Herb or Spice
Dill
About This Entry
Dill offers feathery anise-herb brightness to Nordic fish, pickles, and Eastern European dishes — its delicate aroma pairs with dry Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, and sparkling wine.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Pinot Grigio — Dill fresh grassy-herb leaf suits crisp Pinot Grigio in Nordic and Eastern European accent service.
Riesling — Dill in gravlax and pickle also pairs with aromatic Riesling.
Herbal — Dill fresh grassy herb aligns with herbal crisp white notes.
Common Culinary Uses
- chives
- salmon fillet
- shrimp
At a Glance
Group
Fresh Herbs
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Anethum graveolens
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Dill
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Fresh Herbs
- Scientific name
- Anethum graveolens
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent