Grain or Starch
Rice
About This Entry
Rice is the world's foundational neutral starch base — its clean, absorbent grain carries Asian curries, risotto, and pilaf to pair with aromatic whites, off-dry Riesling, and light Pinot Noir.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Gewurztraminer also pairs well with Rice because rice in Thai and Indian curry also pairs with Gewürztraminer without masking neutral grain base.
Common Culinary Uses
- barley
- black pepper
- bulgur
- chicken breast
- cinnamon
- feta
- freekeh
- garlic
- jobs tears
- millet
- onion
- quinoa
- ribeye
- rosemary
- salmon fillet
- tomato
- wild rice
At a Glance
Group
Whole Grains
Classification
Grains & Starches
Usage intensity
primary
Scientific name
Oryza sativa
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Rice
- Classification
- Grains & Starches
- Group
- Whole Grains
- Scientific name
- Oryza sativa
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- primary