Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes)

bodybody: 0.55fatfat: 0.30saltsalt: 0.55umamiumami: 0.60acidityacidity: 0.15sweetnesssweetness: 0.50heatheat: 0.60aromaticsaromatics: 0.70bitternessbitterness: 0.05
Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) × Jurançon
winedishbodywine: body 0.65dish: body 0.55aciditywine: acidity 1.00dish: acidity 0.15sweetnesswine: sweetness 0.75dish: sweetness 0.50aromaticswine: aromatics 0.80dish: aromatics 0.70bitternesswine: bitterness 0.10dish: bitterness 0.05alcoholwine: alcohol 0.70oakwine: oak 0.20fatdish: fat 0.30saltdish: salt 0.55umamidish: umami 0.60heatdish: heat 0.60

Best with

Jurançon 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. (+0.64)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. (+0.27)acid cuts fat
Tokaji Aszú 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. (+0.72)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. (+0.27)acid cuts fatOak and spice heat clash, exaggerating bitterness and char. (-0.21)oak × heat
Niagara Icewine 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. (+0.72)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. (+0.27)acid cuts fatA dessert-sweet wine turns cloying against a lean savoury dish. (-0.17)too sweet
Vouvray 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. (+0.27)acid cuts fatOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.16)sweet tames heatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.27)alcohol × heat
Alsace Gewurztraminer 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. (+0.40)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.27)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. (-0.27)alcohol × heat
Marsala 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. (+0.72)intensity matchOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.36)sweet tames heatThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.27)acid cuts fatOak and spice heat clash, exaggerating bitterness and char. (-0.30)oak × heat

Better avoided

Madeira Harmony 71/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+1.00)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.72)intensity matchOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.40)sweet tames heatThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.27)acid cuts fatTannin binds the fat and protein of a rich dish, softening as it does. (+0.21)tannin binds fatTannin against raw, briny seafood turns sharply metallic. (-0.16)tannin × brineOak 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
Barbera d'Asti Harmony 50/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.90)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.72)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.27)acid cuts fatTannin binds the fat and protein of a rich dish, softening as it does. (+0.21)tannin binds fatTannin against raw, briny seafood turns sharply metallic. (-0.16)tannin × brineA dish far sweeter than the wine strips its fruit and leaves it sour. (-0.30)sweetness floorTannin 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 43/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.80)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.64)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.27)acid cuts fatTannin binds the fat and protein of a rich dish, softening as it does. (+0.21)tannin binds fatWine and dish share a family of aromas, so they echo each other. (+0.15)shared aromasTannin against raw, briny seafood turns sharply metallic. (-0.16)tannin × brineA dish far sweeter than the wine strips its fruit and leaves it sour. (-0.30)sweetness floorTannin 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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