{"id":5259,"date":"2021-12-15T12:00:46","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T17:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/?p=5259"},"modified":"2021-12-17T15:35:32","modified_gmt":"2021-12-17T20:35:32","slug":"expert-tips-for-pairing-wine-with-spicy-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/expert-tips-for-pairing-wine-with-spicy-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Tips for Pairing Wine With Spicy Food"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you a big fan of spicy food? How about a big fan of wine? Now, how about both?<\/span><\/p>\n

You may not believe it, but wine can really complement the robust flavor palette of spicy food. With thousands of wine options in the world, it\u2019s not surprising that there\u2019s a bottle out there to pair with the spiciest of foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Want to learn how to pair your wine with your family\u2019s favorite spicy dish? Follow these expert tips for pairing wine with spicy food. You\u2019ll never reach to chug a glass of milk again!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sip Something Sweet<\/span><\/h2>\n

Sweetness helps calm roiling taste buds. Have you ever had some honey after eating something that set your mouth on fire? Instant relief!<\/span><\/p>\n

This same idea applies to sweet wines after a bite of Szechuan noodles. So, what should you look for? Peruse the label for some residual sugar\u2014those are the wines that\u2019ll wrap that spice in a nice, big, cooling hug.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which Bottles?<\/span><\/h5>\n

Riesling, Chenin Blanc, and Gewurztraminer have just enough sugar to tame the heat without overpowering the flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bounce To Bubbles<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bubbles and spice go hand-in-hand. How? They both target the same pain receptors in your mouth. They feel the spice from chiles, but they also feel the surge from carbonation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, this can also go in the opposite direction if not paired directly. You don\u2019t want to go <\/span>too heavy<\/span><\/i> with spice and then only pair with a lightly carbonated wine. The level of spice-to-bubble has to be quite equal. Here\u2019s how:<\/span><\/p>\n