Umami

Intermediate Food & Pairing

oo-MAH-mee

Definition

The fifth taste — savory, brothy richness found in certain foods.

In Depth

Umami (from Japanese 'pleasant savory taste') affects wine pairing significantly. High-umami foods (parmesan, mushrooms, soy sauce, aged meats) can make tannic wines taste bitter and metallic. Pair umami-rich dishes with fruit-forward wines with low tannin. Conversely, umami enhances the perception of body and roundness in appropriate wines.

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Category: Food & Pairing
Difficulty: Intermediate
Pronunciation: oo-MAH-mee

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