Sauce & Condiment

Olive Paste

About This Entry

Olive paste concentrates the briny, savory intensity of whole olives into a smooth spread for crostini and sauces — that intensity pairs with Sherry.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Classic pairings

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Savory Spreads & Pastes

Classification

Sauces & Condiments

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Olea europaea

Scientific Classification

Display name
Olive Paste
Classification
Sauces & Condiments
Group
Savory Spreads & Pastes
Scientific name
Olea europaea

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

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