Sweet Flavor
Agave
About This Entry
Agave nectar is pressed from the same Mexican plant used for tequila, with a mild, neutral sweetness and thinner consistency than honey that dissolves easily in cold drinks — that lightness pairs with Viognier.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- date syrup
- gorgonzola
- strawberry
At a Glance
Group
Natural Sweeteners
Classification
Sweet Flavors
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Agave tequilana
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Agave
- Classification
- Sweet Flavors
- Group
- Natural Sweeteners
- Scientific name
- Agave tequilana
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent