Cahors from Fanagoria cannot be attributed to everyday drinks. And this is fully consistent with the idea of manufacturers. After all, this wine was created for church ceremonies and Christian holidays. But now, judging by requests on the World Wide Web, the "Canonical Cahors" from the "Fanagoria" is gaining popularity at an incredible speed. Perhaps the secret of this growth is hidden in the non-standard drink.
Bottle description
The front label is fully consistent with the line "Number Reserve" to which the drink belongs. Below is the name, year of harvest and a brief information about the wine, as well as an inscription saying that the company has its own vineyards.
There is much more information on the counter-label. It says that this wine is red and tastes sweet. Like most home-grown Cahors, the drink contains Cabernet Sauvignon, Saperavi and some other grape varieties, but in very small quantities.
The uniqueness of Cahors from Fanagoria lies in the fact that its sugar content is 50 grams per liter. Formally, it is considered sweet, but, for comparison, in the other cahors, the sugar content ranges from 140 to 160 grams per liter. But this is not the only deviation from the norm. Alcohol here does not exceed 10.5%, although the classical technology provides for at least 15%.
So, the Cahors from Fanagoria is worth a try, if only for the sake of curiosity.
Organoleptic qualities of the drink
The wine has an unusually rich dark red color, so dark that it seems black. This is due to the fact that both grape varieties give a very rich shade, and “saperavi”, in general, translates as “dye”.
The aroma of Cahors from Fanagoria has spicy berry tones. Black pepper is vividly felt in the foreground (so bright that almost nothing is felt besides it). But then berries emerge, among which the most noticeable are cherry, currant and raspberry.
Despite the fact that the wine is considered sweet, it is quite sour. This is discouraging at first. Sugar is almost not felt. It manifests itself only in the aftertaste, which is distinguished by notes of dried berries.
Still the Cahors wine from Fanagoria is rich in tannins. But this is not surprising, given that the main varieties in the composition are saperavi and cabernet.
Reviews about Cahors from Fanagoria
Most consumers find this drink quite solid. Maybe it will seem rustic to someone, but you can close your eyes to this, given its affordable price.
Of course, many skeptics trumpet at every corner that this is not a Cahors. Like, it does not match either in the amount of sugar or in the strength.
Cahors from "Fanagoria" can be called a kind of light version of the drink in this category. That is, by its properties, this drink is consistent with everyday wine.
If it is slightly cooled, then it will perfectly complement the fruit cut or dessert. The drink is quite versatile, as it can also be used for meat.
A little about the manufacturer
Fanagoria is the name of the ancient city, on the territory of which the winery of the same name has been operating for more than fifty years.
Today it is one of the largest factories in our country. The vineyards that belong to the enterprise have an area of more than three and a half thousand hectares. Thanks to them, the company's products are of excellent quality. The production process is fully controlled by the specialists of the winery, from planting seedlings to bottling and distribution.
Production Features
In order for all red wines, including Cahors, to be of decent quality, special attention should be paid to coloring and tanning substances in the process of fermentation of pulp.
It is the enterprise “Fanagoria” that has the latest equipment for this procedure.
The whole point is that the pulp during fermentation must constantly have a uniform appearance. Therefore, the key here is the mixing process. It is with him that all the key qualities of the future drink begin, which should turn out to be full-bodied, tart and have the potential for aging. That is why, fermentation tanks (vinificators) must have different designs.
After the fermentation process is completed, the wort is separated from the pulp. In order for the wine to have a more saturated color, full tannic taste and a deep aroma, it makes sense to hold the wine for some time on the pulp. If you need to get a light, unpretentious drink at the exit, then combing is best done right away. This is followed by aging and bottling.