Herb or Spice
Mint
About This Entry
Mint brings cooling sweetness to Middle Eastern salads, lamb, desserts, and cocktails — its aromatic lift pairs with Rosé, Moscatel, and mint-friendly aromatic whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Riesling — Mint cool herbal freshness suits off-dry Riesling in Middle Eastern and summer garnish accent.
Provence Rose — Mint in lamb and tabbouleh accent also pairs with Provence rosé.
Herbal — Mint cool herbal aligns with herbal aromatic white and rosé notes.
Common Culinary Uses
- feta
- lamb leg
- parsley
- spinach
At a Glance
Group
Fresh Herbs
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Mentha spicata
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Mint
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Fresh Herbs
- Scientific name
- Mentha spicata
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent