Many restaurants can boast of an elite collection of expensive wine. It's so nice to drink a glass of rare good wine under meat snack, Greek salad or just for a good evening. Let's look at the ranking of the best wines in the world.
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The best wines in the world
It's no secret that not every wine is a masterpiece of winemaking. The quality of wine products can differ in a very wide range. But some wines are a real benchmark in their category, a sample against which sommeliers compare all other wine products. So, three of the best wines in the world.
Penfolds Grange
The no less famous red Penfolds Grange continues the rating. Rich and deep taste makes the connoisseur feel light notes of quince, olives, diluted with chocolate, cocoa. After drinking, you can feel a long aftertaste, which will fully convey a luxurious bouquet.
Penfolds 2006 Grange
The aroma is characterized by subtle and elegant streams of chocolate, blackcurrant. Spices serve as an addition - cloves, cedar shavings. You can drink a sip of wine with meat dishes, cheeses, vegetables. True gourmet will appreciate the luxurious combination of a fragrant bouquet.
The history of manufacturing Penfolds Grange begins in 1993 in Australia. Development began with the aim of demonstrating great taste grapes Cabernet. Since then, the wine has been known throughout the world as one of the best in the world.
Cabernet Sauvignon
One of the best wines of our time, Cabernet Sauvignon, got into the rating of red wines. This brand consists of Bordeaux, Italian Tuscan and Spanish Priorat wines. Each of them has its own unsurpassed taste and aroma, which is highly valued by gourmets.
Strange as it may sound, but Cabernet wines go well with fatty foods, hamburger and pizza. The thing is that drinking wine paired with chocolate will ruin its aroma bouquet. But ribs from the fire, lamb steak or beef stroganoff will be excellent companions of the drink.
The aroma has berry shades: cherry, currant. As an addition, you can smell black pepper, vanilla and even tobacco. The taste of wine depends on where the grapes are grown. For example, Cabernet from Bordeaux has a herbaceous-floral aroma. Its taste is pronounced and reminiscent of ripe cherries. The best wines are those made from the vintages of 2005 and 2009.
A bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon will be a wonderful gift for the anniversary of a business partner or friend. However, the price of wine is quite high, since a ton of grapes costs the producer $6,000.
Vega Sicilio Unico
And the rating of red dry wines continues the Spanish exclusive wine Vega Sicilio Unico. Intense ruby color gives the drink a special richness and nobility. The taste of wine has a bright raspberry focus, combined with mint and balsam. The bouquet of aroma is saturated with incense and blackberry, diluted with truffle. The drink goes well with meat delicacies, cheeses.
Vega Sicilia Unico 1974
The history of wine begins in 1915 in Spain. The produced exclusive drinks were donated to aristocrats who appreciated this year's harvest. The owners of the winery are constantly improving production technology for a deeper and richer taste.
Vega Sicily is saturated with Spanish traditions, elegance and grace. Long term storage in the bottle only improves the taste and strength of the product, without disturbing its original appearance. Buying such wine is a profitable financial investment. Vega Sicilio Unico is rightfully worthy of the rating of the best red dry wines.
When laying a festive table for guests, you want to decorate it with fine wine with a delicate, refined aroma. The host of the feast invariably faces the question: how to choose a wine worthy of dear guests? To answer, you must have at least a minimum of knowledge about the classification of wines, their properties, characteristics, compatibility with certain dishes.
The main thing is to follow the rule when setting the table: less is better, but of higher quality.
The entire range of wines is divided into two large parts:
- still wines "table and fortified";
- saturated with carbon dioxide "and sparkling".
Calm wine according to the degree of exposure is:
- young;
- vintage;
- collectible.
Young wine is sold in the distribution network immediately after maturation. It has a weak strength and aroma of a bouquet belonging to the grape variety. Young wine has many fans among people of different age categories.
For vintage wine grown special varieties of grapes. The brand of wine depends on the time of maturation of the wine. According to the existing standards of winemaking for wine of this category, aging is required in the range from one to six years. Vintage wines stored for more than 6 years are considered collectible.
Table wines are made from natural juice obtained after pressing grapes.
The production of table wine completely eliminates the addition of alcohol. The amount of sugar in the wine of this variety is different: from complete absence to a certain percentage. sugar in table wine is a product of incomplete fermentation, stopped at a certain stage.
