Vegetarian Chili
Meatless bean chili
Best wine varietals
Barbera
Barbera's bright acidity complements the tomato base and spices in vegetarian chili.
Blend
Blend wines offer balanced fruit and acidity to match the complex chili flavors.
Grenache
Grenache's fruitiness and moderate tannins pair well with chili's spice and texture.
Riesling
Riesling's slight sweetness and acidity help tame chili's heat and enhance flavors.
Best cocktails with this
Pint glass • Easy • 5 min
lime/beer acidity and chili spice cut through beans and tomato; savory/umami; spice (heat); bubbles
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, bright lime cuts richness & complements tomato; refreshing against heat
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
tomato/umami backbone mirrors chili; savory and spicy; acid and heat; herbal spice
Chilled Highball Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bitter grapefruit and bubbles refresh; cleanses spice and smoky notes
Highball • Medium • 5 min
acid, bubbles and salt: zesty, thirst-quenching with chili's heat and umami
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
briny, savory profile complements chili’s tomato/umami; acid and heat; savory
Highball • Medium • 10 min
sweet + heat: pineapple tempers spice while jalapeño echoes chili heat; refreshing bubbles
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
heat-forward: jalapeño spice and spicy rim complement chili’s kick; acid balances
Margarita Glass • Medium • 10 min
bright citrus cuts richness, blood orange adds sweet-tart lift; acid and sweet