Fortified wines of the Crimea of ​​the name. Crimean wine is a unique product with a thousand-year history

Hello, dear lovers of Crimean wine! For more than a year now, these wonderful wines have become much more accessible to Russians, but even native Crimeans cannot name all producers and assortments. And what can we say about the rest of the wine lovers of our vast mainland?

The shelves of hypermarkets were filled with unknown bottles of Crimean wines, the origin of which causes bewilderment and sometimes even rejection. And where are the famous manufacturers with their favorite line? Lots of questions! Therefore, I decided, to the best of my ability, to collect information on the maximum number of producers, so that people represent the current state of affairs in wine production in Crimea. I will also tell you a little more about each plant.

At the moment, in general (I emphasize), Crimean winemaking is very young. Reminiscent of fragile babies who have just learned to walk. Separately, geeks stand out among them, who can read, write and tie shoelaces on their own.

Today, local winemakers are experimenting, reviving hectares of land, purchasing modern equipment, learning together and separately, and looking to the future with optimism.

1. FSUE "PJSC Massandra"

Year of foundation - 1894
Website: www.massandra.su
Location: Yalta

The plant, like the products, does not need to be presented - large, famous, with a history. A state-owned enterprise, which, apparently, is waiting for the reorganization and updating of technological capacities.

Products:

Photo of FSUE "PJSC Massandra" products

2. "Inkerman factory of fine wines"

Founded: 1961
Website: www.inkerman.ru
Location: Sevastopol

Also a famous factory, but with less history. There are no legendary wines like Muscat White Red Stone Massandra. The owners are a Swedish group of companies. The plant is modern with good equipment. Everything is clearly organized in a European way.

Products:

On factory Inkerman a line of other wines is being bottled in collaboration with OOO Interfin.
Here is their website: www.crimeanbestwine.com.
Here are their wines, which are listed as Inkerman's (it says on the label):

• author's wine "Crimean Night" (not in the catalog on Inkerman's website) in five varieties: dry white, dry red, semi-dry rose, semi-sweet white, semi-sweet red;
• Another collection of ordinary wines is the Crimean Collection: Cabernet dry red, Chardonnay dry white, Semi Sweet Red semi-sweet red, Semi Sweet White semi-sweet white.

So far, only positive reviews have been heard about the Crimean Night wines.

Photo of products "Inkerman factory of vintage wines"

3. "Sun Valley"

Founded: 1888
Website: www.sunvalley1888.ru
Location: Sudak, p. Sun Valley, st. Chernomorskaya, 23

An old eminent factory, on the quality of which, among other things, the opinion about Crimean inexpensive and tasty wines is formed.

Products:

Photo of products "Solnechnaya Dolina"

4. SUE RK "Plant of champagne wines" Novy Svet "

Founded: 1878
Website: www.nsvet-crimea.ru
Location: Sudak, town. New World, Shalyapin street 1

The famous enterprise of the Crimea for the production of sparkling wines.

Important innovation! Previously, the lower, cheap line was produced under the name "Novosvetskoye", and the highest - "New World". Now everything will be published under the name "New World", but with a year's exposure it will be written "Aged", and with a 3-year exposure - "Collection".

Products (according to the old classification):

• "New World" collection: Coronation semi-dry, Paradisio Brut, Brut cuvée, extra-brut, brut, dry, semi-dry, Pinot Noir brut, Pinot Noir semi-dry, semi-dry (artistic finishing);
• "New World": Pinot Franc brut, Pinot Franc dry, Pinot Franc semi-dry, Pinot Franc semi-sweet, Crimean sparkling red brut, Crimean sparkling red semi-sweet;
• "Novosvetskoye": white brut, white semi-dry, white semi-sweet, pink semi-sweet.

Photo of products of the State Unitary Enterprise of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Plant of Champagne Wines" Novy Svet "

5. Fotisal Wine House

Year of foundation: no data
Location: Bakhchisarai district, Tankovoye village, Sadovaya street 2
Website: www.fotisal.ru

A little-known plant outside the Crimea, which has interesting products. The most expensive line of their wines in the Crimean stores fit into 400-500 rubles per bottle, leaving many foreign producers behind in terms of taste and quality.

The plant bottles at its facilities wines under other brands from third-party customers.

Products:

Photo of Fotisal Wine House products

6. Winery "Dionis"

Year of foundation: no data
Location: Simferopol
Website: www.dionis.ua - not available

They produce a line of budget wines. The plant is not particularly known.

