Herb or Spice
Rosemary
About This Entry
Dried rosemary delivers resinous pine aroma to lamb, potatoes, and focaccia — its bold Mediterranean character pairs with Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, and oaked whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Syrah Shiraz — Rosemary resinous pine-herb profile suits Syrah pepper and herb in roast and grill accent.
Grenache — Rosemary in Provençal roast also pairs with Grenache herb-friendly fruit.
Herbal — Rosemary resinous herbal profile aligns with herbal Syrah and Rhône red notes.
Common Culinary Uses
- garlic
- lamb leg
- onion
- pork loin
- sage
At a Glance
Group
Dried Herbs
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Salvia rosmarinus
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Rosemary
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Dried Herbs
- Scientific name
- Salvia rosmarinus
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent