{"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":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you a big fan of spicy food? How about a big fan of wine? Now, how about both?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sip Something Sweet<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Bottles?<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riesling, Chenin Blanc, and Gewurztraminer have just enough sugar to tame the heat without overpowering the flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bounce To Bubbles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, this can also go in the opposite direction if not paired directly. You don\u2019t want to go <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">too heavy<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoot for spicy foods that also have a little fattiness to them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go for bubbles that have some sweetness to them (Moscato d\u2019Asti or Lambrusco, for example).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for some acidity in the wines as well, to counteract the spice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soothe With a Chilled Red<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you ever just want to drop an ice cube on your tongue when your mouth is aflame? Well, that might not actually feel as good as it sounds, as the big shift from hot to cold could do more \u201cdamage\u201d than good. Instead, shoot for a little bit of a chill from a wine that\u2019s got a light body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How\u2019s this work? A low tannin, low alcohol, fruit-forward, chilled red wine will refresh and slightly chill the heat present in your mouth. Try it out!<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Bottle Picks<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple reds like Gamay, Pinot Noir, and Beaujolais will chill and tame your mouth in just the right way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid Oaked out Wines<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a quick tip for you\u2014avoid oaky wines while you\u2019re pairing with spicy dishes. Why? It\u2019s not that they won\u2019t necessarily relieve the spice, but rather that you\u2019ll lose out on the brilliant flavors of the dish.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try Matching to Aromas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our last expert tip for pairing wine with spicy food speaks to aroma matching. If you\u2019re eating something that\u2019s heavy in Chinese five spice, then a plummy Pinot Noir will work well, since it contains hints of those spices. Indian dishes that are doused in cardamom, clove, coriander, and more, will match well with wines that also have those spices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at the descriptions on the wines to determine which spices are present, and then try to match that to your dish. Here\u2019s the key\u2014this works better for those who need a red wine with dinner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head to Wines \u2018Til Sold Out to get all the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">discount fine wine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you need to test out these theories! Your mouth will thank you!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a big fan of spicy food? How about a big fan of wine? Now, how about both? You may not believe it, but wine can really complement the robust flavor palette of spicy food. 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