Products:

Photo of products Winery "Dionis"

7. Alma Valley

Year of foundation: no data
Location: Bakhchisaray district, Vilino village, Vygodny per. 13
Website: www.alma-valley.ru

The enterprise is relatively small, young, but of high quality. The founders' approach to business inspires respect: everything is modern, neat, European-style good.

Products:

• bottom line - table wines: Villino sweet white, Villino dry red;
• middle line - Alma Valley: Summer Wine semi-sweet rose, Picnic Wine dry red;
• the top line is Alma Valley Reserve: Dry red Merlot, Semi-dry white Riesling, Dry red Shiraz, Tempranillo.

Photo of Alma Valley products

8. Wine company "Satera"

Year of foundation: no data
Location: Bakhchisaray district, Dolinnoye village, Lenina street 2
Website: www.essewine.com

The company is young and promising. In addition to the main line, it produces author's wines by Oleg Repin, the main winemaker of the enterprise.

Products:

Photo of products of the wine company "Satera"

9. UPPA Winery (Pavel Shvets)

Year of foundation: 2007
Location: Sevastopol, Rodnoye village
Website: www.uppawine.com

The only Crimean winery that has focused on biodynamic wines. Hence the highest price of all possible Crimean wines (up to 7,000 rubles in retail). The company is private. The owner is Pavel Shvets.

Products:

Photo of UPPA Winery products (Pavel Shvets)

10. "Sevastopol winery"

Founded: 1938
Location: Sevastopol, Portovaya street 8
Website: www.sevastopol-winery.com

The company produces sparkling wines. And it doesn't do it badly! There are plans to establish the production of still wines.

Products:

Photo of products "Sevastopol winery"

11. Factory of vintage wines and cognacs "Koktebel"

Founded: 1879
Location: Koktebel, s. Twitter
Website: www.koktebel.ua - not working

The company focuses on cognacs and fortified wines with ports. Ordinary wines are given secondary attention.

Products:

Photo of the products of the factory of vintage wines and cognacs "Koktebel"

12. Crimean wine and cognac factory "Bakhchisarai"

Founded: 1963
Location: Bakhchisarai
Website: www.bakchisarai1963.ru

A little-known enterprise, at least on the Russian mainland. The wines of this company are not very popular in the Crimea itself.

Products:

Photo of products of the Crimean wine and cognac factory "Bakhchisaray"

13. Evpatoria factory of classic wines (EZKV)

Year of foundation: no data
Location: Evpatoria, st. Grape, 11
Website: no data

This plant replenishes the "collection" of the dark horses of the Crimean winemaking. Unauthorized persons cannot get into the plant, there are no branded stores either. They produce mostly cheap line. Engaged in bottling of products under the order.

Products:

Photo of products of Evpatoria Classical Wine Factory (EZKV)

14. "Manor Perovsky"

Founded: 1890
Location: Sevastopol, st. Sofia Perovskoy, 59-A.
Website: www.perovskywinery.ru

16. Group of companies "Legend of Crimea"

Founded: 1993
Location: no data
Website: www.lk-wines.ru and www.legendakryma.ru

The products are bottled at the Yevpatoriya Classical Wine Factory. Produced mainly for the cheap segment of the market.

Products are sold under the trademark "Legend of Crimea":

Bossoli Collection:

Khristoforov's collection:

• dessert: Madera Dionysus Crimean white, Muskatel white Livadia, Cahors Ukrainian, Muskatel black Livadia red;
• ports: Seaside white, Seaside pink, Seaside red, Taurida red.
• Sparkling wines: white brut, white semi-dry, white semi-sweet, white sweet muscat, rose muscat sweet, red semi-sweet.

Photo of products of the Winery of the group of companies "Legend of Crimea"

Ancient peoples began to use grapes for a long time to obtain a drink with unique taste characteristics. Often, the history of winemaking has a mythological quality.

One can easily assume how the inhabitants of the Crimean peninsula came up with the idea of ​​using grapes. Juicy berry juice quickly begins to ferment and turns into an alcoholic drink.
Let's remember that in ancient times winemaking became a real art. The attachment of the population to wine increased every day, and winemaking developed and opened up new opportunities for the use of a raw product.

On a global scale, a huge contribution was made by the Crimean winemakers. Excavations of archaeological sites indicate that in the Crimea the culture of wine production dates back to the 7th-6th centuries. BC e. This area has always been an arena for ethnic and military conflicts, and sometimes this has been a detrimental factor for fertile plantings. Winemaking either ceased to exist, then revived with renewed vigor.
The invasions of warlike peoples led to the decline of the wine-making cultures of the Crimea. However, in XIII the influence of the Genoese union significantly affected the entire trade of the peninsula.

