Sauce & Condiment

Sauce Vierge

About This Entry

Sauce vierge ('virgin sauce') is a light, uncooked French sauce of olive oil, tomato, herbs, and citrus, prized for its fresh, unblended clarity — that freshness pairs with a dry Rosé.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Classic pairings

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Oil-Based Sauces & Dressings

Classification

Sauces & Condiments

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Multiple sources

Scientific Classification

Display name
Sauce Vierge
Classification
Sauces & Condiments
Group
Oil-Based Sauces & Dressings
Scientific name
Multiple sources

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

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