Dr. Loosen
Dr. L Riesling
Mosel, Germany
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Its alcohol level is a gentler choice alongside chilli
THE PAIRING NOTES
What wine goes with tacos?
For tacos, 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 tacos, compare lower-alcohol wines with softer tannins. A little sweetness may help if your version is especially hot.
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.
Check the individual wine
Wines from the same grape can differ in body, alcohol and sweetness. Compare those details in the profiles below; a grape name alone cannot establish how a bottle will work with 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.
Beringer Main & Vine
White Zinfandel
California, United States
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Its alcohol level is a gentler choice alongside chilli
Cielo e Terra
Freschello Massimo M Winemaker Blend
Veneto, Italy
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Its alcohol level is a gentler choice alongside chilli
Barefoot
Merlot
California, United States
- Its body suits the weight of the dish
- Lower recorded tannin avoids adding a drying edge to spice