The Medieval Elixir - Hypocras Spiced Red Wine Love Potion (Stoneware Bottle)

The Red Love Potion Hypocras is an iconic beverage of medieval gastronomy. Conceived by the chefs of the Middle Ages, it is a red wine flavored with spices, herbs, and honey. The finest wines from the Corbières region have been carefully selected with respect for the environment to recreate the aromas and flavors that have marked the history of European gastronomy. This drink truly embodies the essence of medieval European beverages.

The Red Love Potion Hypocras, composed of wine, spices, and honey from the garrigue, was widely enjoyed during the Middle Ages. It was traditionally served at the end of grand banquets and used by knights as a tonic. Today, it can be savored as an aperitif, paired with cheeses, desserts, or enjoyed as an evening wine. Its unique flavor, resulting from the combination of the strength of wine, the sweetness of honey, and the intoxicating aroma of spices, evokes ancient times and invites an extraordinary gustatory experience.

Moreover, the Red Love Potion Hypocras was attributed with digestive, invigorating, and even aphrodisiac virtues. The spices and ingredients used were renowned for their stimulating and captivating properties, awakening the senses and arousing passionate feelings. In addition to its delicious taste, this beverage was considered a love potion, renowned for intensifying desires and strengthening romantic bonds. Savoring a glass of Red Love Potion Hypocras thus offered a sensory and romantic experience, transporting gastronomy enthusiasts to the intoxicating atmosphere of the Middle Ages.

Product Information:

Type: Hypocras (Spiced Wine)
Character: Sweet
Volume: 75 cl
Alcohol content: 13% vol (13.5-14.5)
Country of production: France
Production region: Occitanie (Southern France)

Tasting Suggestions:

The Red Love Potion Hypocras is a sweet wine that can be enjoyed slightly chilled at a temperature of 12°C. It is versatile and can be savored as an aperitif, a dessert wine, or a digestif. Additionally, it adds a touch of medieval authenticity to your recipes when used in cooking to marinate or deglaze dishes. It pairs perfectly with appetizers, Mediterranean cuisine, marinated and braised meats, stews, game meats, as well as cheeses and desserts at the end of a meal. It can even be enjoyed in place of coffee, reminiscent of medieval practices.

Let yourself be captivated by the enchanting flavors of the Red Love Potion Hypocras and immerse yourself in the rich medieval ambiance filled with history and gustatory delights.