Pork stir-fry with holy basil (pad krapow)

bodybody: 0.50fatfat: 0.50saltsalt: 0.65umamiumami: 0.75acidityacidity: 0.15sweetnesssweetness: 0.20heatheat: 0.65aromaticsaromatics: 0.85bitternessbitterness: 0.10
Pork stir-fry with holy basil (pad krapow) × Alsace Gewurztraminer
winedishbodywine: body 0.75dish: body 0.50aciditywine: acidity 0.35dish: acidity 0.15sweetnesswine: sweetness 0.25dish: sweetness 0.20aromaticswine: aromatics 0.95dish: aromatics 0.85bitternesswine: bitterness 0.15dish: bitterness 0.10alcoholwine: alcohol 0.65fatdish: fat 0.50saltdish: salt 0.65umamidish: umami 0.75heatdish: heat 0.65

Best with

Alsace Gewurztraminer Harmony 100/100
Their flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.64)intensity matchWine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.50)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 aromasHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.29)alcohol × heat
Côtes de Provence rosé Harmony 100/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.98)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. (+0.43)intensity matchWine and dish share a family of aromas, so they echo each other. (+0.31)shared aromasHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.53)alcohol × heat
Sancerre 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. (+0.72)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.45)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. (-0.45)alcohol × heat
Argentine Torrontés 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. (+0.64)intensity 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
Wachau Grüner Veltliner 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. (+0.48)intensity 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
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 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. (+0.72)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.45)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. (-0.45)alcohol × heat

Better avoided

Arbois Trousseau Harmony 77/100
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 fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.40)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
Barbera d'Asti Harmony 76/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.80)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.48)intensity 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 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
Madeira Harmony 60/100
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. (+0.45)acid cuts fatOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.40)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. (-0.30)oak × heatTannin and chilli heat amplify each other — bitter, harsh, metallic. (-0.48)tannin × heat

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