Sauce & Condiment

Black Vinegar

About This Entry

Black vinegar is a fermented Chinese vinegar with a deep, malty, almost smoky complexity far removed from sharp white vinegar, used in dipping sauces and braises — that depth pairs with Grenache.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Contrasting pairings

Wines to avoid

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Fermented Sauces & Pastes

Classification

Sauces & Condiments

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Multiple sources

Scientific Classification

Display name
Black Vinegar
Classification
Sauces & Condiments
Group
Fermented Sauces & Pastes
Scientific name
Multiple sources

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

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