Crimean wines are drinks with a very special smell and rich taste, prepared in compliance with certain traditions. They are famous all over the world. Millions of connoisseurs of quality wine know that in Crimea they make really excellent drinks.
Manufacturing plants
First of all, I would like to say that on the Crimean peninsula there are several factories that produce wine drinks. “Golden Beam”, “Golden Amphora”, “Inkerman”, “New World”, “Massandra”, “Koktebel” and the Sevastopol Champagne Wine Factory. By the way, on the penultimate of the above still produce excellent brandy. The most famous is “Massandra”, this factory has existed since 1894 and has been manufacturing high-quality wines for more than 120 years. It is safe to say that the drinks of its production are the masterpieces of classical winemaking. The best Crimean wines are not simply collected here - there is a huge amount of real works of wine-making art. The plant has 225 (!) Awards, which were received by its drinks at various tastings and exhibitions of the international format. And, in the end, “Massandra” is exactly the producer who has the largest collection of wines in the whole world. More than a million bottles of a wide variety of drinks are stored in its cellars. There is even a wine called Jerez de la Frontera, whose harvest dates back to the distant 1775 year! Each drink produced by this plant is unique and special in its own way.
White Port: Variety of Flavors and Flavors
Crimean white wines should be noted with special attention. Take, for example, at least port wine from Cabernet. Absolutely unique vintage white wine, for the production of which grape "cabernet Sauvignon" is used. These berries grow near the small town of Alupka and the village of Simeiz. It is difficult to immediately understand the taste by tasting the Cabernet port. A complex bouquet is revealed in the aftertaste, and only then you can feel a light almond flavor, shaded by the aroma of subtropical fruits. Somewhat oily, but despite this, a mild taste that leaves a viscous and pleasant feeling. It is also worth noting the attention of “South Coast” white port, which is considered to be the best representative of its class of drinks. It is made from aligote grapes or semillon grapes. Its color can be very light or dark amber - it all depends on the variety of berries. After tasting this drink, you can feel the unobtrusive smack of roasted nut. In addition, there is a huge number of ports - “Golden Fortune Archaderese”, “Surozh”, “Crimean”, “Magarach” and many others.
Red table wines
They are especially popular. Take, for example, Crimean red wine Cabernet, which is prepared from Sauvignon grapes grown near Sevastopol. This drink has a rich ruby ​​hue and a pronounced tart taste. Alushta wine is also in demand. It is prepared from various varieties, this is "Mourvedre", "Morale", "Saperavi" or the notorious "Cabernet Sauvignon". By mixing all of these berries, a varied and interesting taste is obtained. But, despite such a number of varieties, the drink does not have a sharp aroma - everything is very harmonious and unobtrusive.
Crimean “festive” drink
Champagne is an indispensable attribute on almost any occasion. On the peninsula you can try absolutely any drink belonging to this class. Crimean sparkling wines are also diverse. Champagne with the interesting name “Prince Lev Golitsyn”, which is aged for at least three years, can rightly be considered real elite alcohol. It is made using classic technologies, that is, by secondary fermentation. The drink has a refreshing and harmonious taste and contains about 12.5% ​​alcohol. Sevastopol champagne is also popular. Based on the name, you can understand where it is made. This is a noble drink of excellent quality, not too sugary taste and light grape aroma. Champagne "New World" is also in demand. This wine drink has a rich aroma of fresh grapes and a completely unique taste. Its originality is due to the fact that sugar and nothing else are added to the drink. Absolutely pure taste.
Dessert drinks
Crimean wines related to desserts are distinguished by increased strength and a more rich taste. They are also called “Muscat”. One of the most unique Crimean dessert wines is the white “Livadia”. Drink a gentle amber shade with an oily warm taste. This wine is very popular among true connoisseurs of alcohol. Also worth noting is the wine with the long name “Muscat White Red Stone”. It can rightfully be considered the pride of domestic winemaking. It is this muscat that has been awarded the highest world-class awards that can only be given to wine. Its light golden color with an amber tint can not be confused with anything, and the nutmeg taste with light citrus notes makes you love this drink from the first sip.
