Wine & Indian Food Pairings

Indian food is typically full of amazing flavors and packed with many spices. Try our wine recommendations to pair with the intense flavors found in Indian meals.

For Spiced & tomato-based sauces

The key to pairing wine with these spicy flavors is to pair with fruity wines that can be served cool or cold.

Pinot Noir
The fruity flavors in this lighter red wine pair nicely with the tomato-based sauce.
Rosé
The fruity flavors of Rosé complement tomato-based sauces beautifully.

Best Wines for Spiced Sauces

For Cream Sauces

Wines that pair well with creamy Indian dishes have subtle brown baking spice flavors along with an elegant tart fruitiness.

Zinfandel
Light-bodied Zinfandels offer fresh, fruity, flavors that pair well with creamy dishes.
Grenache
The crisp, light-bodied style of Grenache highlights the creaminess of this dish.

Best Wines for Cream Sauces

For Green Sauces

Green sauces are one of the most exciting sauces to pair with wine.

Sauvignon Blanc
The citrus notes in this white wine highlight the herbal element in these dishes.
Sparkling Wine
This is one of our top picks to pair with this sauce as it balances the flavors nicely.