Fruit

Damson

About This Entry

Damson is a small tart stone fruit prized for gin, jam, and British preserves — its astringent depth pairs with London dry gin styles, farmhouse ale, and structured rustic reds.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Alternative wine styles

At a Glance

Group

Stone Fruits

Classification

Fruits

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Scientific Classification

Display name
Damson
Classification
Fruits
Group
Stone Fruits
Scientific name
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

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