Many people think it is impossible to drink wine with spicy food, but it is definitely possible. Mexican, Indian, Thai, Chinese… Many of the World’s cuisines are famous for their use of spices and chilies in their dishes. Riesling and other slightly sweet white wines are excellent parings with spicy and flavourful dishes. What is the best food pairing with Riesling? Most sommeliers will tell you to pair it with spicy food and we agree 100%. Riesling is best served cooled at 7-10☌ (45-48 ☏). Spätlese, Auslese or Trockenbeerenauslese = Sweet.If you are buying Riesling from Germany, you might see any of these on the label. In the food paring suggestions below, you will find the best suggestions for the different styles. In order to find the best food to pair with your bottle of Riesling, you need to know if it is a dry, off-dry or a sweet Riesling. Aromatic profile - pair it with flavourful dishes.It is one of the few wines that can be matched with stronger flavours and spices, which makes Riesling a safe choice with Asian and Mexican cuisine. Hint of sweetness - possible to pair it with spicy and/or sweet food.Very high acidity - possible to pair it with fatty and/or acid food.When pairing Riesling with food, it is important to take into consideration the following characteristics of the grape: Riesling is an aromatic and versatile wine which pairs well with many different types of food thanks to its high acidity and hint of sweetness. Other popular Riesling areas include Alsace in France, Finger Lakes and California in the USA, Wachau region in Austria and Eden Valley in Australia. Germany is the largest producer of Riesling, especially Mosel Valley, Rhine Valley, Pfalz and Baden. Riesling is, no matter the sweetness level, rarely aged in oak. The sweet style contains a high amount of sugar and pairs very well with desserts. Lately, the dry style is becoming increasingly popular. It is characterized for its tingling high acidity and notes of citrus, beeswax, jasmin and steely minerality. The most famous Riesling style is the semi-sweet style which has a fresh acidity and hints of sweetness. You will find dry, semi-sweet, sweet, sparkling and late harvest styles of this grape variety. Riesling is made in many different sweetness levels. It is considered one of the top three white grape varieties, together with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Riesling is an aromatic white grape which originally comes from the Rhine region in Germany. In this guide you will find everything you need to know about Riesling food paring. In order to make it easier for you to find the perfect food for your bottle of Riesling, we have also included a section of best food parings for three different types of Riesling dry, off-dry and sweet. When the pairing is done correctly, it tastes heavenly. The different sweetness levels of this aromatic wine can make it tricky to pair it with food. It is produced all over the world, but mostly in Germany. With its high acidity, floral aromas and intense citrus flavours it matches perfectly with a wide range of food. Riesling is probably the most famous sweet and aromatic white wine. This paring guide will help you to find the best food for your bottle of Riesling. This fresh wine pairs well with many different dishes, especially spicy foods and snacks. Riesling food pairing can be a bit of challenge as the wine can be booth sweet and dry.
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