Dr. Loosen
Dr. L Riesling
Mosel, Germany
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Its acidity suits the tangy ingredients
THE PAIRING NOTES
What wine goes with bulgogi?
For bulgogi, look for freshness and softer tannin, with alcohol low enough to avoid amplifying the chilli. Preparation and seasoning can change the pairing, even when the main ingredient stays the same.
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What to look for in the wine
Allow for chilli heat
Chilli can make alcohol feel warmer and tannin more severe. For bulgogi, compare lower-alcohol wines with softer tannins. A little sweetness may help if your version is especially hot.
Keep enough acidity in the wine
Tangy ingredients can make a low-acid wine seem flat. Choose a fresh wine for bulgogi and check the acidity reading where it is available. Taste your sauce before settling on the bottle.
Consider a softer texture
Savoury ingredients can bring out bitterness and drying tannin in a wine. A supple red or a textured white is worth considering here, particularly when mushrooms or vegetables are central to your recipe.
Bottles to consider
These suggestions compare a typical preparation with the available wine profiles. Add your own recipe in the pairing tool for a closer match.
Peller Estates
Vidal Icewine
Niagara Peninsula, Canada
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Its acidity suits the tangy ingredients
Nederburg
The Winemaster's Noble Late Harvest
Coastal Region, South Africa
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Its acidity suits the tangy ingredients
Carlo Rossi
Sweet Red
California, United States
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Its acidity suits the tangy ingredients