The quantitative residue of sugar in table wine serves as the basis for dividing this variety into the following types:
- Dry;
- Semi-dry;
- Semi-sweet.
The color of the wine is determined by the variety of grape raw materials used for its production. Distinguish between white wine and red wine.
White dry wine differs in a small fortress about 11% vol. Light acidity, pleasant, soft taste goes well with fish dishes, cold appetizers, fruit and cheese.
Dry red wine has shades from pink to rich cherry color, tart taste with a bouquet of grapes ripened in the area where the drink is produced. Compared to white, red wine has less acidity and more strength. Dry red wine is served with hot fried or baked meat.
Semi-sweet and semi-dry wines are obtained by incomplete fermentation of dry wines, leaving a certain amount of grape sugar. These drinks are friendly with meat, fish, vegetable dishes. They have a short shelf life in uncorked containers.
Fortified wines are made by fermenting grape must. The fermentation process is stopped and stabilized by the addition of alcohol. Wine contains residual sugar, the percentage of which depends on the stage of stoppage of fermentation. Alcohol additives increase shelf life fortified wine. The name of the wine is associated with an increased strength from 17 to 20% vol.
Fortified wine is usually consumed before dinner in small portions, sweet wines can be served as a dessert.
Notable Representatives strong wines: Madeira, port, sherry. Pairs well with hot first courses.
A large group is dessert wines: Muscat, Cahors, Tokay. Used in the dessert part of the meal. The sweetest of this group are liqueurs.
Champagne wine is obtained by secondary fermentation with saturation with carbon dioxide and storage in bottles under pressure. Champagne is the wine of holidays and celebrations. It is served in tall transparent wine glasses to highlight the beauty of color and the play of gas bubbles. The wine seems to be playing. Has a light pleasant taste, when poured, forms a lush, beautiful foam. The taste of any wine varies significantly with the serving temperature. For red table and strong wines, the best temperature will be 16-18 degrees, The delicate taste of dry white wines will be emphasized by cooling to 12 degrees, champagne will sparkle at 10 degrees.
The gaze of many scientists and researchers is riveted to wine. From a scientific point of view, it is studied beneficial features and impact on human life and health. There is a heated debate about which wine is healthier: white or red? Wine, in fact, is a complex organic substance formed as a result of fermentation grape juice. The composition of this ancient drink, in addition to water, includes great amount chemical substances and elements: ethanol, grape and fruit sugar, vegetable glycosides "anthocyanins", beneficial acids, tannins, vitamins and microelements.
The only thing that all researchers agree on is that wine has a healing effect on the body only with moderate consumption. If you consume no more than 100 grams of red wine daily, a positive trend is observed in a person’s condition: blood pressure decreases, toxins are removed from the body, and blood vessels reduces the risk of developing diseases such as heart attack, stroke, atherosclerosis. AT recent times opinions are expressed that red and white wine are almost equivalent in terms of usefulness.
Red wine owes its color to grape varieties with dark skins and hearts. The composition of wine includes such useful coloring substances as anthocyanins. They give the wine a noble color, rich taste and delicate fragrance. Red wine has a relaxing effect.
Many health institutions practice the use of moderate doses of red wine in the treatment of diseases. respiratory system and cardiac pathology, removal of a depressive state.
There is an opinion that red wine protects against the effects of radiation and solar radiation.
Which red wine to choose
Which red wine to choose: dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet, fortified?
The listed varieties differ primarily in the content of sugar and alcohol. Dry red wine of a full fermentation cycle contains almost no sugar "0.3%", and alcohol is a product of natural grape fermentation. In semi-dry and semi-sweet wines, residual sugar is present due to the interruption of the fermentation process. Preservatives are added to these wines to extend the shelf life, which does not make them 100% healthy.
Fortified wine contains alcohol - rectified, has a high strength, it is recommended to use it in limited quantities.
Dessert varieties of red wine or liqueurs are preferable to semi-dry and semi-sweet, so special preparations are not used for their preservation. chemical methods. Conventional wisdom dictates that dry red wine is the healthiest and most natural.
Now about the age of red wine and its usefulness in this regard. It has been established that the age of the wine does not affect its healing properties, but only changes its taste. The content of vitamins and useful substances young, unaged wines, healthier than aged vintages.
