Fruit

Lychee

About This Entry

Lychee is a floral tropical fruit with rose-perfumed sweetness in Asian desserts and cocktails — its delicate aroma pairs with Gewürztraminer, off-dry Riesling, and aromatic sparkling wine.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Tropical Fruits

Classification

Fruits

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Litchi chinensis

Scientific Classification

Display name
Lychee
Classification
Fruits
Group
Tropical Fruits
Scientific name
Litchi chinensis

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

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