Before the modern navigation trips, in the age of sail ships and long distance navigation voyages, food then, as now, was directly related to health. One of the greatest threats to health, in the age of sail ships, on long sea voyages was scurvy, a potentially fatal disease cased by a deficiency of vitamin C, normally sourced from fresh fruit and vegetables. However, this was also a common complaint among the poor labourers on land in winter, when fresh food was scarce. In the age of the sail ships, safe and healthy provisions were crucial for the success of the adventure. Aliara was a tin cup measurement for the crew’s daily ration of wine. Our aliara is made in small and precious quantities as a tribute to this tradition. Because the long navigation voyages Captains needed to operate around the world and a number of entities made a huge effort to find a cure for scurvy, and to avoid deseases on long distance voyages and many remedies were tried, ranging from the infamous sauerkraut to extract of malt and a cup of wine.
Odfjell Aliara Assemblage
Odfjell, Aliara, 750 ml
Variety: Assemblage
Viña Odfjell, Central Valley
Composition: 32% Carignan, 26% Malbec, 22% Syrah and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vintage: 2010
Oenologist: Arnaud Hereu
Pairing: This assemblage wine loves grilled dishes, as the nature of the meat mirrors the bitter edge of the tannin in the wine. Serve at 16-18°C.
Tasting notes:
Colour: Concentrated deep violet in colour.
Aromas: The nose is attractive and intense with a range of aromas from the different varieties in the blend, including dry fruit aromas such as hazelnuts, dates and dried figs, floral notes of jasmine and roses and, finally, hints of chocolate.
Palate: The palate is sophisticated and intense. Juicy with the presence of chocolate, coffee and tobacco leaves. The finish is long with ripe and velvety tannins. An unforgettable experience.
