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 Pinot Grigio 2025 Elena Walch

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Grigio 2025 Elena Walch

0,75 ℓ
14.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  19.87 €/ℓ
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Moscato d'Asti DOCG 2025 Massolino

Moscato d'Asti DOCG 2025 Massolino

0,75 ℓ
Discount 5%
10.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  14.53 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 11.50 € 
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Rheinhessen QbA Riesling Hans Baer

Rheinhessen QbA Riesling Hans Baer

3 ℓ, Bag in Box
13.90 €
per piece  (3 ℓ)  4.63 €/ℓ
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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
30.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  40.80 €/ℓ
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Nahe QbA Riesling Trocken 2025 Günther Schlink

Nahe QbA Riesling Trocken 2025 Günther Schlink

0,75 ℓ
Discount 30%
8.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  11.07 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 11.90 € 
Trentino DOC Pinot Grigio Bottega Vinai 2025 Cavit

Trentino DOC Pinot Grigio Bottega Vinai 2025 Cavit

0,75 ℓ
9.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  13.20 €/ℓ
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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Grigio 2025 Franz Haas

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Grigio 2025 Franz Haas

0,75 ℓ
Discount 8%
11.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  15.87 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 13 € 
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Collio DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Schiopetto

Collio DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Schiopetto

0,75 ℓ
91
96
91
Discount 6%
20.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  27.33 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 21.90 € 
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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Aimè 2025 Girlan

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Aimè 2025 Girlan

0,75 ℓ
Discount 11%
13.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.60 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 14.90 € 
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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer 2025 St. Michael Eppan

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer 2025 St. Michael Eppan

0,75 ℓ
Discount 10%
14.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  19.20 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 16 € 
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Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio DOCG Conte Emo Capodilista

Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio DOCG Conte Emo Capodilista

0,75 ℓ
90
90
13.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.87 €/ℓ
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Alsace Réserve AOC Gewürztraminer 2023 Willm

Alsace Réserve AOC Gewürztraminer 2023 Willm

0,75 ℓ
Discount 10%
15.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  20.13 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 16.80 € 
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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
Discount 13%
8.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  11.87 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 10.30 € 
Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Flora 2023 Girlan

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Gewürztraminer Flora 2023 Girlan

0,75 ℓ
Discount 9%
22.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  30 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 24.90 € 
Moscato d'Asti DOCG Bosc D'la Rei 2025 Beni di Batasiolo

Moscato d'Asti DOCG Bosc D'la Rei 2025 Beni di Batasiolo

0,75 ℓ
Discount 10%
11.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  14.93 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 12.50 € 
Terre Siciliane IGT Pinot Grigio 2025 Ziobaffa

Terre Siciliane IGT Pinot Grigio 2025 Ziobaffa

0,75 ℓ
Discount 30%
8.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  11.47 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 12.40 € 
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Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Gewürztraminer 2025 Abbazia di Novacella

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

0,75 ℓ
Discount 5%
13.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  18.40 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 14.60 € 
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Trentino DOC Pinot Grigio 2025 Cantina La-Vis

Trentino DOC Pinot Grigio 2025 Cantina La-Vis

0,75 ℓ
10.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  13.87 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
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