Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Tuscan Red

Analysing hundreds of thousands of recipes uncovers Tuscan red's optimal flavour pairings.

Tuscan red immediately conjures the embrace of cherry and the bracing kiss of tannin, but beneath its bitter surface lies a nuanced symphony of subtle flavour notes: tobacco, leather, and even hints of polyphenol that give it remarkable depth. And the true alchemy of the kitchen begins when we seek out pairings that allow these notes to truly sing, to harmonise in unexpected and delightful ways.

To chart these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, each deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, pinpointing the notes that best complement this ingredient’s profile. Our exploration reveals, for instance, how the warm, sweet cinnamaldehyde in cinnamon can infuse with Tuscan red, and how clove's eugenolic notes forge a beautiful synergy with its juicy sweetness.

An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. floral, earthy, and acidic) 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 Art of Flavour Pairing

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Cherry Notes

Our analysis shows that the flavour of cherry is strongly associated with the flavour of clove. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a clove-like flavour, such as clove, when pairing with the cherry-like notes of Tuscan red.

The recipes below provide inspiration for pairing Tuscan red with clove.

Harmonious Flavours Of Tuscan Red

Just as our analysis revealed that cherry and clove-like flavour accents are harmonious, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavours present in Tuscan red. Similarly, the tannic notes of Tuscan red frequently pair with mouldy and burnt flavours.

The aroma accents associated with the various aroma notes of Tuscan red can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of cinnamon offers many of the notes complementary to Tuscan red, including cinnamon and clove aroma accents. Because the flavour profile of cinnamon has many of the of the features that are complementary to Tuscan red, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of cinnamon across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Tuscan red.

Recipes That Pair Tuscan Red With Cinnamon

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the aroma accents that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of Tuscan red, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Tuscan red, 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 Tuscan red.

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., Tuscan Red), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.