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
RED RUBY OF MEDIUM TO HIGH INTENSITY AND VIOLET REFLECTS. PRONOUNCED AROMAS OF HERBS AND LIQUORICE, TOGETHER WITH TOASTED AND PEPPERY NOTES. ON THE PALATE IT SHOWS A BIG AND FLESHY BODY SO CHARACTERISTIC TO THIS VARIETAL, SHOWCASING NOTES OF COOKED RED FRUITS. LONG AND COMPLEX FINISH WITH LAYERS OF LEATHER, DRIED FRUITS, CIGARS, AND DARK CHOCOLATE.
Food Pairing
THE BIG BODY THIS WINE OFFERS WILL PAIR NICELY WITH PLATES OF A SIMILAR CALIBER, SUCH AS RED MEATS AND STEWS. ON A MORE VEGAN FRIENDLY LEVEL, THIS WINE PAIRS PERFECTLY WITH A WIDE ARRANGE OF CHEESES AND PASTA PLATES OR ROASTED VEGETABLES.
