Nut & Seed
Peanut
About This Entry
Peanuts are technically a legume rather than a tree nut, with a savory, roasted depth that anchors satay sauces, West African stews, and classic peanut butter — that roasted intensity pairs with an aromatic Gewürztraminer.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- chicken thigh
- sesame
- tomato
At a Glance
Group
Peanuts
Classification
Nuts & Seeds
Usage intensity
primary
Scientific name
Arachis hypogaea
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Peanut
- Classification
- Nuts & Seeds
- Group
- Peanuts
- Scientific name
- Arachis hypogaea
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- primary