Herb or Spice
Epazote
About This Entry
Epazote is a pungent Mexican herb essential to black beans and quesadillas — its assertive resinous note pairs with rustic Tempranillo, Mexican lagers, and high-acid whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Albarino is recommended for Epazote because epazote pungent Mexican herb suits Albariño in bean and quesadilla accent without tannin clash.
Sauvignon Blanc — Epazote also pairs with Sauvignon Blanc in bean accent.
Herbal — Epazote pungent herb aligns with herbal high-acid white notes.
Common Culinary Uses
- cilantro
- onion
- pork loin
At a Glance
Group
Fresh Herbs
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Dysphania ambrosioides
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Epazote
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Fresh Herbs
- Scientific name
- Dysphania ambrosioides
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent