Super Bowl wings are crispy, saucy and often spicy — buffalo, barbecue or hot — the ultimate game-day finger food. The fried crunch, tangy-spicy sauce and richness pair best with fruit-forward, off-dry wines and crisp sparkling, whose fruit tames the heat and acidity cuts the grease. Off-dry Riesling and a fruity rosé are ideal, soothing the buffalo spice, while bubbles slice the fried fat. The wine should be casual, fruit-forward and fresh; a touch of sweetness against the hot sauce and acidity against the fried wings make a crowd-pleasing match.
Our sommelier's picks
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8–11°C (46–52°F)Riesling · Germany
Riesling's fruit tames the buffalo heat while its acidity cuts the fried, saucy wings.
German Riesling is superb value.
Fruity rosé
8–10°C (46–50°F)Grenache · Spain
A fruit-forward rosé cools the spice and refreshes against the rich wings.
Spanish rosado is great value.
Dry sparkling
8–10°C (46–50°F)Cava Blend · Spain
Bubbles and acidity slice through the fried, sticky coating.
Superb value sparkling.
Fruity low-tannin red
15–17°C (59–63°F)Zinfandel · California
For barbecue wings, Zinfandel's jammy fruit echoes the smoky-sweet sauce.
Good value abounds.
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Questions about pairing Super Bowl Wings
What wine pairs with Super Bowl wings?
Off-dry Riesling and fruity rosé tame the buffalo heat, while sparkling cuts the fried grease and Zinfandel suits barbecue wings.
How do I handle spicy buffalo sauce?
Choose a fruit-forward, off-dry wine; a touch of sweetness soothes the chilli while acidity cuts the fried fat.
What wine for barbecue wings versus hot wings?
Barbecue wings suit a jammy Zinfandel; hot or buffalo wings pair better with off-dry Riesling or a fruity rosé.