Dry wines that do not contain sugar are much healthier than semi-sweet and dessert varieties.
Foreign producers of red wine
Dry red wine, which one to choose from imported varieties?
Guilt different countries made from many local varieties grapes. On the shelves of shopping centers in Russia there are a lot of wines from France with a wide range of prices from cheap to expensive.
The Russian buyer is mainly in demand for inexpensive varieties of dry red wine.
France is a leader in the production of wine, but low-quality drinks come across among its products. Therefore, when choosing a French wine, you should carefully study the information on the bottle: there should be information about the manufacturer, harvest date, year of release of the wine. Most famous french varieties red wines are Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhone.
Italy ranks first in the export of wine. Sunny, warm weather allows you to grow grapes all year round. Red wines from wine region Tuscany, made from the Italian Sangiovese grape variety. The most popular dry red wines are Chianti Classico, Super Tuscan, Brunello di Montalcino. Chianti is a wine aged no more than 2 years, if the exposure exceeds this value, the wine is called Riserva, it is several times more expensive.
The label will again help in choosing a quality Spanish wine. Wine of different aging has identifying inscriptions:
- cheap canteen;
- local, improved quality;
- vintage;
- elite.
Suitable Spanish wine for a juicy meat steak is the classic "Rioja" with fruity bouquet and bright taste.
When choosing imported dry red wine, one should be guided by the principle that the hotter the climate in the country of origin, the tastier wine. Therefore, wines from Argentina, Chile and other countries of the New World are so popular with us. Drinks from these countries have exotic flavors due to the use of original local grape varieties: shiraz, grenache, zinfandel, malbec. Famous grape varieties grow here: Cabernet and Merlot. The use of cheap labor, sunny climate, rich soils, high yields make the prices of wine from these countries affordable for the entire population.
A collection of traditional Georgian red wines will be a wonderful decoration for any feast. The first toast is said with glasses filled with the precious moisture of the Georgian semi-sweet wine Khvanchkara. Vegetable appetizers accompany Georgian red dry wines Saperavi or Mukuzani, smoothly moving on to the main meat dish - shish kebab. For dishes cooked in open fire, semi-sweet red wines based on the Kindzmarauli or Akhasheni saperavi variety are also perfect.
In recent years, high-quality Abkhazian wines have become a pleasant addition to the Russian market.
Several large wineries operate on the territory of Abkhazia, producing relatively inexpensive red wine, which has a wonderful taste and bouquet.
Many private wineries are opening, where wine is made according to their own original or old recipes. Wines from private wineries with a richer taste, but also a higher price. The most popular brands are Lykhna, Bouquet of Abkhazia, Chegem, Amra, Apsny.
After choosing a brand, variety and winemaker, it's time to check the originality of the wine and protect yourself from fake. All world wine producers strive to adhere to the rule of three colors in the design of labels. Therefore, stay away from multi-colored pieces of paper.
Honest winemakers always indicate the name of the manufacturer and its location.
An important sign of quality wine is the indication of the year of harvest. Quality wine should not have sediment. An important compass is the cork of the bottle, its top should be at the level of the top of the neck and it should sit very firmly, keeping the wine fresh. Currently, some winemakers are replacing corks with screw caps. metal lids, simplifying the way you open bottles.
For the production of dry red wine, grape varieties Merlot, Cabernet, Negrette, Aglianico, Sauvignon and others are used. There are thousands of varieties of red wine in the world. The best of them are Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir.
Intense, bright color of wine can only be obtained from good grapes. Scarlet, burgundy, ruby, purple, or dark cherry hues indicate the youth of a dry wine. High-quality red wine is packed in massive individually shaped bottles in dark shades of green or Brown color. When serving wine, it is better to be guided by the principle: the richer, fatter, heavier the dish, the lighter the wine served.
Gastronomic pairings of red wine
There are countless gourmets in the world who experience boundless love for good dry red wine. In Italy, France, Georgia, wine is a traditional national drink, an essential attribute of lunches and dinners of all segments of the population.
Examples of combinations of dry red wine with food:
- Tuscan dry wine is perfect for cheese, lasagna, spaghetti.
- Semi-sweet Georgian "Kindzmarauli", Latin American "Kaiken Terroir Series" will make friends with barbecue, fried meat: lamb, beef.
