Herb or Spice
Sumac
About This Entry
Sumac adds lemony tartness without liquid to fattoush, kebab, and Middle Eastern salads — its sour crimson powder pairs with Lebanese whites, Rosé, and high-acid reds.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Dry Rose — Sumac lemony tart spice suits dry rosé in Levantine salad and kebab accent.
Albarino also pairs well with Sumac because sumac tartness also pairs with Albariño in fattoush accent.
Zesty — Sumac lemon tart aligns with zesty dry rosé and high-acid white notes.
Common Culinary Uses
- lamb leg
- mint
At a Glance
Group
Ground & Blended Spices
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Rhus coriaria
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Sumac
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Ground & Blended Spices
- Scientific name
- Rhus coriaria
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent