Recanati Reserve Wild Carignan (750ml)

The grapes for Recanati Reserve Wild Carignan come from old vines that are dry-farmed on the slopes of the Judean Hills. There the roots have to wind deep underground, always searching for water, and the vines have an ancient, almost wild look. The grapes are picked by hand and matured for roughly 12 months in French oak. The wine is then coarsely filtered and bottled with minimal intervention.

Mood: Wild, herbal, distinctive.

Tasting Notes

Ripe cherries, dark berries, and subtle herbal notes lift out of the glass in rich aromas, and underneath are hints of earthy complexity and spice. On the palate it is layered and full-bodied, with a savory herbal edge and well-integrated tannins. The finish is elegant and long, and it closes on Mediterranean spice and stone.

Food Pairing

Pour it with hearty dishes and meat, such as roast lamb, Shabbos brisket, grilled steak, or a slow-cooked cholent. It handles richly spiced Mediterranean fare and game too.