Kimchi-jjigae (kimchi & pork stew)

bodybody: 0.65fatfat: 0.55saltsalt: 0.65umamiumami: 0.80acidityacidity: 0.55sweetnesssweetness: 0.10heatheat: 0.65aromaticsaromatics: 0.80bitternessbitterness: 0.10
Kimchi-jjigae (kimchi & pork stew) × Alsace Gewurztraminer
winedishbodywine: body 0.75dish: body 0.65aciditywine: acidity 0.35dish: acidity 0.55sweetnesswine: sweetness 0.25dish: sweetness 0.10aromaticswine: aromatics 0.95dish: aromatics 0.80bitternesswine: bitterness 0.15dish: bitterness 0.10alcoholwine: alcohol 0.65fatdish: fat 0.55saltdish: salt 0.65umamidish: umami 0.80heatdish: heat 0.65

Best with

Alsace Gewurztraminer 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. (+0.56)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 aromasThe wine needs acidity to match a tart dish, or it tastes flat beside it. (-0.20)acidity floorHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.29)alcohol × heat
Jurançon Harmony 100/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+1.00)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.80)intensity matchOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.52)sweet tames heatThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.49)acid cuts fatA dessert-sweet wine turns cloying against a lean savoury dish. (-0.20)too sweet
Côtes de Provence rosé Harmony 100/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.68)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.51)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.49)acid cuts fatWine 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. (-0.53)alcohol × heat
Crémant de Bordeaux Harmony 100/100
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. (+0.49)acid cuts fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.41)intensity matchWine 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. (-0.43)alcohol × heat
Fiano di Avellino Harmony 100/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+1.00)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.56)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.49)acid cuts fatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.58)alcohol × heat
Santorini Assyrtiko Harmony 100/100
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. (+0.49)acid cuts fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.48)intensity matchHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.58)alcohol × heat

Better avoided

Barbera d'Asti Harmony 82/100
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. (+0.49)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. (-0.58)alcohol × heat
Cannonau di Sardegna Harmony 70/100
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. (+0.32)tannin binds fatTannin and chilli heat amplify each other — bitter, harsh, metallic. (-0.54)tannin × heatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.58)alcohol × heat
Arbois Trousseau Harmony 66/100
Wine 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. (+0.49)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. (+0.23)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

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