Nut & Seed

Brazil Nut

About This Entry

Brazil nuts are the large, rich, oily seed of an Amazonian rainforest tree, prized whole for baking and garnish — that richness pairs with the dark-fruited depth of Malbec.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Alternative wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Tree Nuts

Classification

Nuts & Seeds

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Bertholletia excelsa

Scientific Classification

Display name
Brazil Nut
Classification
Nuts & Seeds
Group
Tree Nuts
Scientific name
Bertholletia excelsa

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.