Pairings & Recipes

There are some food and wine pairings that just make sense. You take a bite, have a sip, and suddenly wonder why you haven't been doing it your whole life. Pork belly and Riesling is one of those pairings. At first it might not seem like the obvious combination. Pork belly is rich, fatty and full of flavour, and Riesling has got a bad reputation for always being sweet and nasty (which is simply untrue). So, why does pork belly work so well with Riesling? The golden rule here

People often say "white wine with fish" and leave it at that. But that's a bit like saying "red wine with meat" it's not exactly wrong, but it misses out on some of the finer details. The truth is that different fish have completely different textures and flavours. An oily fillet of salmon needs something entirely different to a delicate sea bass, while a perfectly battered fish and chips deserves a pairing that's a little more celebratory for your Friday takeaway. Whether yo

Discover Officina del Sole Leïe Passeina Sauvignon, a vibrant white from Italy’s Marche region. This expressive blend combines crisp citrus, tropical fruit, and elegant minerality. Perfect for pairing with seafood or light pasta, it’s an inviting wine that captures summer in a glass. Read on to explore tasting notes, food matches, and the craftsmanship behind this unique bottling.

Creamy, peppery carbonara deserves a wine that lifts rather than overwhelms. Enter Catarratto, Sicily’s crisp and zesty white, here blended with Pinot Grigio for freshness and balance. Its citrus notes cut through the richness of pancetta, cheese, and egg, creating a pairing that turns a comforting classic into something truly special.