Liuzhou river-snail rice noodles (luosifen)

bodybody: 0.60fatfat: 0.50saltsalt: 0.70umamiumami: 0.90acidityacidity: 0.50sweetnesssweetness: 0.05heatheat: 0.60aromaticsaromatics: 0.95bitternessbitterness: 0.15
Liuzhou river-snail rice noodles (luosifen) × Alsace Gewurztraminer
winedishbodywine: body 0.75dish: body 0.60aciditywine: acidity 0.35dish: acidity 0.50sweetnesswine: sweetness 0.25dish: sweetness 0.05aromaticswine: aromatics 0.95dish: aromatics 0.95bitternesswine: bitterness 0.15dish: bitterness 0.15alcoholwine: alcohol 0.65fatdish: fat 0.50saltdish: salt 0.70umamidish: umami 0.90heatdish: heat 0.60

Best with

Alsace Gewurztraminer Harmony 100/100
Their flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.80)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. (+0.32)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 aromasSweetness against real saltiness — the Roquefort-and-Sauternes principle. (+0.15)sweet × saltThe wine needs acidity to match a tart dish, or it tastes flat beside it. (-0.15)acidity floorHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.27)alcohol × heat
Argentine Torrontés Harmony 100/100
Their flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.80)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. (+0.45)acid cuts fatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.54)alcohol × heat
Crémant de Bordeaux Harmony 100/100
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. (+0.45)acid cuts fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.17)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
Jurançon 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 matchOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.48)sweet tames heatThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.45)acid cuts fatSweetness against real saltiness — the Roquefort-and-Sauternes principle. (+0.23)sweet × saltA dessert-sweet wine turns cloying against a lean savoury dish. (-0.25)too sweet
Santorini Assyrtiko Harmony 100/100
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. (+0.45)acid cuts fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.24)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. (-0.54)alcohol × heat
Mosel Riesling Harmony 99/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.60)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.48)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.45)acid cuts fatOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.28)sweet tames heatSweetness against real saltiness — the Roquefort-and-Sauternes principle. (+0.21)sweet × salt

Better avoided

Barbera d'Asti Harmony 68/100
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. (+0.45)acid cuts fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.32)intensity matchTannin binds the fat and protein of a rich dish, softening as it does. (+0.28)tannin binds fatFirm tannin against a very salty dish turns bitter and drying. (-0.18)tannin × saltTannin 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 54/100
Wine 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. (+0.45)acid cuts fatTannin binds the fat and protein of a rich dish, softening as it does. (+0.28)tannin binds fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.24)intensity matchWine and dish share a family of aromas, so they echo each other. (+0.23)shared aromasFirm tannin against a very salty dish turns bitter and drying. (-0.18)tannin × saltTannin 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
Madeira Harmony 42/100
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. (+0.45)acid cuts fatOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.40)sweet tames heatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.32)intensity matchTannin binds the fat and protein of a rich dish, softening as it does. (+0.28)tannin binds fatSweetness against real saltiness — the Roquefort-and-Sauternes principle. (+0.23)sweet × saltFirm tannin against a very salty dish turns bitter and drying. (-0.18)tannin × saltOak and spice heat clash, exaggerating bitterness and char. (-0.30)oak × heatTannin and chilli heat amplify each other — bitter, harsh, metallic. (-0.48)tannin × heat

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