Indian

Butter Chicken

creamy • spiced • comfort food

Also known as: murgh makhani

Top Pour:  Alsace Gewürztraminer

Aromatic spice and gentle sweetness wrap around creamy tomato gravy and chili heat.

Body: mediumAcidity: mediumSweetness: off-dry

Why it works

  • Aromatics mirror warm spice profiles like fenugreek and garam masala.
  • Residual sugar softens chili heat without muting sauce richness.

Signature aromas

lycheeroseginger

Bottle inspiration

Trimbach Gewürztraminer 2021

Alsace, France • classic

Lychee, rosewater, and ginger spice with a plush, off-dry finish.

Solid Alternates

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Updated Nov 17, 2025