Legume
Roman Bean
About This Entry
Roman beans, also called borlotti in some markets, have a nutty, slightly sweet flavor prized in Italian soups and braises — that nuttiness pairs with Sangiovese.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- borlotti bean
At a Glance
Group
Beans
Classification
Legumes
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Roman Bean
- Classification
- Legumes
- Group
- Beans
- Scientific name
- Phaseolus vulgaris
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent