Herb or Spice
Nutmeg
About This Entry
Nutmeg adds warm sweet-spice depth to béchamel, eggnog, and holiday baking — freshly grated, it pairs with oaked Chardonnay, Sauternes, and aromatic whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Port — Nutmeg warm sweet spice suits Port in béchamel, baking, and holiday spice accent.
Chardonnay — Nutmeg in cream sauce also pairs with oaked Chardonnay.
Nutmeg — Nutmeg warm spice aligns with nutmeg oak and baking spice in oaked whites and Port.
Common Culinary Uses
- brisket
- clove
- mace
- spinach
At a Glance
Group
Whole Spices
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Myristica fragrans
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Nutmeg
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Whole Spices
- Scientific name
- Myristica fragrans
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent