Now has entered the cold winter, in this cold season is most suitable to eat some spicy delicacies, can satisfy the taste buds of hot, still can resist the cold of winter, let the whole body warm up.
At this time, of course, wine matching is indispensable.
So which wines go perfectly with it?
Spiciness increases bitterness, sensation, acidity and the burn of alcohol. It also reduces the perception of body, richness, sweetness and fruit. To pair with spiciness, choose one of the following types of wine:
Fruity, sweet white wines are the perfect accompaniment to spicy dishes. Sweet or fruity flavors can balance the heat and burn in the mouth. Chilled to the right degree, the wine can soothe the mouth.
It is important to note that the white wine chosen should have little or no oak influence. This is because too much oak is likely to mask the fresh floral and fruity aromas of the wine and combine with the thick and rich spicy dishes, which can actually numb the mouth.
2. Low alcohol and tannin content of red wine in the choice of red wine with spicy dishes, the most concern is tannins and alcohol content, this is because under the highlight of chili, tannin tight acerbity feeling and the burning sensation of alcohol will become more apparent, thereby aggravating oral load, so wine should avoid alcohol and wine with high tannin.
In addition, the intense fruit and crisp acidity of the wine can also refresh the mouth and sweep away tiredness.
1. German Riesling is a well-known aromatic grape variety, and the wines produced from it are fragrant and fragrant, with pure fruit aromas of apple, citrus, peach and apricot and wonderful acidity. Germany is undoubtedly the most famous Riesling wine region, producing many riesling wines with different styles and sweetness.
Both the light, fruity Troen and the sweeter Spatlese rieslings work well with spicy dishes such as Sichuan cuisine.
These wines are lower in alcohol and do not cause more burning sensation in the mouth;
The strong fruit and fresh acidity of the wine will sweep away the tiredness of the mouth and remove the spicy and spice left in the mouth by the food.
Sparkling wines such as Champagne are not the first choice with spicy dishes, but they are also a good choice.
Overall, most sparkling wines have lively bubbles, crisp acidity and intense aromas, which, when chilled to 6-10 ¡ã C, slowly fill the mouth and revive the previously numbed taste buds, ready for the next delicious bite.
In addition, if you are a seafood lover, a bottle of Brut champagne is the perfect choice for fish, crab and other seafood dishes cooked with chilies. It not only refreshes the mouth, but also brings out the umami flavor in the food.
If you want to pair red wine with spicy dishes, Beaujolais nouveau is the best choice.
The wines, made in France’s Beaujolais region from Gamay grapes by Carbonic Mration or Semi-carboniceration, are light bodied with fresh acidity and soft tannins.
Fruity yet lively, with banana and bubblegum flavors from carbon dioxide impregnation.
In addition, Beaujolais nouveau, which is served at 13 ¡ã C, is lightly chilled before drinking, which can also bring some soothing effects to the mouth.
Pinot Noir is perhaps an all-rounder in the world of wine and table pairing, serving with many different types and styles of food.
Pinot noir wines typically have fresh, intense aromas and flavors of strawberries, cherries and raspberries. They are light, low in tannins and have a crisp acidity that works well with spicy vegetables, chicken and beef dishes.
But when it comes to pairing pinot noir with spicy dishes, it’s best to look for New World pinot noirs, such as those from California and Oregon, because they tend to have more bold, immediate fruit flavors than Old World pinot noir, which freshen the mouth better.
At the same time, it is not easy to be overwhelmed by the flavor of the dishes.
In addition to these types of wines, crisp white wines such as Gewurztraminer, Arnaud, Chenin Blanc, and some fruity, fresh red wines such as Grenache and barbera are great accompaniment to spicy dishes.
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