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 DOC Gewürztraminer 2025 Colterenzio

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer 2025 Colterenzio

0,75 ℓ
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13 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.33 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 13.70 € 
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Collio DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Schiopetto

Collio DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Schiopetto

0,75 ℓ
91
96
91
22.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  29.60 €/ℓ
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Vino Spumante di Qualità del tipo Aromatico Petalo Il Vino dell'Amore Moscato Bottega

Vino Spumante di Qualità del tipo Aromatico Petalo Il Vino dell'Amore Moscato Bottega

0,75 ℓ
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9.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  12.93 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 10.80 € 
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Alsace Réserve AOC Gewürztraminer 2023 Willm

Alsace Réserve AOC Gewürztraminer 2023 Willm

0,75 ℓ
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15.10 €
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Moscato d'Asti DOCG 2025 Massolino

Moscato d'Asti DOCG 2025 Massolino

0,75 ℓ
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12.20 €
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Nahe QbA Riesling Trocken 2025 Günther Schlink

Nahe QbA Riesling Trocken 2025 Günther Schlink

0,75 ℓ
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8.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  11.87 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 11.90 € 
Vouvray AOC La Loire Royale 2024 Marquis de Goulaine

Vouvray AOC La Loire Royale 2024 Marquis de Goulaine

0,75 ℓ
14.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  19.87 €/ℓ
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Alsace AOP Grand Cru Riesling Steinklotz 2021 Arthur Metz

Alsace AOP Grand Cru Riesling Steinklotz 2021 Arthur Metz

0,75 ℓ
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14.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  19.87 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 21.30 € 
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Trentino DOC Bottega Vinai Pinot Grigio 2025 Cavit

Trentino DOC Bottega Vinai Pinot Grigio 2025 Cavit

0,75 ℓ
9.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  13.20 €/ℓ
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Alsace AOP Riesling Vieilles Vignes 2024 Arthur Metz

Alsace AOP Riesling Vieilles Vignes 2024 Arthur Metz

0,75 ℓ
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11.60 €
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Rheinhessen QbA Riesling Hans Baer

Rheinhessen QbA Riesling Hans Baer

3 ℓ, Bag in Box
14.80 €
per piece  (3 ℓ)  4.93 €/ℓ
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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer 2025 Cantina Terlano

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer 2025 Cantina Terlano

0,75 ℓ
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17.30 €
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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Grigio Unterebner 2023 Tramin

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Grigio Unterebner 2023 Tramin

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93
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26.10 €
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Moscato d'Asti DOCG Vigna Senza Nome 2025 Braida

Moscato d'Asti DOCG Vigna Senza Nome 2025 Braida

0,75 ℓ
12.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  16.67 €/ℓ
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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Joseph 2025 Hofstätter

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Joseph 2025 Hofstätter

0,75 ℓ
16.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  22.27 €/ℓ
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Collio DOC Tenuta Sant'Helena Pinot Grigio Rocciaponca 2025 Fantinel

Collio DOC Tenuta Sant'Helena Pinot Grigio Rocciaponca 2025 Fantinel

0,75 ℓ
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13.90 €
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Lowest price: 15.50 € 
Friuli Isonzo Pinot Grigio DOC Gris 2022 Lis Neris

Friuli Isonzo Pinot Grigio DOC Gris 2022 Lis Neris

0,75 ℓ
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27.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  36.27 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 28.70 € 
Friuli Isonzo DOC Pinot Grigio Rive Alte Dessimis 2024 Vie di Romans

Friuli Isonzo DOC Pinot Grigio Rive Alte Dessimis 2024 Vie di Romans

0,75 ℓ
30.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  41.07 €/ℓ
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