Haus Alpenz – A Catalan Aperitif Tasting
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About this event
Hosted by Haus Alpenz & Sud de France
When oxidation becomes nobility...
Roussillon is home to one of the oldest forms of winemaking, a tradition for aged dry wines that
pre-dates modern viticulture. Known throughout Catalonia (Catalunya) as Rancio Sec (or alternately Vi Ranci), these are dry, unfortified wines that are often kept in the sun in glass demijohns, then transferred to partially filled old oak barrels for no less than 5 years. It is this oxidation process, further evolving over decades in soleras, that gives rise to the bouquet of unique tastes (fresh walnut, curry spices, menthol, light bitterness) that characterizes Rancio Sec. Made in very small quantities, typically for the winemaker's family and guests, its historic if endangered status is recognized by Slow Food France.
Please join Sud de France and Haus Alpenz for a comprehensive tasting of dry (and a few off-dry) rancio wines, as well as other traditional Roussillon wines and aperitifs, paired with classic foods of the Roussillon coast.
Producers include the following:
Arnaud de Villeneuve
Caves Abbe Rous
Terres des Templiers
Domaine de Jorel
Domaine Vial-Magnieres
Caves L'Etoile
Domaine du Dernier Bastion
Domaine la Rourède
Domaine Mas Peyre
Domaine Puig-Parahy
Les Vignerons de Tautavel Vingrau
Domaine Lheritier
Domaine de la Preceptorie de Centernach
Domaine de Sau
Caves Byrrh
Please RSVP to David J. Phillips at djp@alpenz.com
We look forward to seeing you there and then.
About the company
The full Haus Alpenz portfolio is distributed in New York by MHW Ltd.
The Haus Alpenz mission: to preserve and enhance the appreciation of distinctive and authentic tastes.
Our Vision...
To share and celebrate their unique cultural associations and related culinary traditions.
To help our customer expand the depth and diversity of both taste to palate and the overall dining experience.
To respond to our customer's needs, interests and inspiration, and provide product and service that furthers their own success.
We serve the ambitious and adventurous palate.