Fruit
Quince
About This Entry
Quince is a hard aromatic pome that transforms when cooked into floral paste and membrillo — its tannic perfume pairs with Manchego, fortified wines, and rich Mediterranean reds.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- apple
- parmigiano reggiano
At a Glance
Group
Pomes
Classification
Fruits
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Cydonia oblonga
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Quince
- Classification
- Fruits
- Group
- Pomes
- Scientific name
- Cydonia oblonga
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent