Nut & Seed
Walnut
About This Entry
Walnuts have a rich, slightly bitter, tannic edge that makes them a natural match for red wine and blue cheese alike — that character pairs with Pinot Noir.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- gorgonzola
- hazelnut
- pistachio
- raisin
At a Glance
Group
Tree Nuts
Classification
Nuts & Seeds
Usage intensity
primary
Scientific name
Juglans regia
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Walnut
- Classification
- Nuts & Seeds
- Group
- Tree Nuts
- Scientific name
- Juglans regia
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- primary