The best Crimean wines: Port of Massandra, Madera. Crimean wines: red and white port wine
Crimea for Russia plays the same role asChampagne for France. The wines that are produced in the distilleries of the peninsula are not inferior to the "French" with their taste and health benefits. In this article, we call the best, in our opinion, the fault of the Crimea, if you have an opinion on this, express it in the comments.
The best fortified Crimean wines
"Black Colonel"
Vintage red port began to be produced in1995 and literally in a few years has become very popular due to its rich and sophisticated taste. The taste of this wine is tart, soft and velvety, in it the tender tones of cream and chocolate are combined with notes of morocco and prunes. In the warm and rich aroma of the "Black Colonel" delicate creamy shades are combined with shades of peach, melon and tropical fruits.
Rich taste and aroma, exquisiterich red color of this red Crimean port is achieved thanks to 8 grades of elite black grapes, the juice of which is aged in oak barrels for 3 years.
Red Crimean Port "Massandra"
Port wine, named after the wine of the same namefactory, is produced since 1894. Since then, the recipe for the manufacture and aging of this drink has never changed. Portland "Massandra" is made from the grape variety Murvedr, which grows exclusively in the mountainous area of the Crimea, and the drink is aged for at least 3 years in oak barrels in the dark cellars of the winery. During the aging period the drink acquires a rich pomegranate color, a deep balanced taste and an exquisite aroma, in which the shades of nightshade and berries are combined with cognac notes. The red port "Massandra" was highly appreciated at international competitions, and wine connoisseurs believe that this drink is the best wine for courageous and strong men.
White Port "Magarach"
"Magarach", a strong vintage wine is madeon the same distillery from the grape varieties Aligote, Semillon and Rkatsiteli, aged for 3 years in oak barrels. Despite the fortress, the taste of the white port is exquisite and soft, it reveals a rich bouquet of cream and fruit notes, and the aroma of the drink combines the colors of apricots, white grapes and raisins with barely perceptible caramel and oak notes. Port Magarych, along with the Cabernet and Massandra, is rightfully considered one of the best fortified white wines produced in the CIS.
The best dessert wines of Crimea
"Pinot Gris Ai-Danil"
Dessert liqueur white wine "Pinot Gris Ai-Danil", undoubtedly - a masterpiece of the plant "Massandra",created in 1888. For its production, grape variety Pino gray is used. The wine is aged in oak barrels in cool mountain tunnels for 2 years. This drink has a deep dark amber color with pink gleams, in its oily and delicate taste, notes of citrus fruits, quinces and caramels prevail.
"The Seventh Heaven of Prince Golitsyn"
This is an elegant and delicate white dessert wineis produced in the distillery "Massandra" since 1996 according to the recipes found, according to legend, in the residence of Prince Lev Sergeyevich Golitsyn. The taste and aroma of the "Seventh Heaven" conveys the fullness and complexity of the subtropical nature of the Crimea: the taste of the drink harmoniously combines honeycomb colors, shades of fruit maturing in Crimean gardens, notes of flowers and spices growing in the southern part of the peninsula. This wine is made from elite varieties of white and pink grapes and aged for 2 years in oak barrels.
"Madera Massandra"
"Madera Massandra" is considered one of the best vintage strong whitewines of the Crimea. It is made from grape varieties Sersial, Albillo and Verdelo, aged for 5 years in open sunny terrain in oak tare. This method of exposure allows "Madeira" to acquire a rich spicy taste with notes of vanilla and cognac, as well as a unique aroma, which combines the shades of fruit, caramel, spices and walnut.
"The Black Doctor"
"Black Doctor" - rare vintage reddessert wine, produced in the distillery "Sunny Valley" since 1967. To produce this drink, more than a dozen varieties of grapes are used. The main variety, thanks to which wine acquires a unique taste and medicinal properties - Ekim Kara.
According to an old legend, wine made fromgrape varieties Ekim Kara, gave the soldiers that they quickly regained their strength. So it or not, it is for certain unknown, but the beneficial effect of the "Black Doctor" on the cardiovascular system of the body is a fact confirmed by the doctors.
"Black Doctor" has a bright garnet redcolor and rich taste, filled with shades of chocolate, vanilla, morocco, pear and mulberry, and in the aroma of wine intertwined notes of caramel, cocoa and prunes.
The best table and sparkling wines of Crimea
Table red "Alushta"
To make table red wine "Alushta" use grapes of three red grades. Ready drink is aged in oak barrels for 2 years. The wine has a rich pomegranate color, floral and berry aroma and a fresh tender taste, filled with notes of fruit and spicy spices. The faultless taste and aroma of this wine has been celebrated many times at international competitions.
Collection champagne "New World"
The oldest house of sparkling wines in the Crimea "New World"It is known for sparkling drinks, the taste characteristics of which are almost inferior to the characteristics of wines made in the Champagne distilleries in France. Under the brand "New World" from elite grape varieties, semi-dry and dry sparkling wines are produced by the method of secondary fermentation, which are maintained for 3 years. Sparkling wines "New World" have a refreshing taste and a delicate floral aroma.
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