Indian

Butter Chicken

creamy • spiced • comfort food

Also known as: murgh makhani

About the Dish

Butter Chicken is a indian creamy that leans on creamy, spiced, comfort food. We look for bottles that respect the texture and seasoning without drowning the dish.

Our goal: keep the creamy feel intact while adding lift from Alsace Gewürztraminer.

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.

Pairing Playbook

Solid Alternates

Mosel Riesling KabinettBurgundy Chardonnay
Mosel — Body: lightMosel — Acidity: highMosel — Sweetness: off-dryBurgundy — Body: mediumBurgundy — Acidity: mediumBurgundy — Sweetness: dry

FAQ

What wine pairs best with Butter Chicken?
Alsace Gewürztraminer is our first pour because Aromatic spice and gentle sweetness wrap around creamy tomato gravy and chili heat..
Are there budget-friendly alternatives for Butter Chicken?
If Alsace Gewürztraminer is out of reach, grab Mosel Riesling Kabinett—it shares the same structure and keeps the food in focus.
Which wines should I avoid with Butter Chicken?
Skip styles like high-oak cabernet, brutally dry sauvignon blanc—they fight the seasoning or overwhelm the dish.
What if I want a non-alcoholic pairing for Butter Chicken?
Try sparkling water with a citrus twist, chilled oolong tea, or verjus spritzes—they mirror acidity without the alcohol.

Skip These Bottles

high-oak cabernetbrutally dry sauvignon blanc

Explore Related Styles

Mosel Riesling Kabinett

These bottles share structural traits with Alsace Gewürztraminer. Great options when the shelf is bare.