Vegetable
Sorrel
About This Entry
Sorrel is a lemon-sharp leafy green for sauces and soup — its acidity mirrors high-acid whites and complements fish and egg dishes.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Regional Context
FR
At a Glance
Group
Green Vegetables
Classification
Vegetables
Culinary role
leafy
Scientific name
Rumex acetosa
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Sorrel
- Classification
- Vegetables
- Group
- Green Vegetables
- Scientific name
- Rumex acetosa
Taxonomy
- Culinary role
- leafy
- Plant part
- leaf
- Texture
- leafy
- Moisture class
- high
- Flavor intensity
- bold
- Seasonality
- spring