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.

Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC Grigio Fumo 2022 Sandro De Bruno

Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC Grigio Fumo 2022 Sandro De Bruno

0,75 ℓ
Discount 23%
9.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  13.20 €/ℓ
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Friuli DOC Pinot Grigio Ramato Gossip 2024 Di Lenardo

Friuli DOC Pinot Grigio Ramato Gossip 2024 Di Lenardo

0,75 ℓ
10.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  14.27 €/ℓ
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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
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19.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  26.53 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 21.10 € 
Alsace AOC Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg 2020 Michel Fonné

Alsace AOC Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg 2020 Michel Fonné

0,75 ℓ
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39.20 €
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Anjou AOC Blanc 2023 Thibaud Boudignon

Anjou AOC Blanc 2023 Thibaud Boudignon

0,75 ℓ
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39.20 €
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Worcester Chenin Blanc WO 2024 Alvi's Drift

Worcester Chenin Blanc WO 2024 Alvi's Drift

0,75 ℓ
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10.50 €
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Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Cantina Valle Isarco

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

0,75 ℓ
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12.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.07 €/ℓ
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Coastal Region Chenin Blanc WO 21 Gables 2022 Spier

Coastal Region Chenin Blanc WO 21 Gables 2022 Spier

0,75 ℓ
35.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  46.93 €/ℓ
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Rheingau QbA Riesling Tradition fruchtsüß 2023 Robert Weil

Rheingau QbA Riesling Tradition fruchtsüß 2023 Robert Weil

0,75 ℓ
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29.30 €
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Alsace AOC Riesling 2023 Dopff au Moulin

Alsace AOC Riesling 2023 Dopff au Moulin

0,75 ℓ
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15 €
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Alsace AOC Riesling Grand Cru Mambourg 2021 Michel Fonné

Alsace AOC Riesling Grand Cru Mambourg 2021 Michel Fonné

0,75 ℓ
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35.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  47.73 €/ℓ
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Bonnezeaux AOC La Chapelle 2015 Château de Fesles

Bonnezeaux AOC La Chapelle 2015 Château de Fesles

500 ㎖
27.70 €
per bottle  (0,5 ℓ)  55.40 €/ℓ
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Venezia DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Torresella

Venezia DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Torresella

0,75 ℓ
9.80 €
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Alsace AOC Gewürztraminer 2020 Trimbach

Alsace AOC Gewürztraminer 2020 Trimbach

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29.30 €
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Valdadige Pinot Grigio DOC Pian del Griso 2023 Conti Bossi Fedrigotti

Valdadige Pinot Grigio DOC Pian del Griso 2023 Conti Bossi Fedrigotti

0,75 ℓ
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13 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.33 €/ℓ
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Alsace Réserve AOC Riesling 2024 Gustave Lorentz

Alsace Réserve AOC Riesling 2024 Gustave Lorentz

0,75 ℓ
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20.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  27.20 €/ℓ
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Vicenza DOC Pinot Grigio Torre dei Vescovi 2024 Colli Vicentini

Vicenza DOC Pinot Grigio Torre dei Vescovi 2024 Colli Vicentini

0,75 ℓ
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13.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  18 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 14.20 €
Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Riesling Graf 2024 Kellerei Meran Burggräfler

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Riesling Graf 2024 Kellerei Meran Burggräfler

0,75 ℓ
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20.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  27.73 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 21.90 €
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