Vegetable

Cabbage

About This Entry

Cabbage spans raw slaw to slow braise — sulfur and sweetness from cooking align with Riesling, Alsatian whites, and rustic Central European reds.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Alternative wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Green Vegetables

Classification

Vegetables

Culinary role

cruciferous

Scientific name

Brassica oleracea var. capitata

Scientific Classification

Display name
Cabbage
Classification
Vegetables
Group
Green Vegetables
Scientific name
Brassica oleracea var. capitata

Taxonomy

Culinary role
cruciferous
Plant part
leaf
Texture
dense
Moisture class
medium
Flavor intensity
moderate
Seasonality
winter

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