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
Discount 5%
20.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  26.93 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 21.30 € 
Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC 2024 Paladin

Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC 2024 Paladin

0,75 ℓ
Discount 20%
10.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  13.73 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 12.90 € 
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Mosel QbA Riesling Dry Dr. L. 2025 Dr. Loosen

Mosel QbA Riesling Dry Dr. L. 2025 Dr. Loosen

0,75 ℓ
15.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  20.13 €/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
81.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  109.20 €/ℓ
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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Grigio 15 2023 Castelfeder

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Grigio 15 2023 Castelfeder

0,75 ℓ
Discount 13%
16.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  22.53 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 19.50 € 
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Valle del Rapel DO Gewürztraminer Natura 2024 Emiliana

Valle del Rapel DO Gewürztraminer Natura 2024 Emiliana

0,75 ℓ
Not discountable
11.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  14.80 €/ℓ
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Alsace AOC Riesling 2023 Dopff au Moulin

Alsace AOC Riesling 2023 Dopff au Moulin

0,75 ℓ
20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  26.67 €/ℓ
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Vino Spumante Brut Bolle di Gioia Conti Thun

Vino Spumante Brut Bolle di Gioia Conti Thun

0,75 ℓ
19.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  26 €/ℓ
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Alsace Grand Cru AOC Riesling Schoenenbourg 2018 Dopff au Moulin

Alsace Grand Cru AOC Riesling Schoenenbourg 2018 Dopff au Moulin

0,75 ℓ
43.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  58 €/ℓ
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Trentino Superiore DOC Castel Firmian Gewürztraminer 2024 Mezzacorona

Trentino Superiore DOC Castel Firmian Gewürztraminer 2024 Mezzacorona

0,75 ℓ
Discount 25%
13.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  18.40 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 18.50 € 
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Toscana IGT Scabrezza 2025 Marchesi Antinori

Toscana IGT Scabrezza 2025 Marchesi Antinori

0,75 ℓ
Discount 10%
15.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  21.07 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 17.60 € 
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Coastal Region Chenin Blanc WO 21 Gables 2023 Spier

Coastal Region Chenin Blanc WO 21 Gables 2023 Spier

0,75 ℓ
Discount 20%
29.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  39.33 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 36.90 € 
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Breedekloof WO Chenin Blanc 2024 Bergsig

Breedekloof WO Chenin Blanc 2024 Bergsig

0,75 ℓ
Discount 14%
18.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  24.93 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 21.90 € 
Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Aristos Riesling 2023 Cantina Valle Isarco

Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Aristos Riesling 2023 Cantina Valle Isarco

0,75 ℓ
20.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  27.73 €/ℓ
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Valdadige Pinot Grigio DOC Pian del Griso 2024 Conti Bossi Fedrigotti

Valdadige Pinot Grigio DOC Pian del Griso 2024 Conti Bossi Fedrigotti

0,75 ℓ
Discount 11%
13.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.87 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 15.10 € 
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Friuli DOC Pinot Grigio ZamòGrigio 2024 Le Vigne di Zamò

Friuli DOC Pinot Grigio ZamòGrigio 2024 Le Vigne di Zamò

0,75 ℓ
12 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  16 €/ℓ
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Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Pinot Grigio 2025 Livio Felluga

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Pinot Grigio 2025 Livio Felluga

0,75 ℓ
23 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  30.67 €/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
83.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  111.87 €/ℓ
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