The Genoese already by the XIV century. possessed all the lands of Crimea, including Sudak and Balaklava. Thanks to foreigners, the locals got one of the best periods in history for the development of agricultural activities. Trade not only contributed to the winemaking business, but also stimulated the development of activities to improve production technologies in general.
Over time, the Sudak region becomes a wine-growing center that successfully trades with all nearby areas, including Russia.
A hundred years later, Crimea is conquered by the Turks, after which winemaking is experiencing hard times. Vineyards were destroyed and thousands of men and women died in wars. Art had to be restored again, as well as the culture of the whole people.

In the 19th century, winemaking was resurrected again. The main character becomes Count Vorontsov, who in his possessions in the Crimea begins to actively plant vineyards. Products made in its suburbs bore a special label "Aged in the cellars of Vorontsov". Grappa from grape cake was sold under the guise of vodka and was called "Vorontsovskaya Starka".
By the middle of the century, there were up to 400 vineyards in the Crimea. The area of ​​the planted territory was 3.5 thousand hectares.

By the 20th century, production increased, and samples of Crimean wines dazzled at exhibitions in Italy, France and Belgium. At the same time, educational institutions teaching the art of winemaking were opened.
The success of college graduates directly depended on their enthusiasm for work, and now the professionals in their field began to actively spread knowledge about winemaking throughout all the lands of Crimea and Russia.

Today, Crimean wines are supplied throughout Russia and neighboring countries. Drinks from the fertile lands of the wonderful peninsula are popular with true connoisseurs of winemaking, as they have outstanding characteristics that are highly appreciated by both sophisticated winemaking connoisseurs and ordinary people.

Classification of Crimean wines: table, strong, dessert, liqueur, flavored, sparkling

Table wines

Table wines are usually served daily.

They are characterized by the fact that they contain sugar in the following proportions:

0.3% - dry;
1-2.5% semi-dry;
3-8% - semi-sweet.
The amount of alcohol varies from 9 to 14% vol. It depends on the level of sugar that is contained in the grape juice.

By the way, wines are also divided into:
red(obtained by fermentation of juice and pulp, due to which the coloring matter remains in the wine);
pink(during production, the fermentation aging time is limited, and the must is processed as for white wine);
white(made from purified grape juice, which is why aromatic and tannins give the wine a rich bouquet).

Dessert wines

Produced from grapes with a high degree of sugar content. For this, the berries are harvested ripe and overripe. At the same time, the sugar content should be at least 22-35%.
The fermentation process is stopped artificially when the sugar content in the liquid has reached the desired level.

The amount of sugar separates wines into:
semi-sweet- 5-12% sugar and 14-16% alcohol;
Sweet-14-20% sugar and 15-17% alcohol.

Liquor wines

Liquor wines contain up to 35% sugars and 17% vol. alcohol. They are usually made from grape varieties with a high sugar content. Wines of this type include Pinot noir, Rkatseteli, Cabernet Sauvignon, Saperavi, etc.

Fortified wines

Fortified wines have above 20% vol. alcohol with a sugar content of 1 to 14%. Fortified wines are very popular - port, Madeira, sherry. A distinctive feature in the production of strong wines is that the technology requires heating the wine material for a 3-year period on special solar platforms or chambers.

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Flavored wines

Flavored wines are obtained by mixing base grape material and alcoholic extracts of herbal ingredients. Often, the bouquet of flavored wines includes sage, thyme, mint, cinnamon, wormwood and other natural flavors. Taste characteristics acquire an extensive floral, citrus, resinous and nutmeg hue. The main properties of the product are acquired thanks to the essential oils that are part of a particular flavor. The taste of wine is usually with a noticeable bitterness and spice. The color depends on the type of flavors and can acquire both a golden color and a bright red.

Sparkling wine

The technology for the production of sparkling wines is such that the drink is saturated with carbon dioxide, due to which it becomes effervescent. Dioxide mimics the natural mechanisms of fermentation. Sparkling wine is made in a large tank that can withstand an internal pressure of 630 kilopascals, which is three times the pressure in a car tire. Not to be confused with sparkling wine, which is a carbonated drink that uses artificially introduced carbon dioxide.

