Fruit
Currants
About This Entry
Currants are tiny dried Zante grapes with intense sweetness in scones, mincemeat, and British baking — distinct from fresh currant berries, they pair with Sherry, Port, and fortified wine.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
At a Glance
Group
Processed Fruits
Classification
Fruits
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Vitis vinifera
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Currants
- Classification
- Fruits
- Group
- Processed Fruits
- Scientific name
- Vitis vinifera
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent