Nut & Seed
Chestnut
About This Entry
Chestnuts are unusually starchy and low in fat for a tree nut, with a sweet, earthy flavor that intensifies when roasted — that autumnal richness pairs with Nebbiolo.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- carrot
- pork loin
- walnut
At a Glance
Group
Tree Nuts
Classification
Nuts & Seeds
Usage intensity
primary
Scientific name
Castanea sativa
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Chestnut
- Classification
- Nuts & Seeds
- Group
- Tree Nuts
- Scientific name
- Castanea sativa
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- primary