The Pairing Library
Chilli con carne with rice
The chilli calls for moderate alcohol and soft tannin, because both alcohol and grip make the burn fiercer. Tomato in the sauce needs a wine with good acidity, and cumin and smoked paprika favour juicy red fruit over heavy oak.
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