Sauce & Condiment

Mole Sauce

About This Entry

Mole sauce layers chilies, spices, nuts, and often chocolate into a deeply complex, slow-built Mexican sauce that varies widely by region and cook — that complexity pairs with Tempranillo.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Table Sauces

Classification

Sauces & Condiments

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Multiple sources

Scientific Classification

Display name
Mole Sauce
Classification
Sauces & Condiments
Group
Table Sauces
Scientific name
Multiple sources

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

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