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 Valle Isarco DOC Aristos Pinot Grigio 2024 Cantina Valle Isarco

Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Aristos Pinot Grigio 2024 Cantina Valle Isarco

0,75 ℓ
21.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  28.93 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Alsace Réserve AOC Riesling 2024 Gustave Lorentz

Alsace Réserve AOC Riesling 2024 Gustave Lorentz

0,75 ℓ
27.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  36.40 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Friuli DOC Pinot Grigio ZamòGrigio 2024 Le Vigne di Zamò

Friuli DOC Pinot Grigio ZamòGrigio 2024 Le Vigne di Zamò

0,75 ℓ
11.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  15.33 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Langhe DOC Riesling Era Ora 2025 Borgogno

Langhe DOC Riesling Era Ora 2025 Borgogno

0,75 ℓ
Discount 10%
21.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  28.67 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 23.90 € 
Only 5 left
Alsace AOC Riesling Mosaik 2023 Kuentz-Bas

Alsace AOC Riesling Mosaik 2023 Kuentz-Bas

0,75 ℓ
21.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  28.13 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 5 left
Vino Spumante Brut Bolle di Gioia Conti Thun

Vino Spumante Brut Bolle di Gioia Conti Thun

0,75 ℓ
Discount 18%
14.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  19.33 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 17.90 € 
Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Grigio 15 2025 Castelfeder

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Grigio 15 2025 Castelfeder

0,75 ℓ
17.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  23.20 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 11 left
Garda DOC Pinot Grigio Centofilari 2024 Gerardo Cesari

Garda DOC Pinot Grigio Centofilari 2024 Gerardo Cesari

0,75 ℓ
13 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.33 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Venezia DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Torresella

Venezia DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Torresella

0,75 ℓ
10.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  14.13 €/ℓ
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Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC 2024 Paladin

Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC 2024 Paladin

0,75 ℓ
10.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  14.27 €/ℓ
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Langhe DOC Riesling Clem 2023 Ca' Viola

Langhe DOC Riesling Clem 2023 Ca' Viola

0,75 ℓ
92
93
23 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  30.67 €/ℓ
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Valle d'Aosta DOP Pinot Gris 2023 Rosset Terroir

Valle d'Aosta DOP Pinot Gris 2023 Rosset Terroir

0,75 ℓ
21.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  29.20 €/ℓ
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Alsace AOC Grand Cru Furstentum Riesling 2022 Albert Mann

Alsace AOC Grand Cru Furstentum Riesling 2022 Albert Mann

0,75 ℓ
85.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  114.53 €/ℓ
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Vin de France Chenin Blanc La Minée Haute 2022 Château de Bonnezeaux

Vin de France Chenin Blanc La Minée Haute 2022 Château de Bonnezeaux

0,75 ℓ
80.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  107.87 €/ℓ
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Mosel QbA Prädikatswein Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese 2014 Dr. Loosen

Mosel QbA Prädikatswein Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese 2014 Dr. Loosen

0,75 ℓ
93
53 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  70.67 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 4 left
Oltrepò Pavese IGT Riesling Settenani 2023 Tenuta Fornace

Oltrepò Pavese IGT Riesling Settenani 2023 Tenuta Fornace

0,75 ℓ
20.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  26.93 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 5 left
Wachau DAC Loiben Riesling 2024 Pichler Krutzler

Wachau DAC Loiben Riesling 2024 Pichler Krutzler

0,75 ℓ
37.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  50.40 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 8 left
Garda DOC Pinot Grigio Centofilari 2023 Gerardo Cesari

Garda DOC Pinot Grigio Centofilari 2023 Gerardo Cesari

0,75 ℓ
13.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.87 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
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