Few people know about Riunite wine in Russia. But it enjoys unprecedented popularity in the United States. There is even a saying in the States: “Riunite on ice, that's nice.” That is, if there is "Riunite" in the ice, everything is fine. Thus, this wine in America is synonymous with a good life.
The Riunite brand cannot boast a long history dating back to the Middle Ages. It was founded in 1950 as a cooperative winery in the canton of Riunite in the region of Emilia-Romagna (Italy).
In 1967, the products of this house reached the United States. Red champagne with a spectacular dark pink foam - isn't that original?
Americans liked Italian sparkling wine from Lambrusco so much that orders increased. In 1985, the cooperative supplied eleven and a half million bottles in the United States alone.
Well, it's time for us to try this wonderful champagne. In this article you will find a description of the gastronomic qualities of this sparkling wine. The analysis is based on customer reviews.
Something about Italian champagne
Throughout the world, the sacred name is “protected by origin.” Therefore, champagne can be found only in the region of the same name in France, and even in Russia, where carbonated wine is so called. But sparkling alcohol is produced in many countries. However, he bears other names.
In Italy it is “spumante” and “prosecco”. The difference between the two types of champagne lies in the manufacturing technology. Prosecco is a quieter wine with a little foam. It is made from white varieties of berries.
The brand “Riunite” also produces still fine vintage wines. However, mainly spumante is exported.
The producer makes his champagne not only from the red Lambrusco grape variety, but also from blends. Therefore, both pink and white sparkling drinks are on sale.
Italy is famous for its wines. Why is Riunite's product occupying half of the world export of Lambrusco? This grape variety is the "horse" of Emilia-Romagna. In this not very hot climate, the berries ripen as required for champagne, without gaining too much sugar. In addition, the manufacturer uses the Sharma method for pressing and fermenting wort. Therefore, sparkling wine Riunite has exceptional gastronomic qualities.
Cost
There is another secret to the success of Riunite. When other manufacturers invest a lot of money in advertising their products, protect their wine with special bottles, hologram labels, oak corks, etc., the cooperative does the opposite.
He does everything to reduce the cost of his products and make them available to the maximum number of customers. Therefore, bottles of Riunite wine do not differ in particular pretentiousness.
Labels are also simple, paper. The only kind of self-promotion that the company allows itself is a seal in the upper left corner of the sticker with the name and year of foundation of the cooperative.
Especially depressing lovers of chic and glamor cork. This is an ordinary screw-on aluminum cap, like cheap vodka! No “bridles” like champagne. The whole design is very minimalistic. But excellent wine costs only 460 rubles. By stock or at a discount it can be purchased for 230 rubles.
Wine brands "Riunite". Trebbiano Moscato
What champagne to choose for the holiday? Here we give an assessment of the most popular brands of spumante.
By the way, the manufacturer also produces freezant - the so-called semi-sparkling wine. It does not give foam, but if you pour it into a glass, bubbles remain on the walls.
Our first tasting will be the white wine Riunite Trebbiano Moscato. The name shows that this spumante is blended.
The Moscato Bianco variety brings an elegant sweetness and rich bouquet to the drink. Trebbiano was derived by the ancient Romans.
This grape variety gives the drink citrus notes, gives champagne delicious freshness. The color of the wine is very light, almost transparent.
The bouquet is rich, seductive, with notes of citruses, ripe fruits, honey and flowers. The champagne has a fruity taste, expressively grape, harmonious.
Sparkling wine gives little foam, the “cap” settles quickly. The aftertaste of the drink is pleasant and stable.
The strength of alcohol is only 8 degrees. Customers in the reviews claim that Trebbiano Moscato goes well with spicy dishes, so they recommend serving it with Thai or Chinese delicacies.
Wine Riunite d'Oro, white, semi-sweet
The previous sample will delight fans of dessert champagne. "Golden Riunite" (as the name spumante is translated) is less sweet. It also includes Moscato Bianco. But in a blend with it stands the Garganega variety. It gives the whole ensemble freshness and sophistication. The hue of wine is also very light, almost transparent, with light straw sparkles.
His bouquet is fruity, delicate and pleasant. The taste is harmonious, juicy. Muscat is felt in it. But at the same time, the wine is refreshing and perfectly quenches thirst.
Buyers say that the white wine Riunite d'Oro does not give copious foam. Therefore, you can unscrew the cap without fear.
But if you haven’t finished the bottle, you need to find a good cork so that the wine does not “run out”. Riunite d'Oro is a product line rather than a specific brand. From it pearl wine “Amabile” is popular.
Pink varieties. Spumante
The firm "Riunite" produces two pink types of champagne. Lambrusco Rose (Emilia IGT) is a complete spumante. In terms of sugar content, it belongs to semisweet sparkling wines.
Alcohol strength - 8 degrees. This is a single-grade Riunite wine. Lambrusco took part in its creation. This red grape variety is more ancient than the white Trebbiano. He was brought not by the Romans, but by the Etruscans. Emilia Romagna is considered the birthplace of Lambrusco.
Over the long millennia, more than 60 subspecies of this variety have been bred. Therefore, it became possible to create from it not only red, but also rosé wines.
Lambrusco Rose is the result of a blend of two subspecies of Lambrusco: Grassparossa and Salamino. The first gives the wine an elegant tannin, and the second - a gentle sourness.
A beautiful pink shade of spumante looks festive. According to reviews, champagne has a delicate fruity aroma and a delicious, juicy, refreshing taste.
Sparkling wine is an excellent aperitif. It suits both Italian appetizers and oriental dishes.
Pink freezant
Among the wide range of wine houses there are Lambrusco Emilia Vino Frizzante. These are very quiet champagnes, which, however, are very pleasantly “pinched” by the tongue.
Unlike spumante, they did not go through the complete process of the Charm method. Therefore, they give small bubbles of secondary fermentation. The rest of the pink "Frisante Lambrusco" is identical to the champagne of the same name. It also merged two subspecies - Salamino and Grassparossa.
Therefore, the color, and bouquet, and taste of these sparkling wines are almost identical. According to users in the reviews, freezant is an aperitif, and spumante is a good accompaniment for hot dishes and snacks.
Red sparkling wine Riunite Lambrusco Emilia
We turn, finally, to the ruby varieties of champagne. Among them, the classic example is the brand Lambrusco Rosso Emilia IGT.
The last abbreviation indicates that the grapes for the drink were harvested exclusively in the Emilia-Romagna region. This champagne has a rich ruby color, and in the rich bouquet you can feel the nuances of blackcurrant and cherry.
The taste is harmonious, refreshing. The strength of this champagne is slightly higher - 9.5 degrees.
By the number of sugars, it refers to semisweet. Users claim that the price of 570 rubles is low enough for such a wonderful drink.
It serves Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, as well as salami and cheeses. It can be served on a sweet table with chocolate desserts.
Dry sparkling wines
Fans of prosecco or champagne brut can also find their product in the rich collection of the Riunite house. Wine "Vivante Lambrusco" is a very dry drink with a rich ruby color.
Brut has a balanced, fresh taste and sophisticated bouquet. Cantino Secco - white dry champagne.
It is made from Trebbiano di Romagna with a slight addition of light varieties. Users praise this prosecco for its fruity delicate aroma and bright, clear grape flavor.