If you like Thai food, come check it out! Recommended wines that go well with Thai food

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If you like wine, you'll want to pair it with any dish. This time we will introduce "Thai food" and wine pairing. When you think of Thai food, many people think of beer rather than wine. Actually, I was. However, after living in Europe, I became more familiar with wine...and when I tried wine and Thai food, it was even more delicious! ! Please try new Thai food and wine pairings with "Wine that goes well with Thai food"!

“Slightly sweet and fruity” wines go well with Thai food.

Thai cuisine, which has a complex interplay of spiciness, sweetness, sourness, and aromas of spices, has a slightly sweet wine that mellows the palate and carries the aroma. It goes well with ``fruity'' wines. For example, we recommend these wines
  • sweet white wine
  • Mild and fruity red wine
  • rosé wine
Let's take a closer look at each one.

Wine that goes well with Thai food ① Sweet white wine

The most recommended wine to go with Thai food is a slightly sweet and aromatic white wine. For example, Germany's representative white wine, ``Riesling,'' has a rich aroma, and ``Pinot Gris,'' which has a strong fruit flavor and richness. The "gentle sweetness" mellows out the "spicy" that remains after eating Thai food, and brings a soft aroma.

Wine that goes well with Thai food ② Gentle and fruity red wine

For those who want to drink red wine with Thai food, we recommend a gentle and fruity red wine. Hot and spicy Thai food goes well with light, fruity wines rather than astringent or heavy wines with lots of tannins. Be sure to try wines made from Gamay, Pinot Noir, Chianti, Rioja, and more.

Wine that goes well with Thai food ③ Rosé wine

When you want to have a light drink to go with Thai food, we recommend a gentle, sweet rosé wine. You can enjoy the gentle sweetness of rosé wine and the marriage of spicy Thai cuisine. In France, it is customary to drink chilled rosé as an aperitif in the summer. First, have a drink before your meal. From the second cup onwards, try it with Thai food. What a stylish way to drink it! When you want a refreshing drink, we also recommend sparkling rosé.

Thailand's representative dishes x recommended wines

Thai food includes "fresh spring rolls" which are light like a salad, "tom yam kung" which is very sour, "green curry" which has a mix of sweetness and spiciness... There are many unique dishes. Many people are probably wondering, "Which wine should I pair with which food?" For those people, we would like to introduce some recommended wines that go well with Thailand's representative dishes. First, here is a quick list. Thai food x recommended wine
  • Green curry x New Zealand “Pinot Gris”
  • Tom Yum Goong x Riesling blend white wine
  • Fresh spring rolls x Provence's "rosé wine"
  • Gapao rice x light and fruity “Beaujolais”
  • Pad Thai x Fragrant Spumante “Asti”
We will introduce some recommended wines.

Green curry x New Zealand “Pinot Gris”

The recommended wine that goes well with green curry is Pinot Gris from New Zealand. Vava Sour/Marlboro Pinot Gris [2018 Vintage] 750ml White Wine ¥1,720 (tax included) [blogcard url=https://www.winenation.jp/view/item/000000006052] Green curry with a lingering spiciness and rich coconut milk flavor, combined with the gentle sweetness of pinot gris and a complex fruit flavor and richness. Intertwined. While enjoying the richness and flavor of green curry, enjoy the harmony of fruity aroma and mellow wine.

Tom Yum Goong x Riesling blend white wine

The recommended wine that goes well with tom yum kung is a ``Riesling'' blend, which has an attractive aromatic scent. J & H Selbach/Liebfraumilch Blue Bottle Q.b.A. [2016 Vintage] 750ml White Wine ¥1,190 (tax included) [blogcard url=https://www.winenation.jp/view/item/000000003963] A white wine from Germany with a soft aroma and taste, and a rich sweetness. In addition to Riesling, it is a blend of Silvana and Muller-Thurgau. Tom yum goong is a complex combination of sourness, sweetness, and spiciness, and is characterized by its strong spiciness. By the way...it's best to avoid sparkling wine when serving spicy dishes. This is because it may further irritate the inside of your mouth and increase the spiciness. Let's wrap it up mildly with a gentle sweet white wine.

Fresh spring rolls x Provence's "rosé wine"

The recommended wine that goes well with fresh spring rolls is ``rosé wine'' from Provence in the south of France. Trienne/I. G. P Mediterranee Trienne Rose [2019] 750ml Rosé ¥1,640 (tax included) [blogcard url=https://www.winenation.jp/view/item/000000008057] The flavor of coriander and sweet and spicy sauce go well with a flavorful and fruity rosé wine. Drinking rosé in summer is a classic way to enjoy it in France. Fresh spring rolls that can be eaten like a salad are perfect as an appetizer. Have a French-style Apéro (one glass before dinner) while snacking on fresh spring rolls. Cheers with rosé! How wonderful, isn't it? We also recommend drinking it while enjoying the outdoors in your garden or balcony.

Gapao rice x light and fruity “Beaujolais”

The recommended wine that goes well with gapao rice is Beaujolais, a light and fruity red wine made from Gamay grapes. Pierre Lamotte/ Beaujolais [2018 vintage] 750ml red wine ¥1,440 (tax included) [blogcard url=https://www.winenation.jp/view/item/000000003585] The full-bodied red wine, Beaujolais, goes well with the delicious gapao rice, which is made with flavorful minced meat stir-fried with fish sauce and basil. Some people may think that red wine in the summer might be a bit heavy. Beaujolais, which is fruity and has low tannins, is also delicious when chilled in the refrigerator, so you can enjoy it even in summer! Please try Gapao rice and chilled Beaujolais on a hot summer day!

Pad Thai x Fragrant Spumante “Asti”

The recommended wine that goes well with Pad Thai is Italy's representative sparkling wine "Asti", which has the gorgeous aroma of Muscat, a slight sweetness, and fine bubbles. . Santero/ Asti Secco 958 [NV] 750ml White Foam Sparkling Wine ¥1,190 (tax included) [blogcard url=https://www.winenation.jp/view/item/000000000329] Sweet and spicy noodles with the delicious flavor of shrimp. Pad Thai, which is eaten with a squeeze of lime or lemon, is refreshing with sparkling white wine. Slightly sweet and fruity, Asti is easy to enjoy with just wine (even without the "accompaniment"), so start by toasting with just wine. Next, we recommend pairing it with Thai-style fried noodles Pad Thai. You can relax and enjoy chatting with family and friends.

Summary: Recommended wines for Thai cuisine are sweet white, fruity red, and rosé.

Sweet white, fruity red, and rosé are recommended wines to pair with Thai food. Be more specific...Click here for "Thai food x recommended wine".
  • Green curry x New Zealand “Pinot Gris”
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  • Tom Yum Goong x Riesling blend white wine
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  • Fresh spring rolls x Provence's "rosé wine"
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  • Gapao rice x light and fruity “Beaujolais”
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  • Pad Thai x Fragrant Spumante “Asti”
[blogcard url=https://www.winenation.jp/view/item/000000000329] During the hot summer, you'll want to eat spicy Thai food! If you like wine, try drinking slightly chilled wine with Thai food. I'm planning to enjoy pad thai and rosé on the balcony this weekend while immersing myself in the Asian atmosphere. We hope you enjoy Thai food and wine too!

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