Fruit

Blood Orange

About This Entry

Blood orange delivers crimson flesh and berry-citrus depth to salads, sorbet, and Sicilian desserts — its anthocyanin sweetness pairs with Nero d'Avola, Prosecco, and off-dry rosé.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Citrus

Classification

Fruits

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Citrus sinensis

Scientific Classification

Display name
Blood Orange
Classification
Fruits
Group
Citrus
Scientific name
Citrus sinensis

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

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