Copyright wines of Crimean masters
Many winemakers make their own signature drinks. They should also be honored. Take, for example, “Crimean night” (Crimean wine, semi-sweet red). The main master, who works at the Plodovoye factory (which produces this drink) and is engaged in the creation of copyright wines, is Valery Andreevich Turcan. “Crimean Night” has a very original taste, because it is made from valuable grape varieties - “Chardonnay”, “Pinot”, “Aligote” and many others. This small factory, thanks to the efforts of its founders, received three silver and four gold medals at international competitions of cognac and wine.
“Courageous" wine
This name was given in common to sherry. The drink as such was born in Spain. As a matter of fact, for the first time outside this country, sherry began to be made on the peninsula. This wine has certain differences from the rest. One of the most pronounced is that this drink is kept in containers not filled to the end, and under a thin layer of special wine yeast. It is this component that saturates sherry with such a special taste. Periodically, a small part of the contents is replaced with young wine. After that, dessert wine is added to the wort and then they are allowed to wander for a while in the cold cellars. Sherry is infused for four years, at the end of this period an aperitif with a pronounced taste and aroma is obtained. This strong wine (may contain about 20% alcohol), it warms, in moderate doses improves blood pressure and arouses appetite. They serve it, as a rule, for meat, vegetable, mushroom and fish dishes.
“Black Colonel”
Speaking about Crimean wines, I would like to note this drink with special attention. It is made exclusively in the Sunny Valley, since only there they grow a unique grape variety - Ekim Kara and Jevat Kara. This brand was approved not so long ago - only in 1995, but has already managed to win the recognition of wine drink connoisseurs and won nine gold medals at various international competitions. “Black Colonel” has a unique bactericidal as well as bacteriostatic effect on various pathogenic microorganisms, improves the immune system and has a beneficial effect on digestion. This unique fine wine is often used as an aperitif and served with fatty dishes such as barbecue, grilled meat, pilaf and barbecue. “Black Colonel” - this is exactly the wine, treating which you can show a high tone.
Original drinks
Crimean wines themselves are unique and original in their own way, but there is such a classification, and certain drinks belong to it. For example, the bastardo “Massandra”. The wine is made from Magarach grapes, due to which it acquires the original dark red color. After tasting this rather sweet drink, you can feel the taste of dark chocolate, shaded by prunes. The strength of the wine is 16%, often it is even compared with liquor. The original drink also includes an aleatico called Ayu-Dag. It has a very delicate delicate taste and the same color - light pink, with a garnet hue. You can also note the dessert kokur “Surozh”. It has a pronounced golden hue and an original varietal bouquet, in which you can taste the honey and quince. And, finally, “Seventh Heaven of Golitsyn” - a wine that fully justifies its name. It has been cooked in Massandra, more than 135 years ago. This drink combines the taste of peach, honey and quince fruits and has a dark amber color.
Reviews of alcohol lovers
Much has been said about such unique drinks as Crimean wines. Reviews of people who at least once tried any of the above only once again confirm their undoubted quality. The number of drinks is almost endless, and every person who loves good alcohol will find exactly what he needs. Canteen, fortified, sweet, semi-sweet, dry, champagne, signature and vintage - all this is Crimean wines. The reviews of numerous tasters and alcoholic critics do not embellish the merits of these drinks. Not without reason, for example, “Massandra Madeira” is among the hundred best wines in the whole world, and “New World” champagne was awarded a gold medal and a Grand Prix at the Moscow International Wine and Spirits Competition.
Cost
Crimean wines, whose names were listed above, are different. Some of them (for example, Alushta red port) are quite inexpensive - a little more than a hundred rubles per bottle. But the price of the “Black Doctor” is about 1300 rubles. How is it determined how much Crimean wines cost? The price depends on the year of manufacture, grape varieties and other nuances, which were described above. In general, a bottle of good Crimean wine can be purchased for about three hundred rubles. Many people, especially visitors, find it difficult to make a choice. Therefore, many decide to visit the plant as part of an excursion, and this, I must say, is the right decision - there, connoisseurs will tell interesting information about wines, and besides, there will be an opportunity to go through a tasting, where each person individually decides for himself which drink is right for him.