🌶 Picante y Atrevido

El picante destruye el tanino y reseca los tintos secos. Ganan el bajo alcohol, el azúcar residual y servir frío.

39 platos — Pregúntale a Scott sobre Picante y Atrevido

BBQ Brisket

Smoked beef brisket combines fat, bark, smoke, and often sweet sauce.

Mejor maridaje $
Bold California Zinfandel

Its generous fruit, spice, and warmth meet sweet smoke, barbecue sauce, and deeply browned flavors.

También buenos
Argentine Malbec $
Bold Cabernet or Bordeaux blend $$$

Beef Tartare

Raw chopped beef with capers, mustard, herbs, egg yolk, and salty seasoning.

Mejor maridaje $$$
Traditional-method sparkling wine

Its bubbles, acidity, and leesy texture scrub the palate and make rich, fried, salty, or delicate foods feel precise.

También buenos
Crisp light red $
Bone-dry Riesling $$

Biryani

Spiced rice with meat or vegetables is aromatic, savory, and moderately rich.

Mejor maridaje $$
Off-dry Riesling

Its gentle sweetness, low alcohol, and bright acidity cool spice, flatter salt, and refresh rich sauces.

También buenos
Aromatic Gewurztraminer or Viognier $$
Traditional-method sparkling wine $$$

Braised Lamb

Slow-cooked lamb has deep savor, soft texture, and often warm spice.

Mejor maridaje $
Southern Rhône GSM blend

Its ripe fruit, pepper, and warm herbal notes meet roasted or braised flavors while staying softer than a Cabernet-shaped wine.

También buenos
Aged Nebbiolo $$$
Bold Rhône-style Syrah $$

Butter Chicken

Tomato, butter, cream, and warm spice make a rich gentle curry.

Mejor maridaje $$
Aromatic Gewurztraminer or Viognier

Its perfume, rounded fruit, and low-to-moderate acidity can meet spice, ginger, saffron, and aromatic sauces.

También buenos
Off-dry Riesling $$
Richer Rhône-style white $$

Butternut Squash Soup

Sweet squash soup is creamy, earthy, and often gently spiced.

Mejor maridaje $$
Oaked buttery Chardonnay

Its creamy texture and oak spice mirror butter, cheese, cream, and shellfish richness without needing sweetness.

También buenos
Off-dry Riesling $$
Richer Rhône-style white $$

Carne Asada Tacos

Grilled beef tacos combine char, lime, salsa, herbs, and corn tortilla.

Mejor maridaje $$
Iberian Tempranillo

Its savory red fruit, oak polish, and moderate tannin feel comfortable with grilled meat, paprika, lamb, and slow-cooked sauces.

También buenos
Argentine Malbec $
Bold California Zinfandel $

Ceviche

Citrus-cured seafood is bright, raw, saline, and often chile-spiked.

Mejor maridaje $$
Crisp mineral Loire-style white

Its high acidity and mineral edge make the food feel cleaner, brighter, and more precise, especially with herbs or seafood.

También buenos
Iberian white $
Fino or Manzanilla Sherry $

Chiles Rellenos

Stuffed peppers bring chile flavor, cheese richness, tomato, and often frying.

Mejor maridaje $
Dry Provençal-style rosé

Its dry red-fruit core, citrus edge, and light tannin bridge vegetables, seafood, poultry, and Mediterranean herbs.

También buenos
Off-dry Riesling $$
Bold California Zinfandel $

Dim Sum

A mixed dim sum table asks for one flexible wine across many textures.

Mejor maridaje $$$
Traditional-method sparkling wine

Its bubbles, acidity, and leesy texture scrub the palate and make rich, fried, salty, or delicate foods feel precise.

También buenos
Pét-nat ancestral-method sparkling wine $
Off-dry Riesling $$

Falafel

Fried chickpea fritters with herbs, tahini, pickles, and pita need freshness.

Mejor maridaje $$
Crisp mineral Loire-style white

Its high acidity and mineral edge make the food feel cleaner, brighter, and more precise, especially with herbs or seafood.

También buenos
Darker Bandol-style rosé $$
Fino or Manzanilla Sherry $

Fried Chicken

Salty, crunchy fried poultry needs freshness, bubbles, or a little sweetness.

Mejor maridaje $$
Off-dry Riesling

Its gentle sweetness, low alcohol, and bright acidity cool spice, flatter salt, and refresh rich sauces.

También buenos
Traditional-method sparkling wine $$$
Dry Provençal-style rosé $

Gazpacho

Chilled tomato and vegetable soup is bright, raw, and acid-driven.

Mejor maridaje $
Aromatic Sauvignon Blanc

Its green-herb lift, citrus, and high acidity work with fresh vegetables, goat cheese, herbs, and chile-lime seasoning.

