Does wine really pair with Mexican chilies? I mean, wouldn’t a beer be a better pairing? Beer certainly goes well, but if you’re like us, you’d prefer a glass of wine with your Mexican food.  Luckily, there are plenty of wines that go with Mexican chiles, and here’s the scoop on what works.

In this guide, we’ll cover pairing wine with multiple chilies, including Habanero, Cayenne, Chipotle, Serrano, Jalapeno, Guajillo, Cascabel, Pasilla, Ancho, Poblano  and Anaheim peppers. So if you’re eating a Mexican dish that primarily uses one of the peppers listed, find the suggested wine that it pairs with below.

And if you’re looking to learn more about pairing Mexican food with wine, check out our quick reference guide!

PAIRING WINES WITH MEXICAN CHILES