Camino de Seda
Classic Movie Pairing
The Thief of Bagdad (1924)This award-winning Spanish red from ancient Silk Road vineyards is an inspired match for one of the biggest box office successes of the silent era. Raoul Walsh's spectacular cemented Douglas Fairbanks as Hollywood's king of swashbucklers. He stars as a carefree thief who falls in love with a beautiful princess and must compete against treacherous suitors by retrieving magical treasures. This luscious, medium-bodied wine elevates every thrilling moment of Fairbanks' unforgettable adventure.
About This Wine
Wine Food Pairings
Goat cheese, shellfish, chicken, pork, herb sauces, vegetarian.
Wine Flavor Profile
Camino de Seda is a medium-bodied red wine with intense aromas of black fruit, supported by notes of mocha, vanilla and earthy spice. Look for the same flavors on the palate, which is rich and concentrated.
The “road” to silky-smooth richness ends right here with this superb Spanish red.
Camino de Seda is crafted by rising star winemaker Mireia Altimira. It’s her homage to the famed “silk route” that once ran right through the sun-drenched vineyards of Jumilla. In fact, her Monastrell and Syrah grapes grow in a special ancient vineyard that’s encircled by mulberry trees—which happen to be the silk worm’s favorite dwelling. Making this place even more special, these ungrafted vines are rare survivors of the 1800s phylloxera plague, in which Europe’s grape vines were nearly decimated by the tiny bug that gnawed on vine roots. (Read more below about how these vines are preserved.)
This award-winning Spanish red from ancient Silk Road vineyards is an inspired match for one of the biggest box office successes of the silent era. Raoul Walsh's spectacular cemented Douglas Fairbanks as Hollywood's king of swashbucklers. He stars as a carefree thief who falls in love with a beautiful princess and must compete against treacherous suitors by retrieving magical treasures. This luscious, medium-bodied wine elevates every thrilling moment of Fairbanks' unforgettable adventure.
“Mireia Altimira is a real rising star and a winemaker to watch. Enjoy her rich Spanish red wine!”
Sarah Everden
Spanish wine expert