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.

Moscato d'Asti DOCG 2025 Cascina Valle Asinari

Moscato d'Asti DOCG 2025 Cascina Valle Asinari

0,75 ℓ
Discount 25%
12.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  16.80 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 16.90 € 
Vino Spumante Brut Bolle di Gioia Conti Thun

Vino Spumante Brut Bolle di Gioia Conti Thun

0,75 ℓ
Discount 6%
16.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  21.47 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 17.30 € 
Breedekloof WO Chenin Blanc 2024 Bergsig

Breedekloof WO Chenin Blanc 2024 Bergsig

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
22.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  29.60 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 23.40 €
Rheingau QbA Riesling Trocken 2022 Künstler

Rheingau QbA Riesling Trocken 2022 Künstler

0,75 ℓ
25.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  34.40 €/ℓ
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Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC 2025 Sig. Tom Bre

Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC 2025 Sig. Tom Bre

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
12.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  16.13 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 12.70 €
Alsace AOC Grand Cru Furstentum Riesling 2022 Albert Mann

Alsace AOC Grand Cru Furstentum Riesling 2022 Albert Mann

0,75 ℓ
79.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  106.53 €/ℓ
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Savennières AOC Le Bel Ouvrage 2018 Domaine Laureau

Savennières AOC Le Bel Ouvrage 2018 Domaine Laureau

0,75 ℓ
67 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  89.33 €/ℓ
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Alsace AOC Grand Cru Wineck-Schlossberg Riesling 2022 Albert Mann

Alsace AOC Grand Cru Wineck-Schlossberg Riesling 2022 Albert Mann

0,75 ℓ
97.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  130.53 €/ℓ
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