Herb or Spice
Chives
About This Entry
Chives provide mild onion-grass garnish for eggs, potatoes, and cream sauces — their gentle allium note suits sparkling wine, crisp whites, and delicate fish pairings.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- goat chevre log
- salmon fillet
At a Glance
Group
Fresh Herbs
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Allium schoenoprasum
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Chives
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Fresh Herbs
- Scientific name
- Allium schoenoprasum
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent