Fungus
Maitake
About This Entry
Maitake is a frilled cultivated fungus with deep forest umami — roasted or pan-fried, it matches earthy Pinot, Nebbiolo, and barrel-fermented whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Pinot Noir — Maitake frond umami and forest character suit earthy Pinot Noir.
Syrah Shiraz — Roast maitake pairs with Syrah when caramelized in higher-heat preparations.
Earthy — Maitake hen-of-the-woods earth aligns with earthy Pinot and Rhône red notes.
Common Culinary Uses
- chicken
- enoki
- garlic
At a Glance
Group
Cultivated Mushrooms
Classification
Fungi
Usage intensity
primary
Scientific name
Grifola frondosa
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Maitake
- Classification
- Fungi
- Group
- Cultivated Mushrooms
- Scientific name
- Grifola frondosa
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- primary