A Kosher Spanish Tempranillo

Mati Kosher Tempranillo

Elvi wines claims a heritage going back to 1492. They have been doing Kosher wine since 2003. While their vineyards are located in the Montsant wine region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain they also source grapes from several other regions. This wine carries the prestigious Rioja DOC (Denomacion de Origen Calificada) appellation signifying that it comes from one of Spain’s top wine regions. The co-producer is Bodegas Castillo de Sajazarra, named for a Fourteenth Century castle; one really worth visiting if you are in this great wine region. The companion wine is another Kosher for Passover Tempranillo, one coming from Argentina at about two-thirds the price.

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Wine Reviewed

Elvi Wines Mati KP Rioja DOC 2010 13.5 % alcohol about $15.

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Description : This full-bodied Tempranillo is intense with dark fruit flavors and hints of herbs and cassis leading to a lengthy, poised finish.” And now for my review.

At the first sips this wine was mouth filling offering light tannins and good acidity. Wasabi-dusted peanuts perked up the acidity and now I tasted black cherries in my glass. The main dish was homemade fried turkey breast right off the skillet. The libation was long and responded with a multilayered burnt taste accompanied by some oak and dark cherries. Sautéed snow peas and mushrooms provided the liquid with some iron and a great balance between its acidity and tannins. This fine meal terminated with bittersweet chocolate but unfortunately only a little fruit remained in the wine.

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