Strictly Kosher, Strictly Quality

Shedding the perception that kosher wines are sweet and inferior, an exceptional new brand of wine has been introduced to complement the "Holiday of Freedom" and other special occasions.

Kosher for Passover and perfect for family feasts, celebrations and parties, Akiba Eger is available from A.V. Imports in a Cabernet Franc or Welsch Riesling -- ideal for pairing with traditional or nouvelle cuisine. These sophisticated wines produced by Egervin, the second largest winery in Hungary, are far cries from the sweet wines in square bottles to which you may be accustomed.

The Cabernet Franc, from the Kunsag region of Hungary, is a fresh and fruity wine with medium body and measured tannins. Aged in oak, it is produced from 100 percent Cabernet Franc grapes, a close relative of Cabernet Sauvignon and shares many of the same characteristics. And the Welsch Riesling, produced from 100 percent Welsch Riesling grapes from the Eger region, has a medium golden hue with exotic aromas of flint and honeyed apples. With a recommended retail price of $9.99, they're a value that can't be beat.

Egervin, which was founded in 1949, has greatly expanded its range of grape varieties that can be used in the production of kosher wines. As one of the most significant wine producers in Hungary, the company uses premium grapes and viticultural techniques, to ensure Akiba Eger wines meet high quality standards. Every step of the wine making process from grape crushing to bottling of the wines is handled solely by Sabbath Observant Jews using equipment that is used exclusively for the preparation of kosher products.

Kosher wines are subject to a very stringent filtration procedure and no foreign substance may be used, unlike non-kosher wines, which often use gelatin, rice, milk products or animal products during the clarification and purification processes. This makes it perfect for vegetarians, or those just watching their health.

For more information, visit www.avimports.com.

Courtesy of ARA Content, www.ARAcontent.com, e-mail: info@ARAcontent.com

EDITOR'S NOTE: A.V. Imports, Inc., a Columbia, Md.-based national wine and spirit importer, has been in business since 1986. The company imports wines and spirits from Italy, Mexico, Chile, Hungary, Spain and New Zealand and distributes them throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Aruba and Bahamas.

By ARA Content
Published: 10/16/2001
 
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