Sichuan

Sichuan Hot Pot

communal • spicy • numbing

Also known as: mala hot pot, chinese hot pot

About the Dish

Sichuan Hot Pot is a sichuan communal that leans on communal, spicy, numbing. We look for bottles that respect the texture and seasoning without drowning the dish.

Our goal: keep the communal feel intact while adding lift from Mosel Riesling Kabinett.

Top Pour:  Mosel Riesling Kabinett

Off-dry fruit soothes numbing heat while acidity cleanses the palate between bites.

Body: lightAcidity: highSweetness: off-dry

Why it works

  • Off-dry sweetness tempers spice and capsicum heat.
  • High acidity refreshes palate after coconut milk richness.

Signature aromas

limegreen appleslate

Bottle inspiration

Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Kabinett 2022

Mosel, Germany • budget

Lime zest, green apple, and slate minerality with a touch of sweetness.

Pairing Playbook

Solid Alternates

Alsace GewürztraminerLambrusco di Modena
Alsace — Body: mediumAlsace — Acidity: mediumAlsace — Sweetness: off-dryLambrusco — Body: lightLambrusco — Acidity: highLambrusco — Sweetness: off-dry

FAQ

What wine pairs best with Sichuan Hot Pot?
Mosel Riesling Kabinett is our first pour because Off-dry fruit soothes numbing heat while acidity cleanses the palate between bites..
Are there budget-friendly alternatives for Sichuan Hot Pot?
If Mosel Riesling Kabinett is out of reach, grab Alsace Gewürztraminer—it shares the same structure and keeps the food in focus.
Which wines should I avoid with Sichuan Hot Pot?
Skip styles like tannic reds, high-alcohol wines—they fight the seasoning or overwhelm the dish.
What if I want a non-alcoholic pairing for Sichuan Hot Pot?
Try sparkling water with a citrus twist, chilled oolong tea, or verjus spritzes—they mirror acidity without the alcohol.

Skip These Bottles

tannic redshigh-alcohol wines

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Alsace Gewürztraminer

These bottles share structural traits with Mosel Riesling Kabinett. Great options when the shelf is bare.