Sal de vino: “Purple Spice”
The origin of this SALT can be found in the porto f Libourne. In the 17th Century, this French city was the largest wine Trading city in our neighbouring country. During the maritime crossing, it was discovered that Wood was the ideal way to transport wine, also adding aromas and flavours. Wine was also used to dye another of the most sought after products in olden days. As Salt Could not be sold in this colour , sailors preferred to give it as a present to the wife of a well-konwn tavern owner in the port : Valantine Corner who in order to make her cooking distinctive added spices to it. This formula has continues to Developer to the present day and was rediscovered by Pascal Delbeck, an oenological consultant at the winery, who now safeguards the recipe os “ Valantine´s Rubies”