Herb or Spice
Allspice
About This Entry
Allspice combines clove-cinnamon-nutmeg warmth in Caribbean jerk and holiday baking — its complex berry spice pairs with Zinfandel, rum-friendly desserts, and oaked whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Port — Allspice warm clove-nutmeg sweetness suits Port and fortified warmth in baking and Caribbean spice service.
Moscato — Allspice baking also pairs with Moscato in Caribbean dessert accent.
Cinnamon — Allspice clove-cinnamon warmth aligns with cinnamon fortified wine notes.
At a Glance
Group
Whole Spices
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Pimenta dioica
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Allspice
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Whole Spices
- Scientific name
- Pimenta dioica
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent