GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia -- Pairing Italian sparkling wine with spicy Malaysian food may sound like heresy to most foodies, but boutique soirees focused on Italian wines matched with local food are drawing loyal fans in Muslim-majority Malaysia.
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Malaysian foodies develop taste for Italian wine
Paired with local dishes, signature labels make inroads into an improbable market
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George Town's upscale Eastern & Oriental Hotel has started pairing spicy local Baba Nyonya food with sparkling Franciacorta rose. (Photo by Kit Yeng Chan)
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