The wines to match

RIESLING

With the sweeter flavour characteristic of the ribs in mind, Riesling would work well. It isn’t necessary to go bone-dry, as you have acidity in the slaw already (if you’re serving this as a side), and a little residual sugar will marry well with the sweetness in the ribs.

Try: Stadt Krems, Riesling Ried Grillenparz 1ÖTW, Kremstal, Austria

2019 93

£32.67 Clark Foyster

A characteristically exotic nose of guava, ripe mango and peach, with a hint of grass. The tropical mango fruit follows to the palate, with bitter grapefruit rind, nectarine and citrus. A touch of residual sugar (4.8g/L) balances the acidity well.

Drink 2021-2026 Alc 13.5%

ORANGE WINE

In white winemaking, the juice from white grapes is usually separated from the grape skins, then fermented on its own. With orange wine, the juice and skins ferment together. The extra flavour punch and body added by the process works so well with the full flavour-bomb of these ribs.

Try: Le Soula, La Macération du Soula

Blanc No 19, Fenouillèdes, France 93 £32-£35 Fortnum & Mason, The Solent Cellar A blend of 76% Vermentino and 24% Macabeu from vines grown on decomposed granitic soils. The burnished colour, structure and textural grip come from two weeks’ whole-bunch maceration. No fining and minimal filtration, so there’s a slight haze. It’s a fascinating wine, perfumed and floral, with pronounced mandarin citrus and red apple skin notes, plus some soft spice. Reminiscent of white Rhône, this is a great choice for pairing with strongly flavoured dishes.

Drink 2021-2023 Alc 13% D