Grain or Starch
Spelt
About This Entry
Spelt is an ancient wheat with nutty chew and mild sweetness in German grain salads and soups — its rustic grain depth pairs with Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Noir, and Alpine whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Pinot Grigio — Spelt berry nutty chew suits Pinot Grigio in Mediterranean grain salad — distinct from spelt flour bake under PROC-001.
Chenin Blanc — Spelt berry also pairs with Chenin Blanc in Central European grain salad.
Common Culinary Uses
- khorasan wheat
- ribeye
At a Glance
Group
Whole Grains
Classification
Grains & Starches
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Triticum spelta
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Spelt
- Classification
- Grains & Starches
- Group
- Whole Grains
- Scientific name
- Triticum spelta
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent