{
  "id": "ogs:core:pairing:risotto-chablis",
  "ogs_version": "0.1.0",
  "name": "Saffron Risotto with Chablis Premier Cru",
  "description": "A structural balance pairing. The laser-like acidity of Chablis cuts through the butter and cheese richness of the risotto, while the wine's mineral character bridges with saffron's earthy, hay-like notes. A study in elegant contrast and complementary textures.",
  "dish_ref": "ogs:core:dish:saffron-risotto",
  "beverage_ref": "ogs:core:beverage:chablis-premier-cru",
  "match_types": [
    {
      "type": "structural_balance",
      "score": 90,
      "description": "Chablis's high acidity (8.0) beautifully cuts through the risotto's butter and Parmigiano richness, cleansing the palate between each spoonful.",
      "primary": true
    },
    {
      "type": "bridge",
      "score": 82,
      "description": "The mineral, chalky character of Chablis (Kimmeridgian limestone) bridges with saffron's earthy, hay-like notes, creating an aromatic link.",
      "primary": false
    },
    {
      "type": "refresh",
      "score": 85,
      "description": "The wine's crisp acidity and lean body provide palate-cleansing refreshment against the creamy, starchy risotto.",
      "primary": false
    },
    {
      "type": "contrast",
      "score": 78,
      "description": "Lean, crisp Chablis contrasts with rich, creamy risotto — a textural opposition that creates dining interest.",
      "primary": false
    }
  ],
  "overall_score": 87,
  "grade": "B+",
  "explanation_codes": [
    {
      "code": "STRUCT_ACIDITY_BALANCE",
      "weight": 0.90,
      "detail": "Chablis's pronounced acidity (8.0 perception) cuts through the butter and Parmigiano fat, preventing palate fatigue across a full portion."
    },
    {
      "code": "REFRESH_ACID",
      "weight": 0.80,
      "detail": "Each sip of Chablis resets the palate, refreshing the taste buds for the next bite of creamy risotto."
    },
    {
      "code": "REFRESH_MINERAL",
      "weight": 0.70,
      "detail": "The chalky, saline minerality of Chablis provides a clean, palate-resetting mineral finish."
    },
    {
      "code": "CONTRAST_RICH_CRISP",
      "weight": 0.75,
      "detail": "Lean, crisp Chablis (body 4.5) against rich risotto (body 6.5) creates dynamic textural contrast."
    },
    {
      "code": "AROMA_SHARED_EARTH",
      "weight": 0.50,
      "detail": "Chablis's wet-stone minerality and saffron's hay-like earthiness share the earth aromatic family."
    },
    {
      "code": "AROMA_SHARED_FLORAL",
      "weight": 0.40,
      "detail": "Subtle floral notes in Chablis (acacia) echo saffron's dominant floral character, though at much lower intensity."
    }
  ],
  "risks": [
    {
      "code": "RISK_INTENSITY_MISMATCH",
      "severity": "low",
      "description": "The saffron's bitter, assertive character could slightly overwhelm the more delicate Chablis aromatics.",
      "mitigation": "Use saffron judiciously (standard pinch) and avoid over-infusion. Serve with a richer Premier Cru vineyard (e.g., Montée de Tonnerre) for more body."
    }
  ],
  "confidence": 0.80,
  "evidence": {
    "method": "computed",
    "sources": [
      "OGS sensory profile analysis",
      "Classical sommelier pairing principles (acidity-richness balance)",
      "Italian-French cross-regional pairing tradition",
      "WSET food and wine pairing framework"
    ],
    "notes": "Good confidence. Acidity cutting through richness is a fundamental pairing principle. The mineral-saffron bridge is less established but supported by aromatic analysis."
  },
  "metadata": {
    "created": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z",
    "updated": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z",
    "source": "OGS reference library",
    "license": "Apache-2.0"
  }
}