Sundubu-jjigae (spicy soft tofu stew)

bodybody: 0.55fatfat: 0.50saltsalt: 0.60umamiumami: 0.75acidityacidity: 0.20sweetnesssweetness: 0.10heatheat: 0.70aromaticsaromatics: 0.75bitternessbitterness: 0.05
Sundubu-jjigae (spicy soft tofu stew) × Côtes de Provence rosé
winedishbodywine: body 0.49dish: body 0.55aciditywine: acidity 0.61dish: acidity 0.20sweetnesswine: sweetness 0.05dish: sweetness 0.10aromaticswine: aromatics 0.62dish: aromatics 0.75bitternesswine: bitterness 0.16dish: bitterness 0.05alcoholwine: alcohol 0.72fatdish: fat 0.50saltdish: salt 0.60umamidish: umami 0.75heatdish: heat 0.70

Best with

Côtes de Provence rosé Harmony 100/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.88)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.59)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. (+0.19)shared aromasHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.57)alcohol × heat
Pinot Grigio delle Venezie 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. (+0.45)acid cuts fatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.63)alcohol × heat
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. (+0.64)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
Santorini Assyrtiko 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. (+0.45)acid cuts fatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.63)alcohol × heat
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. (+0.48)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. (-0.29)alcohol × heat
English Sparkling Harmony 100/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.94)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.46)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. (-0.43)alcohol × heat

Better avoided

Barbera d'Asti Harmony 93/100
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 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. (-0.63)alcohol × heat
Arbois Trousseau Harmony 84/100
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. (+0.45)acid cuts fatTannin 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
Cannonau di Sardegna Harmony 81/100
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. (+0.41)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. (-0.63)alcohol × heat

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