También buenos
Fino or Manzanilla Sherry $
Dry Provençal-style rosé $

Green Curry Chicken

Coconut, green chile, herbs, and chicken create a spicy aromatic curry.

Mejor maridaje $$
Off-dry Riesling

Its gentle sweetness, low alcohol, and bright acidity cool spice, flatter salt, and refresh rich sauces.

También buenos
Aromatic Gewurztraminer or Viognier $$
Aromatic Sauvignon Blanc $

Hummus Platter

Chickpea puree with tahini, lemon, garlic, olive oil, and vegetables.

Mejor maridaje $
Dry Provençal-style rosé

Its dry red-fruit core, citrus edge, and light tannin bridge vegetables, seafood, poultry, and Mediterranean herbs.

También buenos
Crisp mineral Loire-style white $$
Fino or Manzanilla Sherry $

Kung Pao Chicken

Chicken, peanuts, chile, and sweet-sour sauce need fruit and restraint.

Mejor maridaje $$
Off-dry Riesling

Its gentle sweetness, low alcohol, and bright acidity cool spice, flatter salt, and refresh rich sauces.

También buenos
Aromatic Gewurztraminer or Viognier $$
Dry Provençal-style rosé $

Lamb Kofta

Spiced grilled lamb meatballs bring char, cumin, herbs, and fat.

Mejor maridaje $
Southern Rhône GSM blend

Its ripe fruit, pepper, and warm herbal notes meet roasted or braised flavors while staying softer than a Cabernet-shaped wine.

También buenos
Iberian Tempranillo $$
Darker Bandol-style rosé $$

Lamb Vindaloo

Hot, tangy lamb curry puts vinegar, chile, and spice in the foreground.

Mejor maridaje $$
Aromatic Gewurztraminer or Viognier

Its perfume, rounded fruit, and low-to-moderate acidity can meet spice, ginger, saffron, and aromatic sauces.

También buenos
Off-dry Riesling $$
Traditional-method sparkling wine $$$

Lentil Stew

Earthy lentils, vegetables, herbs, and stock make a savory vegetarian stew.

Mejor maridaje $
Tart medium red

Its acidity keeps tomato, cheese, and roasted flavors lively while moderate tannin gives just enough grip.

También buenos
Southern Rhône GSM blend $
Darker Bandol-style rosé $$

Mapo Tofu

Tofu, chile bean paste, Sichuan pepper, and meat create heat and umami.

Mejor maridaje $$
Aromatic Gewurztraminer or Viognier

Its perfume, rounded fruit, and low-to-moderate acidity can meet spice, ginger, saffron, and aromatic sauces.

También buenos
Off-dry Riesling $$
Crisp light red $

Mole Poblano

Complex chile, spice, chocolate, and seed sauce creates a layered pairing.

Mejor maridaje $$
Off-dry Riesling

Its gentle sweetness, low alcohol, and bright acidity cool spice, flatter salt, and refresh rich sauces.

También buenos
Bold California Zinfandel $
Southern Rhône GSM blend $

Moussaka

Layered eggplant, lamb, tomato, spice, and bechamel make a rich bake.

Mejor maridaje $
Tart medium red

Its acidity keeps tomato, cheese, and roasted flavors lively while moderate tannin gives just enough grip.

También buenos
Southern Rhône GSM blend $
Bold Cabernet or Bordeaux blend $$$

Pad Thai

Sweet-sour noodles with peanut, lime, fish sauce, and mild heat need lift.

Mejor maridaje $$
Off-dry Riesling

Its gentle sweetness, low alcohol, and bright acidity cool spice, flatter salt, and refresh rich sauces.

También buenos
Aromatic Gewurztraminer or Viognier $$
Dry Provençal-style rosé $

Paella

Saffron rice with seafood, chicken, sausage, or vegetables is savory and flexible.

Mejor maridaje $$
Darker Bandol-style rosé

Its fuller body and savory pink-fruit depth give more grip for duck, lamb, beans, and robust Mediterranean plates.

También buenos
Iberian white $
Fino or Manzanilla Sherry $

Palak Paneer

Spinach, paneer, and gentle spice make an earthy vegetarian curry.

Mejor maridaje $$
Off-dry Riesling

Its gentle sweetness, low alcohol, and bright acidity cool spice, flatter salt, and refresh rich sauces.

También buenos
Aromatic Sauvignon Blanc $
Dry Provençal-style rosé $

Pasta Cacio e Pepe

Pasta, Pecorino, and black pepper create a salty, creamy, peppery dish.

Mejor maridaje $$
Bone-dry Riesling

Its piercing acidity and mineral drive give structure without oak, making delicate seafood and salty dishes taste sharper.

