Sauce & Condiment

Tapenade

About This Entry

Tapenade is a briny, savory Provençal paste of olives, capers, and anchovy, spread on bread or tossed with pasta — that saltiness pairs with Sherry.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Savory Spreads & Pastes

Classification

Sauces & Condiments

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Olea europaea

Scientific Classification

Display name
Tapenade
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.