Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Riesling (Nota Bene)

Analysing hundreds of thousands of recipes uncovers Riesling (Nota Bene)'s optimal flavour pairings.

Riesling (Nota Bene) is defined by the unmistakable accents of sour apple and peach. But look beneath its obvious sourness and you'll discover a captivating symphony of softer notes, a whisper of blossom, a hint of pear, and subtle accents reminiscent of apricot, giving it remarkable depth. The gastronomic enchantment unfolds when we pair Riesling (Nota Bene) with ingredients that let these nuances sing.

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 earthy, green 2-isobutyl-3-methoxypyrazine in red pepper can infuse with Riesling (Nota Bene), and how red chilli's capsicum notes forge a beautiful synergy with its crisp tartness.

An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. acidic, floral, and nectarous) 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.

Flavour Pairing Method

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 Malic Notes

Our analysis reveals a strong connection between sour apple and bell pepper flavours. Since Riesling (Nota Bene) has a distinct malic flavour, try pairing it with the capsicum flavours of red chilli.

The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing Riesling (Nota Bene) with red chilli.

Harmonious Flavours Of Riesling (Nota Bene)

Just as our analysis found that sour apple and hoppy flavour notes are harmonious, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour notes present in Riesling (Nota Bene). For instance, the peachy notes of Riesling (Nota Bene) are strongly associated with koji and milky flavours.

The notes complementing the various aroma notes of Riesling (Nota Bene) can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of red pepper offers many of the aroma accents complementary to Riesling (Nota Bene), including capsicum and grassy aromas. Because the flavour profile of red pepper has many of the of the features that are complementary to Riesling (Nota Bene), they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of red pepper across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Riesling (Nota Bene).

Recipes That Pair Riesling (Nota Bene) With Red Pepper

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the accents that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of Riesling (Nota Bene), we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Riesling (Nota Bene), along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the accents complementary to Riesling (Nota Bene).

Which Vegetables Go With Riesling (Nota Bene)?

Choose vegetables that lift its salinity or anchor its crisp tartness. Red pepper and poblano pepper offer vibrant, clean counterpoints, their verdant freshness lifting the palate. Carrot add a gentle, oniony brightness, while tomato introduces a sophisticated, anise-tinged elegance.

Alternatively, embrace vegetables that harmonise with Riesling (Nota Bene)'s salinity. The addition of chayote, with its subtle hexenal notes, can complement the brine beautifully, while jalapeño lends a fresh aroma.

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., Riesling (Nota Bene)), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.