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.

Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Gewürztraminer 2025 Abbazia di Novacella

Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Gewürztraminer 2025 Abbazia di Novacella

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Rheingau QbA Riesling Trocken Steinberger VDP Ortswein 2023 Kloster Eberbach

Rheingau QbA Riesling Trocken Steinberger VDP Ortswein 2023 Kloster Eberbach

0,75 ℓ
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Vouvray AOC La Loire Royale 2024 Marquis de Goulaine

0,75 ℓ
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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Flora 2023 Girlan

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Flora 2023 Girlan

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Moscato d'Asti DOCG Zagara 2024 Marchesi di Barolo

Moscato d'Asti DOCG Zagara 2024 Marchesi di Barolo

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16.70 €
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Venezia DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Castello di Roncade

Venezia DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Castello di Roncade

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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Campaner 2024 Cantina Caldaro

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Campaner 2024 Cantina Caldaro

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Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC 2024 Tenuta Sant'Antonio

Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC 2024 Tenuta Sant'Antonio

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Trentino DOC Pinot Grigio 2025 Cantina La-Vis

Trentino DOC Pinot Grigio 2025 Cantina La-Vis

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Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Riesling Praepositus 2022 Abbazia di Novacella

Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Riesling Praepositus 2022 Abbazia di Novacella

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Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Pinot Grigio Ramato 2024 Le Vigne di Zamò

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Pinot Grigio Ramato 2024 Le Vigne di Zamò

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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer 2025 Cantina Terlano

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer 2025 Cantina Terlano

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Alsace Grand Cru AOP Riesling Florimont 2020 Domaine de la Ville de Colmar

Alsace Grand Cru AOP Riesling Florimont 2020 Domaine de la Ville de Colmar

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Trentino DOC Bottega Vinai Pinot Grigio 2025 Cavit

Trentino DOC Bottega Vinai Pinot Grigio 2025 Cavit

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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Kleinstein 2025 Cantina di Bolzano

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Kleinstein 2025 Cantina di Bolzano

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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Aimè 2024 Girlan

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Aimè 2024 Girlan

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Rheingau QbA Riesling Grünlack Spätlese 2023 Schloss Johannisberg

Rheingau QbA Riesling Grünlack Spätlese 2023 Schloss Johannisberg

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Friuli Isonzo Pinot Grigio DOC 2023 Lis Neris

Friuli Isonzo Pinot Grigio DOC 2023 Lis Neris

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