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.

Garda DOC Pinot Grigio Centofilari 2024 Gerardo Cesari

Garda DOC Pinot Grigio Centofilari 2024 Gerardo Cesari

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
12.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  16.93 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 13.40 €
Trentino DOC Clinga 2020 Cantina La-Vis

Trentino DOC Clinga 2020 Cantina La-Vis

0,75 ℓ
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15.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  20.27 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 17.80 € 
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Collio DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Livon

Collio DOC Pinot Grigio 2024 Livon

0,75 ℓ
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13.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  18 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 14.20 €
Savennières AOC Le Bel Ouvrage 2020 Domaine Laureau

Savennières AOC Le Bel Ouvrage 2020 Domaine Laureau

0,75 ℓ
64.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  86.53 €/ℓ
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Pfalz QbA Haardt Riesling 2023 Müller-Catoir

Pfalz QbA Haardt Riesling 2023 Müller-Catoir

0,75 ℓ
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30.60 €
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Vin de France Chenin Blanc Les Plantes 2023 Château de Bonnezeaux

Vin de France Chenin Blanc Les Plantes 2023 Château de Bonnezeaux

0,75 ℓ
57.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  76.67 €/ℓ
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Collio DOC Pinot Grigio 2025 Cormòns

Collio DOC Pinot Grigio 2025 Cormòns

0,75 ℓ
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12.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  16.67 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 13.10 €
Friuli Colli Orientali Pinot Grigio DOC 2020 Castello di Buttrio

Friuli Colli Orientali Pinot Grigio DOC 2020 Castello di Buttrio

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18.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  24.80 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 19.60 €
Margaret River GI Petit Lot Mousseux 2021 Windows Estate

Margaret River GI Petit Lot Mousseux 2021 Windows Estate

0,75 ℓ
55 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  73.33 €/ℓ
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Anjou AOC Blanc Effusion 2022 Patrick Baudouin

Anjou AOC Blanc Effusion 2022 Patrick Baudouin

0,75 ℓ
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39.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  52.27 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 45.80 € 
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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
15.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  21.20 €/ℓ
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Vin de France Chenin Blanc La Montagne 2023 Château de Bonnezeaux

Vin de France Chenin Blanc La Montagne 2023 Château de Bonnezeaux

0,75 ℓ
58 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  77.33 €/ℓ
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Coastal Region WO Chenin Blanc Bergkelder Selection 2023 Fleur du Cap

Coastal Region WO Chenin Blanc Bergkelder Selection 2023 Fleur du Cap

0,75 ℓ
24.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  33.20 €/ℓ
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Langhe DOC Riesling Clem 2024 Ca' Viola

Langhe DOC Riesling Clem 2024 Ca' Viola

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23.30 €
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Mosel QbA Riesling Auslese Zeltinger Sonnenuhr *** 2019 Markus Molitor

Mosel QbA Riesling Auslese Zeltinger Sonnenuhr *** 2019 Markus Molitor

0,75 ℓ
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138 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  184 €/ℓ
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Vin de France Chenin Blanc Inter-Val 2023 Château de Bonnezeaux

Vin de France Chenin Blanc Inter-Val 2023 Château de Bonnezeaux

0,75 ℓ
91.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  122.53 €/ℓ
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Garda DOC Pinot Grigio Centofilari 2023 Gerardo Cesari

Garda DOC Pinot Grigio Centofilari 2023 Gerardo Cesari

0,75 ℓ
13.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  18.40 €/ℓ
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Venezia Giulia IGT Pinot Grigio del Pompiere 2023 Schiopetto

Venezia Giulia IGT Pinot Grigio del Pompiere 2023 Schiopetto

0,75 ℓ
90
16.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  21.73 €/ℓ
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