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.

Nahe QbA Kreuznacher Kauzenberg Riesling 2022 S. J. Montigny

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
25.40 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  33.87 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
 incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 26.70 €
Only 12 left

Mosel QbA Riesling Spätlese Wehlener Sonnenuhr 2022 Joh. Jos. Prüm

0,75 ℓ
78.90 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  105.20 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
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Friuli DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Di Lenardo

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
10.60 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  14.13 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
 incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 11.20 €

Eden Valley GI Riesling Portrait 2023 Peter Lehmann

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
19.40 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  25.87 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
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Regular price: 20.40 €
Only 10 left

Mosel QbA Prädikatswein Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese 2014 Dr. Loosen

0,75 ℓ
93
Discount 9%
47.50 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  63.33 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 52.50 € 
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Trentino DOC Riesling 2023 Cembra Cantina di Montagna

0,75 ℓ
Discount 16%
21 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  28 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 25.20 € 
Only 6 left

Moscato di Sardegna DOC Passito Nùali 2022 Siddùra

375 ㎖, Gift box
28 
per bottle  (0,375 ℓ)  74.67 €/ℓ
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Only 5 left

Anjou AOC Blanc Effusion 2022 Patrick Baudouin

0,75 ℓ
45.30 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  60.40 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 12 left

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

0,75 ℓ
Not discountable
19.70 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  26.27 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes

Friuli DOC Grave Pinot Grigio 2023 La di Motte

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
11.90 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  15.87 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
 incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 12.50 €

Trentino DOC Gewürztraminer Ritratti 2023 Cantina La-Vis

0,75 ℓ
15.80 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  21.07 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 2 left

Moscato d'Asti DOCG Gancia

0,75 ℓ
10.10 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  13.47 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes

Vino Bianco Dealcolato Franc Lizêr

0,75 ℓ
Discount 15%
12.30 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  16.40 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Lowest price: 14.50 € 

Friuli Pinot Grigio Ramato DOC Sun Goddess 2024 Fantinel

0,75 ℓ
16.60 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  22.13 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes

Alsace AOC Riesling 2022 Trimbach

0,75 ℓ
25.40 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  33.87 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 5 left

Collio DOC Tenuta Sant'Helena Pinot Grigio Rocciaponca 2024 Fantinel

0,75 ℓ
Discount 15%
12.10 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  16.13 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Lowest price: 14.30 € 

Breedekloof WO Gewürztraminer 2023 Bergsig

0,75 ℓ
14.90 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  19.87 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Running low on stock

Moscato d'Asti DOCG Turna Lunga 2025 Bel Colle

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
10.60 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  14.13 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
 incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 11.20 €
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