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.

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
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Lowest price: 21.30 € 
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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
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Lowest price: 12.30 € 
Coastal Region WO Chenin Blanc Bergkelder Selection 2023 Fleur du Cap

Coastal Region WO Chenin Blanc Bergkelder Selection 2023 Fleur du Cap

0,75 ℓ
Discount 20%
19.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  26.53 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 24.90 € 
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Asti DOCG Spumante De Miranda 2022 Contratto

Asti DOCG Spumante De Miranda 2022 Contratto

0,75 ℓ
22.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  29.87 €/ℓ
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Pfalz QbA Riesling Trocken 2024 Dr. von Bassermann - Jordan

Pfalz QbA Riesling Trocken 2024 Dr. von Bassermann - Jordan

0,75 ℓ
27.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  36.53 €/ℓ
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Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOP Montefiera 2024 Montresor

Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOP Montefiera 2024 Montresor

0,75 ℓ
Discount 24%
9.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  12.67 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 12.60 € 
Trentino DOC Riesling 2023 Cembra Cantina di Montagna

Trentino DOC Riesling 2023 Cembra Cantina di Montagna

0,75 ℓ
Discount 29%
18.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  25.20 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 26.90 € 
Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Aristos Gewürztraminer 2023 Cantina Valle Isarco

Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Aristos Gewürztraminer 2023 Cantina Valle Isarco

0,75 ℓ
20.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  27.73 €/ℓ
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Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Riesling 2025 Cantina Valle Isarco

Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Riesling 2025 Cantina Valle Isarco

0,75 ℓ
16.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  21.47 €/ℓ
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Friuli DOC Traminer 2025 Puiatti

Friuli DOC Traminer 2025 Puiatti

0,75 ℓ
Discount 5%
14.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  18.93 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 15 € 
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Breedekloof WO Gewürztraminer 2023 Bergsig

Breedekloof WO Gewürztraminer 2023 Bergsig

0,75 ℓ
Discount 5%
14.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  18.93 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 15 € 
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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
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Lowest price: 12.90 € 
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Collio DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Cormòns

Collio DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Cormòns

0,75 ℓ
13.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.47 €/ℓ
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Moscato d'Asti DOCG 2025 Cascina Valle Asinari

Moscato d'Asti DOCG 2025 Cascina Valle Asinari

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
13 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.33 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
 incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 13.70 €
Savennières AOC Le Bel Ouvrage 2020 Domaine Laureau

Savennières AOC Le Bel Ouvrage 2020 Domaine Laureau

0,75 ℓ
64.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  86.53 €/ℓ
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Vin de France Chenin Blanc Les Plantes 2023 Château de Bonnezeaux

Vin de France Chenin Blanc Les Plantes 2023 Château de Bonnezeaux

0,75 ℓ
57.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  76.67 €/ℓ
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Margaret River GI Petit Lot Mousseux 2021 Windows Estate

Margaret River GI Petit Lot Mousseux 2021 Windows Estate

0,75 ℓ
Discount 15%
46.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  62.27 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 55 € 
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Anjou AOC Blanc Effusion 2022 Patrick Baudouin

Anjou AOC Blanc Effusion 2022 Patrick Baudouin

0,75 ℓ
55 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  73.33 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 12 left
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