Legume
Cannellini Bean
About This Entry
Cannellini beans are a smooth, creamy white kidney bean central to Tuscan cooking, often simply dressed with olive oil and herbs — that gentle profile suits the crisp acidity of Pinot Grigio.
Wine Pairing Explanation
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Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- borlotti bean
- garlic
- great northern bean
- parmigiano reggiano
- prosciutto
- spinach
- wheat flour
At a Glance
Group
Beans
Classification
Legumes
Usage intensity
primary
Scientific name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Cannellini Bean
- Classification
- Legumes
- Group
- Beans
- Scientific name
- Phaseolus vulgaris
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- primary