Herb or Spice
Basil
About This Entry
Basil is the defining fresh herb of Mediterranean and Southeast Asian cooking — sweet peppery leaves anchor pesto, caprese, and Thai dishes that pair with Sauvignon Blanc and crisp whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- asparagus
- feta
- goat chevre log
- oregano
- parmigiano reggiano
- parsley
- thyme
- tomato
At a Glance
Group
Fresh Herbs
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
primary
Scientific name
Ocimum basilicum
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Basil
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Fresh Herbs
- Scientific name
- Ocimum basilicum
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- primary