- The sweet taste of baked vegetables will emphasize the French "Le Cornu"
- The taste of the dessert will be enhanced by Burgundy Beaujolais Nouveau
The best red dry wines
Château Fonceche is a French wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. bright aroma ripe fruits and meadow flowers. Alcohol is 10 vol.
Supply temperature to meat dishes about 18 degrees. Glasses with a ruby-colored drink will become the main decoration of the table.
Chianti is an old Italian dry wine. Strictly red grape varieties are used in its production. Great with Italian food.
Bararesco is another popular dry red wine from Italy. Grapes grown in the highlands give this drink a delicate tart taste and a complex aroma of spices, fruits and flowers.
Saperavi is a Georgian variety of dry red wine made from grapes of the same name.
The strength of the drink is not more than 11 vol. The wine is distinguished by maroon color and velvety taste of Mukuzani - Georgian wine from Saperavi grape variety, languishing for three years in oak containers. Recognized by its beautiful red color, taste with the aroma of berries and oak bark.
It goes well with hot meat and vegetable delicacies.
The best Russian red wines of 2016 are:
- "Phantom" "Cabernet Sauvignon" winery Vedernikov, JSC Millerovsky winery;
- Lefkadia "Reserve" LLC "Lefkadia", Krasnodar Territory;
- Saperevi. Chateau Taman. Reserve JSC Kuban-Vino, Krasnodar Territory and others
Semi-sweet red wines are classified as table wines, with a strength of 9-14%, with a sufficient sugar content in the finished product.
Red semi-sweet wine, which one to choose?
The best red semi-sweet wines are produced by Georgia. Recipes tested for centuries, ideal weather conditions for the ripening of sweet grapes contribute to the creation divine drinks: Khvanchkara, Alazani Valley, Kindzmarauli, Akhasheni.
Khvanchkara is the most famous semi-sweet wine. The raw material is the berries of the Mujuretuli and Aleksandrouli varieties, grown in the vineyards of the Racha area.
A feature of the dark red drink is a great taste with floral and fruity notes.
Alazani Valley is a semi-sweet wine of red grapes grown in Western and Eastern Georgia.
A great addition to Georgian cheeses and sweet dishes. Cooling wine enhances its flavor nuances. It has a pleasant taste and delicate bouquet.
Akhasheni is a semi-sweet drink made from famous variety Saperavi grapes growing in mountainous Kakheti. The velvety black cherry color is combined with a moderately tart taste.
Kindzmarauli is a famous semi-sweet red made from Saperavi grapes. Bordeaux color, dark pomegranate, pleasant taste and wonderful bouquet.
Summing up, we can say that when choosing wine, preference should be given to dry red wine made on the basis of red grapes. dark varieties. This type of drink occupies a significant niche in the assortment of vintage and single wines. Moderate regular consumption of dry red wine will help improve health, support vitality at the right level, cheer up. The main thing in achieving health and therapeutic effect regular consumption in small doses. Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to alcohol dependence. As the French say, wine cures everything except alcoholism.
Popular imported wines have risen in price due to a jump in the exchange rate. Delovoy Peterburg asked large producers and importers how to choose wine now and whether it is possible to buy a quality product for no more than 500 rubles per bottle.
The aforementioned 500 rubles is a notional amount chosen by the editors as an indicator of consumer opportunities. The indicated figure cannot be considered an iron protection against an unsuccessful purchase, experts warn. “Of course, when purchasing expensive products, you are much more likely to get something really interesting, but only the buyer’s own knowledge of wine can be a real guarantee of quality,” says Dmitry Zhurkin, import director of the Ladoga group and founder of the Wine Masters sommelier school.
"The price can only serve as a signal, only the international classification of wines performs the function of a wine quality guarantor," Kirill Kalmyk, Marketing Director, agrees. So, on the front side of a bottle of Spanish wines, you need to look for the abbreviation DO, for French wines, AOC and AOK are used, as well as the designation of the castle and grape variety, for Chilean wines, this role is played by belonging to the area of wine production (the best wines are those produced in the central area). But for Russian wines, such designations are not provided.
"You can definitely buy good wine for 500 rubles!" - says Anna Mekhovykh, training manager for the assortment of OOO "". She advises going for inexpensive and decent wine to supermarkets or alcohol stores, and not to boutiques. "Thanks to large volumes and investments from suppliers, chain stores provide consumers with a better price and choice through discounts and seasonal sales on imported alcohol," explains Anna Mekhovykh.
