Dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken)

bodybody: 0.60fatfat: 0.55saltsalt: 0.60umamiumami: 0.65acidityacidity: 0.15sweetnesssweetness: 0.40heatheat: 0.60aromaticsaromatics: 0.75bitternessbitterness: 0.05
Dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) × Alsace Gewurztraminer
winedishbodywine: body 0.75dish: body 0.60aciditywine: acidity 0.35dish: acidity 0.15sweetnesswine: sweetness 0.25dish: sweetness 0.40aromaticswine: aromatics 0.95dish: aromatics 0.75bitternesswine: bitterness 0.15dish: bitterness 0.05alcoholwine: alcohol 0.65fatdish: fat 0.55saltdish: salt 0.60umamidish: umami 0.65heatdish: heat 0.60

Best with

Alsace Gewurztraminer Harmony 100/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.70)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.48)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. (-0.27)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. (+0.72)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.49)acid cuts fatOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.48)sweet tames heat
Tokaji Aszú 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. (+0.80)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.49)acid cuts fatOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.48)sweet tames heatOak and spice heat clash, exaggerating bitterness and char. (-0.21)oak × heat
Niagara Icewine 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. (+0.80)intensity matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.49)acid cuts fatOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.48)sweet tames heatA dessert-sweet wine turns cloying against a lean savoury dish. (-0.16)too sweet
Moscato d'Asti Harmony 99/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.50)weight 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 fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.40)intensity match
Côtes de Provence rosé Harmony 99/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.78)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. (+0.49)acid cuts fatWine 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. (-0.49)alcohol × heat

Better avoided

Madeira Harmony 75/100
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. (+0.49)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
Barbera d'Asti Harmony 53/100
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 matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.49)acid cuts fatTannin binds the fat and protein of a rich dish, softening as it does. (+0.28)tannin binds fatA dish far sweeter than the wine strips its fruit and leaves it sour. (-0.18)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
Primitivo di Manduria Harmony 45/100
Their flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.80)intensity matchWine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.50)weight matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.49)acid cuts fatTannin binds the fat and protein of a rich dish, softening as it does. (+0.35)tannin binds fatWine and dish share a family of aromas, so they echo each other. (+0.16)shared aromasOak and spice heat clash, exaggerating bitterness and char. (-0.21)oak × heatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.43)alcohol × heatTannin and chilli heat amplify each other — bitter, harsh, metallic. (-0.60)tannin × heat

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