Grain or Starch
Einkorn
About This Entry
Einkorn is the oldest cultivated wheat with sweet nutty flavor and tender chew in ancient-grain salads — its delicate grain character pairs with Vermentino, Pinot Grigio, and light Italian reds.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Chenin Blanc — Ancient einkorn berry nuttiness suits Chenin Blanc mineral acid in heritage grain salads and farro-style bowls.
Pinot Grigio — Einkorn salad also pairs with Pinot Grigio in heritage grain bowls.
Common Culinary Uses
- parmigiano reggiano
At a Glance
Group
Whole Grains
Classification
Grains & Starches
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Triticum monococcum
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Einkorn
- Classification
- Grains & Starches
- Group
- Whole Grains
- Scientific name
- Triticum monococcum
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent