Spicy food is often overpowering so it can be hard to find a wine to square up, but Rob Buckhaven has sourced three worthy matches
1 Lime Cordial
Dr L Riesling (£5.79, Sainsbury’s) has a lime-blossom affinity with spicy fish.
Blagger’s guide
Parts of the German Mosel region, where this wine is produced, have volcanic soil that adds a spicy character.
2 Mocha Choca
Casillero del Diablo Carmenère (£5, Asda) faces fiery food with a blackberry backbone.
Blagger’s guide
“Carmenère” derives from the French word “carmin”, meaning “deep red”, due to its colour.
3 Merry Berries
Mateus Rosé (£4.49, Tesco) has the right level of sweetness to pair with spicy food.
Blagger’s guide
Mateus Rosé is losing its unfashionable ’70s reputation, and wine experts are starting to take it seriously.
Need some spicy recipes? Click here!
Filed under: Food and Wine Tagged: lime cordial, merry berries, mocha choca, Rob Buckhaven, spicy food
