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Penne Arrabbiata
Penne Arrabbiata
Food
Spicy tomato pasta
Best wine varietals
1
Barbera
Barbera's acidity cuts through spicy tomato sauce well.
Barbera's acidity cuts through spicy tomato sauce well.
2
Chianti
Chianti complements Italian herbs and spicy flavors.
Chianti complements Italian herbs and spicy flavors.
3
Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico offers balanced tannins for the dish.
Chianti Classico offers balanced tannins for the dish.
4
Grenache
Grenache's fruitiness pairs nicely with spicy notes.
Grenache's fruitiness pairs nicely with spicy notes.
Best cocktails with this
1
Slutty Margarita
acid, salt — citrus brightness and salt cut tomato acidity/fat; refreshing contrast to heat
Score: 95
2
Tequila Soda
acid, bubbles (light) — very clean, effervescent citrus cleanses palate between spicy bites
Score: 90
3
Vodka Blueberry Lemonade
acid, sweet, bubbles — citrus and effervescence refresh palate, fruit balances heat
Score: 90
4
Hibiscus Margarita
acid, floral — hibiscus adds bright floral acidity that complements tomato and spicy heat
Score: 88
5
Vodka Watermelon Mojito
herbal, acid, bubbles — mint and lime refresh and soothe capsaicin, light mouthfeel
Score: 86
6
Vodka Peach Mojito
herbal, sweet, acid — peach and mint add cooling fruit/herbal contrast to spicy tomato
Score: 84
7
Vodka Glacier Fizz
acid, bubbles, herbal (mint) — crisp lemon soda fizz refreshes and tempers capsaicin heat
Score: 82
8
Caipirissima
acid, sweet — lime-forward rum drink lifts tomato tang and provides zesty counterpoint
Score: 80