Capcanes
Capçanes winery in Montsant is the very first winery in Spain to produce a kosher wine in the 20th century. Spanish Jews were once one of the largest Jewish communities worldwide, living peacefully under both Muslim and Christian rule until the year 1492 when Isabel and Ferdinand expelled them during the inquisition. Currently, there are approximately 40,000 Jews living in Spain, and of that very healthy percentage, there is clearly ...
Tasting Note
GARNET IN COLOR WITH ON THE NOSE AND PALATE CHERRIES, BLACK CURRANTS, GREEN FOLIAGE WITH SOFT TANNINS AND MEDIUM ACIDITY ON A MODERATELY LONG FINISH.
Food Pairing
RED MEAT, GRILLED STEAK, ROASTED CHICKEN, SMOKED SALMON, LAMB, BEEF STEWS, CASSEROLES, AND CHEESE PLATE.
Vinification
Temperature-controlled fermentation (26-30ºC; indigenous yeast), Maceration: 28 days, Malo-lactic fermentation in tank barrel, No fining, Not cold stabilized, lightfiltration.
