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.

Valle de Guadalupe Chenin Blanc 2023 L.A. Cetto

Valle de Guadalupe Chenin Blanc 2023 L.A. Cetto

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
14.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  19.60 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
 incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 15.50 €
Only 8 left
Goriška Brda ZGP Pinot Grigio Sivi Ambra 2023 Movia

Goriška Brda ZGP Pinot Grigio Sivi Ambra 2023 Movia

0,75 ℓ
Discount 19%
30.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  40.13 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Lowest price: 37.40 € 
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Paarl WO Chenin Blanc Anima 2022 Avondale

Paarl WO Chenin Blanc Anima 2022 Avondale

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
24.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  32.53 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
 incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 25.70 €
Stellenbosch WO Eselgraf Chenin Blanc The Reserve Collection 2024 Bellevue

Stellenbosch WO Eselgraf Chenin Blanc The Reserve Collection 2024 Bellevue

0,75 ℓ
26.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  35.87 €/ℓ
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Moscato D'Asti DOCG Lumine 2024 Ca' D' Gal

Moscato D'Asti DOCG Lumine 2024 Ca' D' Gal

0,75 ℓ
Discount 5%
16.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  21.60 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 17.10 € 
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Venezia Giulia IGT Riesling Afix 2023 Jermann

Venezia Giulia IGT Riesling Afix 2023 Jermann

0,75 ℓ
Discount 5%
22.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  30.53 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 24.20 € 
Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC 2024 Paladin

Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC 2024 Paladin

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
9.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  13.07 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
 incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 10.30 €
Rheingau QbA Riesling Trocken 2022 Künstler

Rheingau QbA Riesling Trocken 2022 Künstler

0,75 ℓ
Discount 5%
24.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  33.20 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 26.30 € 
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Veneto Moscato IGT Dindarello 2024 Maculan

Veneto Moscato IGT Dindarello 2024 Maculan

375 ㎖
90
91
Discount 10%
11.80 €
per bottle  (0,375 ℓ)  31.47 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Lowest price: 13.20 € 
Alsace Grand Cru AOC Riesling Schoenenbourg 2018 Dopff au Moulin

Alsace Grand Cru AOC Riesling Schoenenbourg 2018 Dopff au Moulin

0,75 ℓ
Discount 30%
30.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  40.53 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 43.50 € 
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Langhe DOC Riesling Clem 2023 Ca' Viola

Langhe DOC Riesling Clem 2023 Ca' Viola

0,75 ℓ
92
93
21.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  29.20 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Grappa "G" Gewürztraminer Barrique Giori

Grappa "G" Gewürztraminer Barrique Giori

0,7 ℓ
47.70 €
per bottle  (0,7 ℓ)  68.14 €/ℓ
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Alsace AOC Gewürztraminer Mosaik 2023 Kuentz-Bas

Alsace AOC Gewürztraminer Mosaik 2023 Kuentz-Bas

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
20.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  26.93 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 21.30 €
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Alsace AOP Riesling Vieilles Vignes 2023 Arthur Metz

Alsace AOP Riesling Vieilles Vignes 2023 Arthur Metz

0,75 ℓ
Discount 36%
9.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  13.20 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 15.60 € 
Rheingau QbA Riesling Trocken Gelblack 2023 Schloss Johannisberg

Rheingau QbA Riesling Trocken Gelblack 2023 Schloss Johannisberg

0,75 ℓ
Discount 15%
16.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  22 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 19.50 € 
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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
Discount 25%
19.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  25.60 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 25.70 € 
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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Riserva Vigna Castel Rechtenthal 2022 Hofstätter

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Riserva Vigna Castel Rechtenthal 2022 Hofstätter

0,75 ℓ
35 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  46.67 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Lyra 2023 Nals Margreid

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Lyra 2023 Nals Margreid

0,75 ℓ
93
93
22.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  30.13 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
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