Dan dan noodles

bodybody: 0.55fatfat: 0.60saltsalt: 0.65umamiumami: 0.75acidityacidity: 0.20sweetnesssweetness: 0.15heatheat: 0.60aromaticsaromatics: 0.80bitternessbitterness: 0.15
Dan dan noodles × Alsace Gewurztraminer
winedishbodywine: body 0.75dish: body 0.55aciditywine: acidity 0.35dish: acidity 0.20sweetnesswine: sweetness 0.25dish: sweetness 0.15aromaticswine: aromatics 0.95dish: aromatics 0.80bitternesswine: bitterness 0.15dish: bitterness 0.15alcoholwine: alcohol 0.65fatdish: fat 0.60saltdish: salt 0.65umamidish: umami 0.75heatdish: heat 0.60

Best with

Alsace Gewurztraminer Harmony 100/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.60)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.56)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.32)acid cuts fatOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.20)sweet tames heatWine and dish share a family of aromas, so they echo each other. (+0.15)shared aromasHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.27)alcohol × heat
Côtes de Provence rosé Harmony 100/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.88)weight matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.54)acid cuts fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.51)intensity matchWine and dish share a family of aromas, so they echo each other. (+0.19)shared aromasHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.49)alcohol × heat
Jurançon Harmony 100/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.80)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.80)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.54)acid cuts fatOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.48)sweet tames heatA dessert-sweet wine turns cloying against a lean savoury dish. (-0.16)too sweet
Wachau Grüner Veltliner Harmony 100/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.90)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.56)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.54)acid cuts fatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.54)alcohol × heat
Mosel Riesling Harmony 99/100
Their flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.72)intensity matchWine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.70)weight matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.54)acid cuts fatOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.28)sweet tames heat
Vouvray Harmony 99/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.90)weight matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.54)acid cuts fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.48)intensity matchOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.16)sweet tames heatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.27)alcohol × heat

Better avoided

Barbera d'Asti Harmony 74/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.90)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.56)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.54)acid cuts fatTannin binds the fat and protein of a rich dish, softening as it does. (+0.28)tannin binds fatTannin and chilli heat amplify each other — bitter, harsh, metallic. (-0.48)tannin × heatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.54)alcohol × heat
Arbois Trousseau Harmony 68/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.80)weight matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.54)acid cuts fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.48)intensity matchTannin binds the fat and protein of a rich dish, softening as it does. (+0.28)tannin binds fatWine and dish share a family of aromas, so they echo each other. (+0.15)shared aromasTannin and chilli heat amplify each other — bitter, harsh, metallic. (-0.48)tannin × heatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.54)alcohol × heat
Dolcetto d'Alba Harmony 66/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+1.00)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.48)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.41)acid cuts fatTannin binds the fat and protein of a rich dish, softening as it does. (+0.39)tannin binds fatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.54)alcohol × heatTannin and chilli heat amplify each other — bitter, harsh, metallic. (-0.66)tannin × heat

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