Most advice about pairing wine with spicy food points in the same direction: choose an aromatic white, a sparkling wine or perhaps something with a little sweetness. There are good reasons for this. Chilli can make the alcohol in wine feel warmer and tannins more severe. A cool glass of Riesling or Gewürztraminer can soften that experience beautifully. But white wine is not the only possibility. Pairing red wine with spicy food can seem counter-intuitive, but the right style
