Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Organic Wine
Unlock the perfect flavour pairings for organic wine according to data science. Explore unique recipes and discover the hidden mathematics of flavour.
Organic wine is defined by the flavour of raspberry and blackberry, but beneath its sour surface lies a nuanced symphony of subtle flavour notes: plum, cherry, and even hints of rancio, giving it remarkable depth. The key to a remarkable combination lies in understanding how these elements harmonise and interact.
To illuminate these harmonies, we embarked on an ambitious journey, analysing thousands of ingredients. Each was meticulously deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, allowing us to pinpoint precisely which notes complement in both classic and unexpected ways. Our exploration reveals, for instance, how the metallic, rusty ferrous ion in Le Puy lentil can ground organic wine, and how cavolo nero's ferrous notes forge a beautiful synergy with its bright sweetness.
Flavour Profile Of Organic Wine Across 150 Dimensions Of Flavour
Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Organic Wine: Raspberry, Blackberry, Oxidized, Cherry, Plum, Malic, Elderflower, Astringent, Tannic, Lactic, Yeasty, Honeyed, Raisin, Ficus, Brettanomyces, Vanillic, Oaky, Petrichor
An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. acidic, nectarous, and floral) enhanced by layers of subtle aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim for a mix of core traits to build balance, and select complementary aroma notes to create harmony.
The Secret Language of Flavour
To understand how flavour notes harmonise, we analysed more than 50,000 popular ingredient combinations. By exploring these pairings, we identified specific flavour notes that frequently occur together, indicating they share a harmonious relationship.
The Flavours That Harmonise With Raspberry Notes
Strength of Association Between Flavours
The flavours most associated with raspberry notes are: Bovine, Ferrous, Gamey, Limestone, Buttery, Cinnamon, Balsam, Hazelnut, Clove, Almond, Bay leaf, Neroli, Sage, Vanilla, Resin.
Our analysis shows that the flavour of raspberry is strongly associated with the flavour of iron. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a ironny flavour, such as cavolo nero, when pairing with the berry-like accents of organic wine.
The recipes below provide inspiration for pairing organic wine with cavolo nero.
Harmonious Flavours Of Organic Wine
Just as our analysis revealed that raspberry and beefy flavours harmonise, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavours present in organic wine. For instance, the blackberry notes of organic wine are strongly associated with chanterelle and petrichor notes.
The aroma notes complementing the various notes of organic wine can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.
Flavour Profile Of Organic Wine And Its Complementary Flavour Notes
Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Organic Wine: Raspberry, Blackberry, Oxidized, Cherry, Plum, Malic, Elderflower, Astringent, Tannic, Lactic, Yeasty, Honeyed, Raisin, Ficus, Brettanomyces, Vanillic, Oaky, Petrichor
Matching Flavour Profiles
The flavour profile of Le Puy lentil offers many of the accents complementary to organic wine, including ferrous and chanterelle aromas. Because the flavour profile of Le Puy lentil has many of the of the features that are complementary to organic wine, they are likely to pair very well together.
Prominent Flavour Notes Of Le Puy Lentil Are Represented By Longer Bars
Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Le Puy lentil: Petrichor, Bean, Pea, Iron, Glutamic, Flint, Proteolytic, Poivre, Bay leaf, Grassy, Tannic, Fungus
The chart above shows the unique profile of Le Puy lentil across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with organic wine.
Recipes That Pair Organic Wine With Le Puy Lentil
Linked Flavour Notes
Looking at the aromas that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of organic wine, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.
Organic Wine's Harmonious Flavours And Complementary Ingredients
Organic Wine's Strongest Flavours
Complementary Flavours
Ingredients with Complementary Flavours
Flavour groups:
Acidic
Floral
Herbal
Vegetal
Maillard
Earthy
Woody
Carnal
The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of organic wine, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the aroma accents complementary to organic wine.
Prominent Pairings
Our analysis identifies dishes that pair well with organic wine and highlights the prominent ingredient combinations within these recipes. Key pairs include coriander and cauliflower offering pungent vegetal notes, whole milk and bay leaf for herbalness, pine nut and lemon juice for cedrine depth, and courgette and basil for a complex basilicum undertone. Explore these combinations to unlock organic wine's hidden complexity, reveal deep nuance, and elevate its vibrant character.
Ingredient Combinations Among Dishes That Pair With Organic Wine
Flavour groups:
Sweet
Sour
Botanic
Herbal
Spice
Vegetal
Bitter
How Flavonomics Works
We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.
Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.
Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.
We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.
These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Organic Wine), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.
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