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Wine Pairing
Chicken Wings

Chicken Wings

Our Best Pairing Suggestions:


Spicy Wings
Some residual sugar is needed for spicy wings:

Riesling Spätlese (Germany)
Gewürztraminer (France)

Smokey Wings (BBQ)
Peppery wines goes great with sweet and smoky wings:

Syrah/Shiraz (World)
Zinfandel (USA)

Honey Wings
Notes of Honey need floral sweetness:

Chenin Blanc (France)
Müller-Thurgau (Germany)
Riesling Spätlese (Germany)

Italian Garlic Wings
Garlic wings need a light Italian wine:

Pinot Grigio (Italy)

Lemon Wings
Lemon wings need a zesty white:

Sauvignon Blanc (World)
Rueda White (Spain)

Mild Wings
Mild wings go best with soft tannins:

Pinot Noir (World)
Merlot (France)
Bordeaux Right Bank (France)

Crispy Wings
Bubbles and acidity cut through rich and crispy skin:

Champagne (France)
Metodo Classico (Italy)
Cava (Spain)
Sekt (Germany)
Sparkling Rosé (World)

Description

The fundamental thing to keep in mind, when pairing wine with chicken, is to create a balance between the flavors.


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