Chana masala

bodybody: 0.50fatfat: 0.35saltsalt: 0.50umamiumami: 0.55acidityacidity: 0.50sweetnesssweetness: 0.15heatheat: 0.40aromaticsaromatics: 0.75bitternessbitterness: 0.10
Chana masala × Mosel Riesling
winedishbodywine: body 0.40dish: body 0.50aciditywine: acidity 0.90dish: acidity 0.50sweetnesswine: sweetness 0.35dish: sweetness 0.15aromaticswine: aromatics 0.75dish: aromatics 0.75bitternesswine: bitterness 0.10dish: bitterness 0.10alcoholwine: alcohol 0.25fatdish: fat 0.35saltdish: salt 0.50umamidish: umami 0.55heatdish: heat 0.40

Best with

Mosel Riesling 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. (+0.80)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. (+0.28)sweet tames heatWine and dish share a family of aromas, so they echo each other. (+0.22)shared aromas
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. (+0.64)intensity matchWine and dish share a family of aromas, so they echo each other. (+0.35)shared aromasThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.32)acid cuts fatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.36)alcohol × heat
Rheingau Riesling 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. (+0.80)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.32)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. (-0.22)alcohol × heat
Rueda Harmony 100/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.89)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.74)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.32)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. (-0.36)alcohol × heat
Côtes de Provence rosé Harmony 99/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.98)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. (+0.32)acid cuts fatWine and dish share a family of aromas, so they echo each other. (+0.17)shared aromasHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.32)alcohol × heat
Marsala Harmony 99/100
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. (+0.32)sweet tames heatThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.32)acid cuts fatWine and dish share a family of aromas, so they echo each other. (+0.19)shared aromasOak and spice heat clash, exaggerating bitterness and char. (-0.24)oak × heat

Better avoided

Savoie Mondeuse Harmony 84/100
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 matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.32)acid cuts fatTannin binds the fat and protein of a rich dish, softening as it does. (+0.24)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. (-0.15)tannin × brineHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.36)alcohol × heatTannin and chilli heat amplify each other — bitter, harsh, metallic. (-0.48)tannin × heat
Arbois Trousseau Harmony 81/100
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. (+0.32)acid cuts fatTannin binds the fat and protein of a rich dish, softening as it does. (+0.24)tannin binds fatWine and dish share a family of aromas, so they echo each other. (+0.23)shared aromasHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.36)alcohol × heatTannin and chilli heat amplify each other — bitter, harsh, metallic. (-0.48)tannin × heat
Burgenland Blaufränkisch Harmony 69/100
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. (+0.32)acid cuts fatTannin binds the fat and protein of a rich dish, softening as it does. (+0.24)tannin binds fatWine and dish share a family of aromas, so they echo each other. (+0.23)shared aromasOak and spice heat clash, exaggerating bitterness and char. (-0.15)oak × heatTannin against raw, briny seafood turns sharply metallic. (-0.15)tannin × brineHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.36)alcohol × heatTannin and chilli heat amplify each other — bitter, harsh, metallic. (-0.48)tannin × heat

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