Fruit
Pomegranate
About This Entry
Pomegranate delivers jewel-like arils with tannic crunch and bright acidity in Persian, Middle Eastern, and modern salads — its astringent sweetness pairs with Syrah, Grenache, and off-dry rosé.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- feta
- lamb leg
- persimmon
- ribeye
- rice
- spinach
At a Glance
Group
Tropical Fruits
Classification
Fruits
Usage intensity
primary
Scientific name
Punica granatum
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Pomegranate
- Classification
- Fruits
- Group
- Tropical Fruits
- Scientific name
- Punica granatum
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- primary