Winery "Lefkadia" - a worthy alternative to expensive French wines. The uniqueness of this wine lies in the grape varieties, and in the placement of vineyards, and in the technological process. You still do not know about the wines of "Lefkadia"? Then the following information is for you.
General information about "Lefkadia"
Vineyards and production capacity are combined in the Lefkadia farm. Wine that is produced under this brand meets European quality standards, which is confirmed by laboratory studies of the finished product.
The "Lefkadia" is located in the Krasnodar Territory, on the territory of the village of Moldavanskoye, Crimean region.
The creator and ideological inspirer of the production of high quality wine is Mikhail Nikolaev, a Russian businessman who, in 2007, first brought grape seedlings from France and invited leading experts in the field of winemaking.
Today, Lefkadia vineyards occupy an area of more than 80 hectares, the production also has its own laboratory complex, where the quality of the finished product is monitored. In addition to wine, the farm produces healthy foods without fertilizers and pesticides.
The uniqueness of winemaking
Lefkadia is a wine that puts Russian winemaking to a new competitive level. This is achieved due to several features of the technological process of its preparation.
- Vineyards are located in a unique natural area. The proximity to the mountains of the Caucasus has an impact on the climate: sudden changes in temperature during the day saturate the grapes with unique notes.
- The production facilities of the winery are in close proximity to the vineyards. Therefore, the raw materials are not subjected to long-term storage and transportation, which can adversely affect the taste characteristics of grapes.
- A feature of wine production in "Lefkadia" is the lack of pumps for the transfer of wine must. In the technological process, the principle of gravity is used, due to which the raw materials are not injured once again.
- Wines mature in special barrels made of oak wood, as well as metal tanks. They are placed in basements with optimal temperature and light conditions.
- "Lefkadia" - wine that is bottled under sterile conditions. The bottling lines are small in size and meet the highest quality standards.
Wine assortment
Winery "Lefkadia" produces red, white and pink wines. Classical grapes are grown in the vineyards of the economy: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Saperavi, Chardonnay and others.
Among the assortment of wines there are lines for every taste. The uniqueness of the aroma and taste characteristics is achieved through skillful combinations of traditional grape varieties. For this, specialists from France are specially invited to the production of Lefkadia.
The base wine of this winery is Licuria (Lefkadia). This is a dry wine that can be red or white. It is Likuria wine that is the hallmark of Lefkadia, and it is necessary to begin acquaintance with this brand from it.
Dry white wines
Dry wines are not only a sign of good taste, but also a unique lightness, freshness, as well as benefits for the body. Dry white wines are distinguished by the presence of acidity, fresh aroma and notes of tropical fruits or herbs.
The pride of "Lefkadia" is the dry white wine "Licuria": it is made from grapes of Sauvignon-Blanc and Chardonnay grapes. Dry white wine "Lycuria" differs from the rest in pronounced fruity notes. Especially pronounced apple and pear flavors, as well as floral aroma.
"Likuria" leaves a pleasant fresh aftertaste with subtle bitterness. It is great for lunch, as it allows you to refresh the taste buds after eating.
Lefkadia also produces dry white wines made from only one grape variety. Usually they bear the corresponding name, for example, Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay.
The peculiarity of red wines "Lefkadia"
Dry red wine "Likuria" - a product that must be tasted by connoisseurs of delicate taste and unique aroma. Two grapes are used for its manufacture: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Due to this, "Likuria" is distinguished by a saturated color, close to ruby, and translucency.
The taste of this wine allows you to feel the shades of cherry and plum, unusual mint freshness and moderate acid. The aftertaste of "Likuria" leaves fresh, with a fruity touch.
This wine is perfect for any occasion: it is good for lunch, dinner or just for fun. It goes well with meat products (this can be used in the organization of a gala dinner).
Dry red wines "Lefkadia" can also be made from one grape variety or, conversely, from a combination of 5-6 grades. Great examples of multisort red dry wines are Tanaida and Festelia.
Remember moderation
The peculiarity of production, a careful attitude to raw materials and a well-thought-out technological process allow us to maintain a maximum of nutrients found in grapes and enrich the drink with a combination of different varieties.
Dry wine is useful to drink: it has a beneficial effect on the vascular and circulatory system, saturates the body with minerals and improves appetite. But do not forget about moderation - you can talk about the benefits of wine if its use is limited to a glass at lunch or two glasses at dinner.
Do not think that wine will benefit children or pregnant women - it is an alcoholic product, although the percentage of alcohol in it is small. Therefore, when tasting even the most exceptional wines by their properties, do not forget - everything is good in moderation.
"Lefkadia" - a wine that is worthy of the attention of every connoisseur of quality. Despite domestic production, raw materials and technologies can be compared with the best wineries in France. Therefore, it is definitely worth a try, and perhaps you can no longer refuse it!