Vegetarian curry & Alsace
Vegetarian curry, spicy and aromatic, is one of the most difficult dishes to pair with wine. An off-dry Alsace Gewurztraminer is the exception that proves the rule: its exotic aromas and slight sweetness soften the spices while creating a fascinating aromatic dialogue.
Recommendation by Trinqo AI sommelier
Recommended wines
Off-dry Alsace Gewurztraminer
- Grape:
- Gewurztraminer
- Serving temperature:
- 10-12°C
Lychee and sweet spice aromas that echo the curry's spices, slight sweetness that tempers the chilli
Off-dry Alsace Riesling
- Grape:
- Riesling
- Serving temperature:
- 10-12°C
For less spicy curries, the acidity and minerality of off-dry Riesling create a refined balance
Sommelier tip
The general rule: the spicier the curry, the more residual sweetness the wine needs to soften the spices. Absolutely avoid tannic reds — their tannins amplify in contact with spices and create an unpleasant bitterness.
Frequently asked questions
- What wine with curry?
- An off-dry Alsace Gewurztraminer. Its slight sweetness and exotic aromas are rare among wines capable of pairing with Indian spices.
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