Famous for its rum and cigars, Cuba could soon be known for its French (letter) wine.
ADVERTISEMENTFamous for its rum and cigars, Cuba could soon be known for its French (letter) wine.
That is because one producer is using a rather unusual item to ferment his homemade fruity mix – condoms.
No, this is not some late April Fool’s joke, the rubber really does protect the wine and stop any unexpected surprises.
The winery’s owner Orestes Estevez said:
“When you put the condom on the bottle you make a little hole in the tip, and it starts to rise (the condom) – just like a guy, it stays up. And when the fermentation stops, it deflates, and it won’t rise again for anything.”
A lack of tools due to the US trade embargo on Cuba forced the winery to use the inflatable friends.
It’s unclear if the wine has a latex taste, but at one euro a bottle, a vintage might be a bit of a tall order.