What can you buy
As it turned out, 500 rubles is an amount that allows you not only to buy good wine, but also to choose. True, the choice is not so wide.
Most familiar or familiar brands now cost more than 600 rubles, so importers and distributors are adapting to new realities by offering new brands from poorly represented regions, Anna Mekhovykh says. So, for example, there are many proposals from Spanish regions, as a rule, these are young, open and understandable wines with a fruity component, there are also wines from Portugal and the countries of the New World (Central Valley of Chile, southwest Australia, South Africa and Argentina), in addition, these are Russian wines from reliable producers that receive awards at prestigious Russian and international competitions and occupy good positions in the rating of Russian wines.
Mikhail Nikolaev, managing partner of the Nikolaev & Sons family business (a Russian wine producer), also advises paying attention to wines from the New World and Russian producers. In his opinion, European wines are greatly overestimated: “Many people are used to thinking that if you buy wine, you need to choose Spain, France and Italy, but in fact 500-700 rubles in our stores is wine, which in Spain is sold for 1 .5 euros, so I wouldn't talk about high quality such a product."
In terms of price-quality ratio, in the category under 500 rubles there are young wines from the New World: Argentina, Chile, Australia, South Africa, often Georgia or simple table wines from Europe also fall here, Dmitry Zhurkin gives a similar opinion. As a curious fact, he notes that since such products do not have the potential for long-term exposure and must be drunk in the next 1-3 years, they are sealed with a screw cap. "This fact sometimes scares the buyer in vain - given the short shelf life, the wine does not need to be closed with a special cork," he says.
As for Russian wines, here the buyer can expect to buy for 500 rubles only wines bottled in Russia, but made from imported wine material, says Kirill Kalmyk. As a representative of the company - the leader in the production of champagne, he could not fail to note and sparkling wine Russian production.
Import substitution failed
Judging by the statistics, market participants have had to worry in recent years - wine sales in St. Petersburg, after a couple of years of growth, are now declining. recorded a slight surge in sales at the beginning of last year, but in the first half of 2016, 1,584.5 thousand decalitres of wine were sold in St. Petersburg, which is 4.6% less than sales over the same period in 2015.
Sales of wine in St. Petersburg, 1st half of the year, thousand decalitres
High-quality wine is an indispensable attribute of any festive (and not only) feast. This unique drink unlikely to compete with any other competitor. Absolutely universal product appropriate as at a gala banquet in fact high level as well as on the first date.
One condition: a glass of wine will please with its taste only if the product is authentic.
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Included in the TOP leaders is the famous Georgian wine Kindzmarauli. It seems that the name of the drink originates from ancient times, but this product was born not so long ago. In the 40s of the last century, on the basis of ancient traditions, Georgian winemakers presented the world with Kindzmarauli: red semi-sweet with a strength of up to 12%.
The uniqueness of this product lies in the use of a special grape variety (Saperavi) for its production. Moreover, the vineyards in which Saperavi ripens are located only in a small region of Georgia - the Alazani Valley. Given the relatively small area with the most favorable natural conditions growth of wine fruits, the high price of natural grapes becomes quite understandable.
I would like to especially note the method of preparation: crushed berries, along with seeds and ridges, are placed in a large clay jug with a volume of about one and a half thousand liters, carefully sealed and buried in the ground to the full height. Thus, a stable temperature is maintained inside the vessel, not exceeding +15 degrees. The wine slowly matures naturally for at least two years - only in this case you get a real red semi-sweet Kindzmarauli.
The main characteristic features of this product:
- Intense ruby color;
- Pronounced fruity notes (in particular, pomegranate, cherry, apricot);
- Natural sweet taste no added sugar;
- Pleasant astringency, rich aroma.
Kindzmarauli goes well with meat (especially cooked over an open fire), desserts and classic wine platters (cheese, nuts).
If you want to enjoy the original Georgian wine, then you will have to pay about 500 rubles for a 0.75 liter bottle.
Crimean wines have been among the leaders in this segment of the world market for many years. It is a fact. The products of the Crimean winery "Massandra" invariably enjoy special love and popularity among true connoisseurs of a noble drink.
The list of varieties of wines produced at this enterprise is endless: these are table, dry, fortified, dessert and others. The products of Crimean winemakers have repeatedly won awards at major international exhibitions and tastings.
After the production of the batch, a part is sent for sale, a part remains for the collection, and the minimum amount is transferred to storage for a period of several years.
"Massandra" is famous for the production of wines exclusively from its own grapes. The unique natural features of the climate provide the berries with the same unique taste and a flavor that allows you to identify Crimean wine with your eyes closed.
Massandra products are completely natural: they are not used in production harmful additives and sugar. With prudent use, Crimean wines are safe for human health.
Muscat, Sherry, Madera, Riesling - more than fifty varieties are available to domestic consumers at the most affordable price.
Another contender from Georgia is nominated for the title of the best: Alazani Valley. Unfortunately, during the collapse of the economy and the dominance of counterfeit wine and vodka products, this particular noble drink got hit. Excellent Georgian wine was compromised: third-rate cheap alcohol, which cost literally a penny, was accompanied by just such a label.
Despite the fact that the "Alazani Valley" is still considered budget option, its quality fully meets all the requirements for a quality drink.
The grapes used for the manufacture of this product grow in abundance in the valley of the same name in Georgia. As a rule, varieties such as Saperavi, Rkatsiteli are used.
The production technology is consonant with the Kindzmarauli method, however, most modern winemakers catalyze the process, reducing the aging time to several months, and do not focus on a particular grape variety. This significantly affects the cost of the product in favor of the buyer, without actually affecting the quality.
There are two varieties of "Alazani Valley":
- White is made from Rkatsiteli grapes, it belongs to the category of semi-sweet and dessert drinks. This wine will be appropriate as an aperitif (buffet), and will also play well in tandem with fish, vegetables and desserts.
- Red semi-sweet has a richer velvety taste with berry notes. Perfect with meats, cheeses and fruit desserts.
Inexpensive and high-quality Georgian wine of this brand can be purchased at a price of 200 rubles per bottle of standard volume.
The list of leaders continues with one of the most popular wines in the world - the famous red Cabernet Sauvignon. This noble drink owes its name to the grape variety of the same name, the plantations of which occupy vast areas around the world (about 750 thousand hectares).
The "King of the Grapes", Cabernet Sauvignon, is, as scientists from the United States recently found out, a hybrid obtained by crossing certain varieties of berries. According to the reviews of leading growers, this variety has a number of indisputable advantages: it tolerates frost and drought well, has a high yield, is unpretentious, resistant to diseases.
I would like to note that a small amount of red Cabernet Sauvignon after a working day has a beneficial effect on human body. The main thing is not to overdo it.
It is worth mentioning the aroma of this drink separately: despite the fact that in general fruit notes predominate in it, the taste depends directly on the geography of the vine and the manufacturer. The color ranges from purple to deep garnet.
There are quite a few methods for making Cabernet Sauvignon, each winemaker has his own secret of production. Traditionally, wine is aged in oak barrels resulting in excellent dry high quality .
The price of the issue is from 300 rubles per bottle.
Includes TOP leaders wine with a special strawberry flavor "Isabella". The grape variety of the same name, from which this product is produced, is ideal for making juice and wine drink.
Winemakers love Isabella grapes for high yields, resistance to adverse conditions and disease. By the way, it was this feature that made this variety a favorite for growing in a private courtyard. No hassle, but a rich harvest will allow you to prepare excellent natural wine for the future.
"Isabella" can be white, red or pink. The color depends on the period of fermentation of raw materials. The longer the process lasts, the darker and richer the color of the drink will be.
Considering that the Isabella berries themselves are quite acidic, sugar is often added to the wine, which makes it sweeter and more palatable. After a sip of the drink, a pleasant aftertaste remains with characteristic notes of strawberries, which are the hallmark of Isabella.
This product is ideal for friendly gatherings, especially in the bosom of nature with grilled meat. Perfectly reveals in combination with traditional wine snacks - cheese and fruits
The price of one bottle is from 160 rubles.
The list of the best wines of 2019 continues with the product of Krasnodar winemakers - Chateau Taman champagne. Anticipating a priori skepticism towards “champagne not from France”, we note that the manufacturing technology and the production process itself are supervised by leading French winemakers (in particular, Jerome Baret).
On the domestic market Several varieties of excellent champagne are presented:
- Brut;
- Semi-dry;
- Semi-sweet.
More recently, the specialists of the winery have developed a new recipe for "Chateau Tamagne": dry wine is made from Chardonnay, Pinot and Traminer grapes.
For the preparation of any kind of champagne, only selected berries are used. The juice from them is obtained by natural gravity, without pressing the grapes, as a result of which pure raw materials are formed without impurities of the skin and seeds. This stage is decisive in the formation unique taste champagne.
The next manufacturing process is classical technology double fermentation, resulting in a high-quality sparkling "Chateau Tamagne": light, fragrant, with snow-white foam and many tiny bubbles.
Here's what makes champagne from sunny Krasnodar attractive:
- Soft floral-fruity aroma;
- Pleasant aftertaste;
- Optimal alcohol content (11%);
- Harmonious combination with any light snacks.
Russians can rightfully be proud that today we can also boast of excellent champagne of our own production.
The cost of a standard bottle of "Chateau Taman" 0.75 liters is about 200 rubles.
The list of leaders rightfully includes the Italian sparkling Lambrusco. Often the consumer accepts this alcoholic drink for champagne: the shape of the bottle and the presence of bubbles are confusing.
However, this prejudice is erroneous: the natural "effervescence" is formed due to a special process for making the drink, which has nothing to do with the method of production of champagne. Light sparkling from Italian winemakers has gained immense popularity not only in their homeland, but throughout the world.
Lambrusco production technology originates from the distant past. The algorithm of actions has not changed much, if we do not take into account the automation of the main stages. It is very important to pick the grapes in time - the berries should be slightly unripe. They are delicately squeezed out and actually obtained at the exit. pure juice from which they are made elite varieties Lambrusco. The juice of the second pressing is ideal for the production of sparkling wine.
The juice is placed in large metal tanks, where the fermentation process takes place, and the composition of the wine is formed by mixing several varieties of juice. Then the sparkling wine is transferred to sealed tanks and finally bottled in glass bottles.
Features of Lambrusco:
- Natural sparkling;
- Low alcohol content (up to 8%);
- Variety of types of sparkling wine;
- Saturated color, light fruity taste;
- Affordable price.
It goes well with any kind of snacks: their choice depends on the variety chosen.
The cost of a 0.75 liter bottle starts at 250 rubles.
Good wine is not just an alcoholic drink that can be found at any feast. A bottle of vintage as a present is a great opportunity to please the donee and demonstrate good taste. Such a gift will definitely not gather dust in the closet.
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The best wines. How do you know which wines fall into this category? This will help us with wine ratings compiled by eminent sommeliers around the world. A wine rating is a score that a wine can receive after tasting and evaluating other factors (eg volume, price, subjective impression). To choose most good wine , it is not necessary to be a wine specialist with many years of experience - just look at the wine rating and draw a conclusion. The best wines in the world usually score between 90 and 100 on the 100-point American scale.
Wine evaluation is most often done by the method of "blind tasting". It consists in the fact that experts are offered wine, about which they know only the place of origin and nothing more. Each expert is a specialist in a particular region, so you can count on the objectivity and reliability of the assessment of wine.
The American magazine Wine Spectator tastes tens of thousands of wines a year. The best wines get 95-100 points. This category is classic great wines. Quite good wines (well-made, according to the rankings) score between 80 and 89 points. Well, the 90+ category includes really prestigious and famous wines, elite wines that we are pleased to present to your attention.
The most popular wines are undoubtedly French wines (Bordeaux and Burgundy wines), Italian and Spanish wines.
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Also, wine consumers often ask if there is a natural good not expensive wine . We can please you: there are a lot of such wines, because the best sorts of wines make up only a small part of the exports of famous wine countries. The rest is solid table wines for everyday use on affordable price. Expensive wines are usually not just quality, but historically valuable wines. The best years of wine harvest can also play a role - the wine of a significant millesime will cost more. The most expensive wine can cost tens of thousands of dollars - like the Chateau d "Yquem (Chateau d" Yquem) of 1787, which was sold for $ 90,000.
Good cheap wines in a huge assortment are presented in our catalog. You can choose from classic French, Italian, Spanish and New World wines. The controversy about what is the best wine, will never fade away. It can be a wine highly rated by authoritative experts, and the most expensive wine, but most likely the best is quality wine which you like and which you will want to try again and again.
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