What wine goes with chili con carne?
Chili con carne is spicy, herby and rich, with beans, minced meat and tomato. Primitivo from Puglia has ripe, sweet fruit that tames the heat. Syrah or Shiraz adds pepper and spice. Beaujolais is a lighter choice. A Riesling with some residual sugar cools the palate. Don't choose a wine with a lot of alcohol or tannin: it makes the chillies hotter.
Top pairings
- Primitivo★★★
Good pairings
- Syrah / Shiraz★★
- Beaujolais★★
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