Nut & Seed
Kola Nut
About This Entry
Kola nuts are a bitter, caffeine-rich West African nut traditionally chewed fresh or used to flavor beverages — that bitterness pairs with the fruit-forward warmth of Pinot Noir.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- brisket
- hazelnut
At a Glance
Group
Tree Nuts
Classification
Nuts & Seeds
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Cola acuminata
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Kola Nut
- Classification
- Nuts & Seeds
- Group
- Tree Nuts
- Scientific name
- Cola acuminata
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent