Is Manischewitz wine kosher for Passover?

Note: Standard Manischewitz isn’t kosher for Passover for many Jews because it contains corn sugar, but Manischewitz makes a special kosher-for-Passover bottling with cane sugar as well.

Why do Jews drink sweet wine?

In those days, most of the wines drunk were sweet. So sweetness became necessary for taste, and it became the norm. Sweet wines were preferred by all the family, and even the children could enjoy them. Furthermore, drinking by Jews in the context of religious ritual was always in very strict moderation.

What’s the meaning of Manischewitz?

Manischewitz (; Hebrew: מנישביץ‎) is a leading brand of kosher products based in the United States, best known for their matzo and kosher wine. Founded in 1888, it became a public corporation in 1923 and remained under family control until 1990, when it was bought out by a private equity firm.

What is Manischewitz made with?

grapes
All Manischewitz Wines are made from grapes, except Blackberry and Cherry, which are fruit wines made from berry concentrate. The blessing, which is recited before consuming the wine, is different for grape wine and fruit wine, and is noted in Hebrew on the label.

Is all Manischewitz wine kosher?

From start to finish the whole Manischewitz winemaking process is carried out under rabbinical supervision and certified as kosher by the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. Significantly, all Manischewitz wines are also mevushal which ensures they remain kosher regardless of who handles the wine.

What is the alcohol content of Manischewitz wine?

11\%
Additional information

Is Manischewitz matzo made in Israel?

By the 1930s Manischewitz had opened a plant in Jersey City. It no longer makes many foods — even its iconic matzos are now made in Israel — but distributes Manischewitz-branded products and an assortment of other brands.

Who owns the Manischewitz company?

Bain Capital Credit
Manischewitz/Parent organizations

What flavor is Manischewitz wine?

grape
Manischewitz is available in six flavors — concord grape, blackberry, elderberry, cherry, extra heavy malaga and medium dry concord.