo loves meat – lamb and especially beef which is perfect nebbiolo fare. Braised shanks (osso buco), rich stews and casseroles, and basic grilled lamb all shine with this grape »

No other classic red grape has had so much trouble defining itself outside its native area. While cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir and syrah have achieved worldwide ... on its home terroir of northeastern Italy »

Lamb and tempranillo are a match made in heaven. The sweet richness of this dish brings out the fruit in the wine and together the combination is earthy and fragrant »

Tempranillo's versatility at the table derives from its wide range of styles and it makes a perfect pairing with red meat, especially lamb and pork. that the right recipe can bring out »

For wine lovers, tempranillo is Spain, and Spain is tempranillo. Though the grape is grown in other parts of the world, Spain is its geographic and spiritual home. the rising star among red varietal wines »

This dish illustrates the principle of serving barbera early in the meal with antipasti, pastas and other starter dishes. Chicken liver crostini is a perfect match ... with the barbera cutting through the richness »

Barbera has all the hallmarks of food-friendliness – high acid, low to medium tannin, balanced alcohol and usually not too much wood. Find out what goes well with barbera and what isn't so good »

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