Herb or Spice
Clove
About This Entry
Clove delivers intense eugenol warmth to ham, mulled wine, and Indian garam masala — its powerful aroma pairs with Zinfandel, Port, and full-bodied spiced reds.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- pork loin
- star anise
At a Glance
Group
Whole Spices
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Syzygium aromaticum
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Clove
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Whole Spices
- Scientific name
- Syzygium aromaticum
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent