Spicy or highly seasoned dishes call for wine pairings capable of complementing their intensity without enhancing the burning sensation. Italian cuisine also offers famous examples of boldly flavored recipes, such as penne all’arrabbiata, ’nduja calabrese, or certain spicy cured meats from Southern Italy. These are joined by numerous international traditions where chili and spices take center stage, such as Indian, Thai, Mexican, Sichuan Chinese cuisine, and many customs of Southeast Asia.

To accompany these dishes, aromatic, fresh wines with very soft tannins are preferable, often with a slight residual sweetness. The aromatic qualities of grape varieties like Riesling, Gewürztraminer, or Moscato help complement the spices, while acidity and freshness refresh the palate, softening the heat. At the same time, wines with low tannins or a gentle sweetness avoid amplifying the chili’s burn, creating a more harmonious balance between the bold character of the dish and the softness of the wine.

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Sirch

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Sirch

0,75 ℓ
11.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  15.60 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
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Langhe DOC Riesling 2021 L'Astemia Pentita

Langhe DOC Riesling 2021 L'Astemia Pentita

0,75 ℓ
Discount 19%
15.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  20.80 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Lowest price: 19.40 € 
Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Gewürztraminer 2024 Cantina Valle Isarco

Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Gewürztraminer 2024 Cantina Valle Isarco

0,75 ℓ
Not discountable
14.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  18.80 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 12 left
Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC Grigio Fumo 2022 Sandro De Bruno

Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC Grigio Fumo 2022 Sandro De Bruno

0,75 ℓ
Discount 10%
11.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  15.47 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Lowest price: 12.90 € 
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Elgin WO Chenin Blanc 2023 Off the Record

Elgin WO Chenin Blanc 2023 Off the Record

0,75 ℓ
25.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  34.53 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
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Alsace AOC Gewürztraminer Mosaik 2023 Kuentz-Bas

Alsace AOC Gewürztraminer Mosaik 2023 Kuentz-Bas

0,75 ℓ
Discount 14%
18.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  24.27 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Lowest price: 21.30 € 
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Collio Pinot Grigio DOC Joy 2023 Castello di Spessa

Collio Pinot Grigio DOC Joy 2023 Castello di Spessa

0,75 ℓ
Discount 19%
19.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  26.13 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Lowest price: 24.40 € 
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Alto Adige DOC Passito Comtess Sanct Valentin 2023 St. Michael Eppan

Alto Adige DOC Passito Comtess Sanct Valentin 2023 St. Michael Eppan

375 ㎖
Discount 10%
38.10 €
per bottle  (0,375 ℓ)  101.60 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Lowest price: 42.40 € 
Wachau DAC Loiben Riesling 2023 Pichler Krutzler

Wachau DAC Loiben Riesling 2023 Pichler Krutzler

0,75 ℓ
Discount 20%
31.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  42.27 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Lowest price: 39.70 € 
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Alsace AOC Riesling Mosaik 2023 Kuentz-Bas

Alsace AOC Riesling Mosaik 2023 Kuentz-Bas

0,75 ℓ
Discount 17%
16.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  21.87 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Lowest price: 19.80 € 
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Friuli DOC Traminer Aromatico 2024 Le Vigne di Zamò

Friuli DOC Traminer Aromatico 2024 Le Vigne di Zamò

0,75 ℓ
Discount 5%
15.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  21.20 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Lowest price: 16.80 € 
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Venezia DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Torresella

Venezia DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Torresella

0,75 ℓ
Discount 14%
10.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  14 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Lowest price: 12.30 € 
Friuli Grave DOC Borgo Tesis Pinot Grigio 2025 Fantinel

Friuli Grave DOC Borgo Tesis Pinot Grigio 2025 Fantinel

0,75 ℓ
9.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  12.80 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Joseph 2025 Hofstätter

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Joseph 2025 Hofstätter

0,75 ℓ
16.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  22.13 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Running low on stock
Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Grigio 15 2023 Castelfeder

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Grigio 15 2023 Castelfeder

0,75 ℓ
Discount 13%
16.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  22.53 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Lowest price: 19.50 € 
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Elgin WO Riesling 2025 Paul Clüver

Elgin WO Riesling 2025 Paul Clüver

0,75 ℓ
Discount 20%
14.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  19.73 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Lowest price: 18.50 € 
Delle Venezie DOC Pinot Grigio Tudajo 2024 Bosco del Merlo

Delle Venezie DOC Pinot Grigio Tudajo 2024 Bosco del Merlo

0,75 ℓ
Discount 15%
11.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  15.73 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Lowest price: 13.90 € 
Alsace AOC Gewürztraminer 2022 Dopff au Moulin

Alsace AOC Gewürztraminer 2022 Dopff au Moulin

0,75 ℓ
Discount 6%
18.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  24.80 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Lowest price: 19.80 € 
Only 8 left
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