Ojingeo-bokkeum (spicy stir-fried squid)

bodybody: 0.45fatfat: 0.35saltsalt: 0.60umamiumami: 0.65acidityacidity: 0.20sweetnesssweetness: 0.35heatheat: 0.65aromaticsaromatics: 0.75bitternessbitterness: 0.05
Ojingeo-bokkeum (spicy stir-fried squid) × Mosel Riesling
winedishbodywine: body 0.40dish: body 0.45aciditywine: acidity 0.90dish: acidity 0.20sweetnesswine: sweetness 0.35dish: sweetness 0.35aromaticswine: aromatics 0.75dish: aromatics 0.75bitternesswine: bitterness 0.10dish: bitterness 0.05alcoholwine: alcohol 0.25fatdish: fat 0.35saltdish: salt 0.60umamidish: umami 0.65heatdish: heat 0.65

Best with

Mosel 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 fatOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.28)sweet tames heat
Côtes de Provence rosé Harmony 100/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.92)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. (+0.24)shared aromasHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.53)alcohol × heat
Moscato d'Asti Harmony 100/100
Wine and dish are matched in weight, so neither overpowers the other. (+0.80)weight matchOff-dry sweetness tames chilli heat where a dry wine would inflame it. (+0.48)sweet tames heatTheir 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. (+0.32)acid cuts fat
Vinho Verde 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. (+0.72)intensity matchThe 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. (-0.32)alcohol × heat
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. (+0.56)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. (+0.16)sweet tames heatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.27)alcohol × heat
Jurançon 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. (+0.60)weight 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. (+0.32)acid cuts fat

Better avoided

Lambrusco Harmony 74/100
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 fatHigh alcohol with no sweetness to soften it magnifies chilli burn. (-0.32)alcohol × heatTannin and chilli heat amplify each other — bitter, harsh, metallic. (-0.48)tannin × heat
Madeira Harmony 70/100
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. (+0.40)sweet tames heatThe 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 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
Arbois Trousseau Harmony 68/100
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. (+0.32)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 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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