The right wine for spicy dishes

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.

Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC 2025 Sig. Tom Bre

Bianco Alternativa Senza Alcol Doppio Passo

Venezia Giulia IGT Riesling Afix 2024 Jermann

Vouvray AOP Sec 2024 Vieux Vauvert

Moscato d'Asti DOCG Gancia

Toscana Pinot Grigio IGT San Angelo 2024 Banfi

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Sirch

Langhe DOC Riesling Clem 2023 Ca' Viola

Mosel QbA Prädikatswein Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese 2014 Dr. Loosen

Salento IGP Moscato Passito Polline 2022 San Marzano

Friuli Isonzo DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Villanova

Alsace Réserve AOC Gewürztraminer 2022 Hunawihr

Moscato d'Asti DOCG Turna Lunga 2025 Bel Colle

Südtirol - Alto Adige Riesling DOC Harrer 2024 Colterenzio

Valul lui Traian IGP Cru Manastirea Rohrbach 2021 Gitana Winery

Valle d'Aosta DOP Pinot Gris 2023 Rosset Terroir

Vino Bianco Dealcolato Franc Lizêr

Collio DOC Tenuta Sant'Helena Pinot Grigio Rocciaponca 2024 Fantinel

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