Herb or Spice
Sage
About This Entry
Dried sage brings musky eucalyptus depth to brown butter, poultry stuffing, and Italian saltimbocca — its assertive herb pairs with Chardonnay, Verdicchio, and earthy reds.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Syrah Shiraz — Sage resinous savory herb suits Syrah in brown butter, saltimbocca, and roast accent.
Nebbiolo — Sage in saltimbocca also pairs with Nebbiolo tar and acid.
Herbal — Sage resinous savory aligns with herbal structured red fruit.
Common Culinary Uses
- chicken breast
- marjoram
- pork loin
At a Glance
Group
Dried Herbs
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Salvia officinalis
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Sage
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Dried Herbs
- Scientific name
- Salvia officinalis
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent