Kimchi-jjigae (kimchi & pork stew)

bodybody: 0.65fatfat: 0.55saltsalt: 0.65umamiumami: 0.80acidityacidity: 0.55sweetnesssweetness: 0.10heatheat: 0.65aromaticsaromatics: 0.80bitternessbitterness: 0.10
Kimchi-jjigae (kimchi & pork stew) × Jurançon
winedishbodywine: body 0.65dish: body 0.65aciditywine: acidity 1.00dish: acidity 0.55sweetnesswine: sweetness 0.75dish: sweetness 0.10aromaticswine: aromatics 0.80dish: aromatics 0.80bitternesswine: bitterness 0.10dish: bitterness 0.10alcoholwine: alcohol 0.70oakwine: oak 0.20fatdish: fat 0.55saltdish: salt 0.65umamidish: umami 0.80heatdish: heat 0.65

Best with

Jurançon 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 matchOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.52)sweet tames heatThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.49)acid cuts fatA dessert-sweet wine turns cloying against a lean savoury dish. (-0.20)too sweet
Mosel Riesling Harmony 100/100
Their flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.72)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 fatOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.28)sweet tames heat
Alsace Gewurztraminer Harmony 99/100
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. (+0.32)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 aromasThe wine needs acidity to match a tart dish, or it tastes flat beside it. (-0.20)acidity floorHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.29)alcohol × heat
Côtes de Provence rosé Harmony 99/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.68)weight matchTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.51)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. (+0.21)shared aromasHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.53)alcohol × heat
Crémant de Bordeaux Harmony 99/100
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. (+0.49)acid cuts fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.41)intensity matchWine 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. (-0.43)alcohol × heat
Niagara Icewine Harmony 99/100
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 matchOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.52)sweet tames heatThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.49)acid cuts fatA dessert-sweet wine turns cloying against a lean savoury dish. (-0.29)too sweet

Better avoided

Barbera d'Asti Harmony 70/100
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. (+0.49)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
Primitivo di Manduria Harmony 59/100
Their flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.72)intensity matchWine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.60)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. (-0.47)alcohol × heatTannin and chilli heat amplify each other — bitter, harsh, metallic. (-0.60)tannin × heat
Arbois Trousseau Harmony 59/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.60)weight matchThe wine's acidity cuts the richness of the dish and refreshes the palate. (+0.49)acid cuts fatTheir flavour intensities meet, so the pairing stays balanced. (+0.48)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. (+0.23)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

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