Fruit

Persimmon

About This Entry

Persimmon offers honeyed autumn sweetness with jelly-soft flesh when ripe in salads and Japanese wagashi — its mellow fruit depth pairs with off-dry whites, Moscato, and light dessert wine.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

viognier

Common Culinary Uses

apple
feta
pork loin

At a Glance

Group

Tropical Fruits

Classification

Fruits

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Diospyros kaki

Scientific Classification

Display name: Persimmon
Classification: Fruits
Group: Tropical Fruits
Scientific name: Diospyros kaki

Taxonomy

Usage intensity: accent