Alfasi Kosher
Kosher Chilean wine, poured on Long Island tables for decades.
The story behind Alfasi
Alfasi began in 1997 as a joint venture between Royal Wine Corp., the Herzog family importer, and Carta Vieja in Chile's Maule Valley. The grapes come from ungrafted French rootstocks, since Chile has never had phylloxera. Every bottle is certified Kosher for Passover under OU supervision, and modern retail batches are Mevushal, so any server can pour them.
A separate ultra-premium Alfasi Special Edition is made at Odem Mountain in the Golan Heights, founded by Michael and Idit Alfasi in 2003. That one is non-mevushal and aged 36 months in French oak. We stock the Chilean line, the everyday bottles our kosher customers come back for.
Explore the Alfasi range
Five bottlings, all from the Maule Valley, all under twelve dollars. Reds for the table, a Chardonnay for chilled pours, and a Reserve Pinot Noir for the holidays.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfasi Cabernet Sauvignon | Kosher Red, Maule Valley | 13% ABV | Dark cherry, firm tannin, weeknight roast lamb |
| Alfasi Merlot | Kosher Red, Maule Valley | 13% ABV | Plum and soft tannin, brisket friendly |
| Alfasi Chardonnay | Kosher White, Maule Valley | 13.5% ABV | Ripe apple, light oak, roasted chicken |
| Alfasi Malbec/Syrah | Kosher Red Blend, Maule Valley | 13.5% ABV | Blackberry, pepper, grilled short ribs |
| Alfasi Pinot Noir Reserve | Kosher Reserve Red, Maule Valley | 13.5% ABV | Bright red fruit, silky, holiday table |
| Alfasi Cabernet Sauvignon | Kosher Red, Mevushal | 13% ABV | Flash pasteurized, easy service, pizza night |
Which Alfasi is right for you?
Alfasi sits where a good kosher wine should: affordable enough to open on a Tuesday. The Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Malbec/Syrah all run $9.99 a bottle at our Commack counter. Step up to the Pinot Noir Reserve at $11.99 and you get a softer, more elegant pour for Shabbat or the holidays. Nothing here asks you to spend like it is a special occasion. Call us at (631) 343-7200 and we will set bottles aside.
Kosher for Passover, Mevushal, and under ten dollars a bottle for a full table.
Chilled and crisp with roasted chicken, no ceremony required.
Softer red fruit for brisket and braised dishes, still under twelve dollars.
Alfasi cocktails and pairings
Serve the reds at 60 to 65 degrees, the Chardonnay at 45 to 50. These are food wines, so put them next to dinner.