Fruit

Orange

About This Entry

Orange is the sweet citrus backbone for sauces, salads, and duck a l'orange — its juicy acidity and peel oils pair with sparkling wine, off-dry Riesling, and medium-bodied Pinot Noir.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Alternative wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Citrus

Classification

Fruits

Usage intensity

primary

Scientific name

Citrus sinensis

Scientific Classification

Display name
Orange
Classification
Fruits
Group
Citrus
Scientific name
Citrus sinensis

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
primary

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