Khao soi (northern Thai curry noodles)

bodybody: 0.60fatfat: 0.65saltsalt: 0.60umamiumami: 0.70acidityacidity: 0.40sweetnesssweetness: 0.30heatheat: 0.45aromaticsaromatics: 0.80bitternessbitterness: 0.10
Khao soi (northern Thai curry noodles) × Alsace Gewurztraminer
winedishbodywine: body 0.75dish: body 0.60aciditywine: acidity 0.35dish: acidity 0.40sweetnesswine: sweetness 0.25dish: sweetness 0.30aromaticswine: aromatics 0.95dish: aromatics 0.80bitternesswine: bitterness 0.15dish: bitterness 0.10alcoholwine: alcohol 0.65fatdish: fat 0.65saltdish: salt 0.60umamidish: umami 0.70heatdish: heat 0.45

Best with

Alsace Gewurztraminer Harmony 100/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.70)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. (-0.20)alcohol × heat
Marsala Harmony 99/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.80)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.72)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.58)acid cuts fatOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.36)sweet tames heatWine and dish share a family of aromas, so they echo each other. (+0.19)shared aromasOak and spice heat clash, exaggerating bitterness and char. (-0.27)oak × heat
Côtes de Provence rosé Harmony 99/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.78)weight matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.55)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. (+0.21)shared aromasHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.36)alcohol × heat
Crémant de Bordeaux Harmony 99/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+1.00)weight matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.58)acid cuts fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.41)intensity matchHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.32)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. (+0.60)weight matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.58)acid cuts fatOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.28)sweet tames heat
Jurançon Harmony 99/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.90)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.80)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.58)acid cuts fatOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.36)sweet tames heat

Better avoided

Barbera d'Asti Harmony 50/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+1.00)weight matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.58)acid cuts fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.56)intensity matchTannin binds the fat and protein of a rich dish, softening as it does. (+0.28)tannin binds fatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.41)alcohol × heatTannin and chilli heat amplify each other — bitter, harsh, metallic. (-0.48)tannin × heat
Dolcetto d'Alba Harmony 48/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.90)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.48)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. (-0.41)alcohol × heatTannin and chilli heat amplify each other — bitter, harsh, metallic. (-0.54)tannin × heat
Madeira Harmony 46/100
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. (+0.58)acid cuts fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.56)intensity matchOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.36)sweet tames heatTannin binds the fat and protein of a rich dish, softening as it does. (+0.28)tannin binds fatOak and spice heat clash, exaggerating bitterness and char. (-0.27)oak × heatTannin and chilli heat amplify each other — bitter, harsh, metallic. (-0.48)tannin × heat

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