vinho verde

[wondersofwine]

Maybe it has a yeasty quality? I really don't know the answer but was struck by your first sentence. I visited a Fado club in Lisbon, Portugal once and the native Portuguese were offering me rather hot peppers (tear-inducing) and Vinho Verde with which to wash them down. Believe me, I needed the wine and some water to cope. So maybe Vinho Verde would be a better match for the chili than you thought.