Wine "Smile" is rightfully considered a certain symbol of the Black Sea coast. Due to its light and pleasant taste, as well as its delicious aroma, this drink is appreciated by consumers. But few people know that a girl who charmingly smiles at us from a label is a real person. Read about this and much more in the article.
A brief digression into brand history
The history of the Smile wine label began in the second half of the 20th century. After the creation of the young white wine, the management of the Abrau Durso factory faced the question of what to depict on the label? She was to profitably distinguish a new product from the rest of the assortment of goods. Then Nikolai Konstantinovich Baybakov, who then served as deputy chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR, it was decided to place there the profile of the beautiful actress Evgenia Mikhailovna Belousova. Read below about the fate of this beautiful and strong woman.
Evgenia Belousova was born at the beginning of the 20th century in a family of peasants. Parents of the girl decided to move to the city of Leningrad, where the family father received a position at the plant. Eugene begins to attend a ballet studio, sing in a choir and even perform on the radio. The girl successfully prepared to become a famous actress, but her plans suddenly collapsed when World War II began. Evgenia Belousova at that time was sixteen years old, and she was visiting with relatives in a village located near the city of Pskov. The invaders occupied this part of the country.
The actress herself did not like to recall this period of her life, since it was an endless and difficult series of concentration camps. Eugenia Mikhailovna was rehabilitated only when she was twenty-nine years old. She did not have time to get education, so she decided to go to the capital of the country for tests. There, the pleasant voice and acting skills of Eugenia pleased Andronik Isagulyan, who at that time was the director of the theater in the city of Krasnodar. He offers the girl a job in the theater, and she accepts the offer. There, Eugenia’s talent was fully revealed, she played many roles in the operettas of I.O. Dunaevsky, I. Kalman, I. Strauss and many others. She was also an assistant director, studied with young singers and gave advice. Evgenia Mikhailovna Belousova until the last days of her life worked in the theater, not a single large-scale creative event could do without her. Several generations of residents of the city of Krasnodar love and remember her impeccable acting and enchanting voice.
Wine technology
Wine "Smile" ("Abrau Durso") is made mainly from such a famous technical grape variety as "white muscat", with the addition of the "Pedro Jimenez" variety. Other varieties of white berries may also be present in small quantities. Raw materials for wine of this brand go to the factory from the Taman Peninsula, which is located in the Krasnodar Territory of our country. This drink is kept for a short time, only about three months, and then put on sale. Wine "Smile" is not subject to long storage.
Currently, the wine of this brand has fans not only in our country, but also is exported to Germany, America, France and Israel.
Drink characteristic
Young wine "Smile" has an amber-gold color, pleasant and light taste, and notes of fresh flowers and nutmeg are clearly felt in the aroma. The strength of an alcoholic beverage reaches 15 degrees, and the acidity ranges from 5 to 7 grams per liter. The drink of this brand belongs to dessert wines. Before use, it should be cooled to 16 degrees, and served with sweets, fruits and cheeses.
Wine "Smile": reviews
In reviews of the wine of this brand of domestic production, numerous consumers noted the budget cost of the grape drink and its pleasant taste characteristics. This wine is ideal for a pleasant summer evening on the Black Sea coast. It will help restore strength after a long day and create a cozy atmosphere.
The pleasant and light sweetness of dessert young wine will appeal to many, and a refreshing floral aroma with notes of nutmeg will complete the overall picture. This alcoholic drink is ideal for a relaxing holiday, or for a noisy party. Also, white wine will be an excellent basis for cocktails, such as “Grape Martini”, “Carloss”, “Cold Mimosa” and many others.
The young and refreshing wine "Smile" of domestic production has a rich history. And the process of its production lasts almost 70 years. Currently, many Russian consumers cannot imagine their summer vacation without a light wine of this brand. The factory "Abrau Durso" continues to delight the constant quality of wine and budget prices.