Rottensteiner-südtirol, Italy '24* Recipe
Creamy & Clean
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Ingredients
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Wine Base
Cream & Aromatics
Herbs & Seasoning
Optional Garnish & Serving
Method
Prepare Creamy Wine Mix
- 1
Chill wine
Place the Rottensteiner-Südtirol white wine in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes so it is well chilled before mixing.
- 2
Combine dairy
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and slightly thickened. The honey should dissolve fully and the mixture should be homogenous.
- 3
Temper and blend
Slowly add 2 tablespoons of the chilled white wine to the cream mixture while whisking briskly to temper and loosen the dairy. This prevents curdling once combined with the full wine.
- 4
Finish blend
Pour the tempered cream mixture into the remaining chilled wine and stir gently but thoroughly for about 15–20 seconds until fully integrated and slightly silky. Taste for balance of acidity and sweetness and add an extra 1/2 tsp lemon juice or 1/4 tsp honey if needed.
Season & Serve
- 5
Season
Stir in the chopped chives and tarragon, then add sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix once more to distribute herbs and seasoning evenly.
- 6
Prepare glass
If desired, fill a wine glass with 3–4 ice cubes to keep the drink very cold. Alternatively, serve without ice in a chilled glass.
- 7
- 8
Final tasting note
Serve immediately. The result should be creamy & clean: a silky mouthfeel from the dairy balanced by the wine's acidity and the brightness of lemon and herbs.
