Herb & Spice · Red Pepper
Chili & Wine
Wine Pairing Guide
Chili heat calls for wines with sweetness or fruit richness to temper the burn and refresh the palate.
Best Wine Pairings
#1 Best Match
Zinfandel
#2 Best Match
Grenache
#3 Best Match
off-dry Riesling
#4 Best Match
Gewürztraminer
Why It Works
Off-dry Riesling is the classic spicy food pairing — its residual sugar and high acidity cool chili heat while its stone fruit provides refreshment. Zinfandel's jammy body can match bold chili.
FAQ
What wine pairs with chili?
Off-dry Riesling is the classic spicy food pairing — its residual sugar and high acidity cool chili heat while its stone fruit provides refreshment. Zinfandel's jammy body can match bold chili.