Vegetable

Anaheim Pepper

About This Entry

Anaheim pepper is a long mild green chile for roasting and chile verde — smoke and tomatillo favor Zinfandel, Grenache, and Southwestern whites.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Regional Context

US

At a Glance

Group

Nightshades

Classification

Vegetables

Culinary role

fruit vegetable

Scientific name

Capsicum annuum

Scientific Classification

Display name
Anaheim Pepper
Classification
Vegetables
Group
Nightshades
Scientific name
Capsicum annuum

Taxonomy

Culinary role
fruit vegetable
Plant part
fruit vegetable
Texture
succulent
Moisture class
medium
Flavor intensity
mild
Seasonality
summer

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