También buenos
Italian coastal white $
Oaked buttery Chardonnay $$

Peking Duck

Crisp duck skin, pancakes, scallions, and hoisin create sweet-savory richness.

Mejor maridaje $$
Silky Pinot Noir

It brings perfume, gentle tannin, and savory red fruit without forcing the food into a heavy red-wine frame.

También buenos
Off-dry Riesling $$
Traditional-method sparkling wine $$$

Pork Belly

Rich layers of pork fat and meat call for acid, bubbles, or aromatic lift.

Mejor maridaje $$
Off-dry Riesling

Its gentle sweetness, low alcohol, and bright acidity cool spice, flatter salt, and refresh rich sauces.

También buenos
Traditional-method sparkling wine $$$
Amontillado or Oloroso Sherry $$

Pulled Pork

Slow-cooked pork shoulder often combines smoke, sweetness, vinegar, and spice.

Mejor maridaje $$
Off-dry Riesling

Its gentle sweetness, low alcohol, and bright acidity cool spice, flatter salt, and refresh rich sauces.

También buenos
Bold California Zinfandel $
Argentine Malbec $

Ramen

Savory broth, noodles, pork, egg, and tare make a salty umami bowl.

Mejor maridaje $$
Off-dry Riesling

Its gentle sweetness, low alcohol, and bright acidity cool spice, flatter salt, and refresh rich sauces.

También buenos
Traditional-method sparkling wine $$$
Crisp light red $

Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower turns nutty, browned, and savory, especially with spice.

Mejor maridaje $$
Oaked buttery Chardonnay

Its creamy texture and oak spice mirror butter, cheese, cream, and shellfish richness without needing sweetness.

También buenos
Crisp mineral Loire-style white $$
Traditional-method sparkling wine $$$

Sashimi

Raw sliced fish is even more delicate than sushi because there is no rice buffer.

Mejor maridaje $$$
Traditional-method sparkling wine

Its bubbles, acidity, and leesy texture scrub the palate and make rich, fried, salty, or delicate foods feel precise.

También buenos
Crisp mineral Loire-style white $$
Fino or Manzanilla Sherry $

Shakshuka

Eggs poached in tomato-pepper sauce create a spicy, acidic brunch dish.

Mejor maridaje $
Dry Provençal-style rosé

Its dry red-fruit core, citrus edge, and light tannin bridge vegetables, seafood, poultry, and Mediterranean herbs.

También buenos
Tart medium red $
Aromatic Sauvignon Blanc $

Shrimp

Sweet shellfish is light but gains range from garlic, spice, or frying.

Mejor maridaje $
Iberian white

Its peach, citrus, and sea-spray freshness work where shellfish, rice, herbs, or lime need a clean white.

También buenos
Aromatic Sauvignon Blanc $
Fino or Manzanilla Sherry $

Sushi Omakase

A sequence of raw fish and seasoned rice demands precision and low tannin.

Mejor maridaje $$
Crisp mineral Loire-style white

Its high acidity and mineral edge make the food feel cleaner, brighter, and more precise, especially with herbs or seafood.

También buenos
Traditional-method sparkling wine $$$
Fino or Manzanilla Sherry $

Sweet Potato

Sweet potato brings earthy sweetness, soft texture, and often warm spice.

Mejor maridaje $$
Off-dry Riesling

Its gentle sweetness, low alcohol, and bright acidity cool spice, flatter salt, and refresh rich sauces.

También buenos
Aromatic Gewurztraminer or Viognier $$
Oaked buttery Chardonnay $$

Tapas Platter

A mixed tapas spread needs versatile wines for salt, oil, seafood, and smoke.

Mejor maridaje $
Fino or Manzanilla Sherry

Its bone-dry, saline, almondy profile is outstanding with salt, seafood, olives, ham, and briny flavors.

También buenos
Amontillado or Oloroso Sherry $$
Bold California Zinfandel $

Tofu

Tofu is texture-first and sauce-driven, ranging from delicate to boldly spicy.

Mejor maridaje $
Aromatic Sauvignon Blanc

Its green-herb lift, citrus, and high acidity work with fresh vegetables, goat cheese, herbs, and chile-lime seasoning.

También buenos
Off-dry Riesling $$
Traditional-method sparkling wine $$$

Tom Yum

Hot-sour soup with lemongrass, lime, chile, and shrimp is sharply aromatic.

Mejor maridaje $
Aromatic Sauvignon Blanc

Its green-herb lift, citrus, and high acidity work with fresh vegetables, goat cheese, herbs, and chile-lime seasoning.

También buenos
Off-dry Riesling $$
Traditional-method sparkling wine $$$
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