Fruit

Black Cherry

About This Entry

Black cherry is a wild North American stone fruit with almond-bitter depth in jams and wild game sauces — its dark fruit tannin pairs with Zinfandel, bourbon-barrel reds, and dry cider.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Alternative wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Stone Fruits

Classification

Fruits

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Prunus serotina

Scientific Classification

Display name
Black Cherry
Classification
Fruits
Group
Stone Fruits
Scientific name
Prunus serotina

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.