The main producers of Crimean wines:

Koktebel

This brand of Crimean wine is the most common. It is distinguished from other enterprises by a high level of quality and individuality. In terms of aroma, color and taste properties, the wines of the Koktebel plant have no equal. It was formed in 1944. Features are due to such categorical characteristics as soil, slope, temperature and the creative message of the winemaker. This creates the uniqueness of a unique wine drink. The Koktebel plant is located in the village of the same name not far from Kara-Dag. The locals used to call the village the "Land of Blue Peaks", since the town is surrounded by mountains. Koktebel produces more than 20 types of different wines and 7 types of cognacs, with an individual taste and flavor bouquet.

The best wines factory - Pinot Gris, Old Nectar, cognacs - Koktebel, Kutuzov.

Magarach

Since 1828, Magarach has been the largest research institution, which has not only trained the best winemakers of the Crimea, but has always worked to improve the technology of wine production and its characteristics. The association's specialists are trying to increase the number of grape varieties and create special agronomic complexes for professional care of the vineyards. Magarach is a sign of development and exceptional quality.

The best wines from Avoda - "Ruby Magarach", "Bastardo", "White Muscat", "Pink Muscat", "Magarach No. 25", "Pino Gris Magarach".

Inkerman

Inkerman positions itself as a vintage wine factory. Enjoys stunning success with true connoisseurs and connoisseurs of Crimean wines. Inkerman creates masterpieces that can compete even with their foreign counterparts. Ideally developed wine production technology helps to create unique vintage wines. Conditions are created specifically for aging complex varieties of wine. The temperature remains at the level of 12 to 16 ⁰С. Humidity is provided by a depth of 5-30 meters in the stone depths of underground mines.
This is a classic winery, declared by the International Organization of Winemaking one of the best in the world.
The varieties are aged in oak containers, the fund of which is 700 bottles and 7,000 barrels. On average, the exposure is two to three years.

The best varieties factory Inkerman - almost all table wines.

Sevastopol winery

Founded in 1936, the plant is engaged in the production of sparkling wines. Here they work according to the technology developed by Lev Golitsyn himself. Factory workers try to keep secret the peculiarities of the production of such wines. Muscat sparkling wine was awarded the Grand Prix Cup in Montreal in 1965. In total, the plant's products have more than 20 valuable medals in their arsenal for amazing taste. They are very popular in many EU countries.

Top Brands- "Muscat sparkling wine", "Sevastopol sparkling wine".

New World

The Novy Svet plant has a century-old history, which confirms its right to be called one of the best producers in the Crimea. It received its name in honor of the village in which it is located. A number of the most popular sparkling wines are produced here. Travel companies arrange tours of the plant and talk about winemaking technologies. In front of the plant itself there is a monument to the founder and main inspirer of the plant - Golitsyn. Thanks to him, wine was delivered directly to the tables of the emperor of the Russian Empire and was always in honor of the entire nobility of the 19th century. In modern times, namely in 2008, this company was awarded an award from the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine for outstanding success in preserving traditions and developing winemaking in Crimea.

Top Brands plant - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Aligote, Cabernet Sauvignon.

Massandra

Perhaps the most favorite wines of both connoisseurs and ordinary people belong to the Massandra winery. Geographically, it is located above the park of the same name, and is located near the Simferopol highway. The association is widely known. Production has always been based on scientific and analytical achievements. At international competitions and tasting samples, the famous white muscat received the main prize several times.
The excellent products of Massanda are savored, enjoying the delicious bouquet of southern herbs and the tart nature of the seaside lands. The plant creates special storages - enotecas, which can boast of specimens of wines that are up to 200 years old.

The best wines factory - "I-serez", "Pinot-Gris", "Sherrez", "Kokur", "Muscat pink Massandra", "Bastardo", "Aligote".

Culture of wine drinking in Crimea

Drinking wine begins with a glass, it should be perfectly transparent and colorless, preferably crystal, since only such characteristics will help to appreciate the game, color and bouquet of the drink.

The culture of wine drinking includes several rules:

The stronger the drink, the smaller the container should be;

Table wines are drunk from small glasses, and sparkling wines from glasses of various shapes;

Wine should be drunk slowly, in small sips, planting a range of taste properties of the drink;

Wine should be stored at a temperature of 12 degrees;

White champagne must be served at the beginning of dinner, and pink or red semi-sweet and nutmeg - with dessert or fruit;

As an aperitif, it is best to serve dry champagne, sherry, port wine and vermouth.

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Remember that the pleasure of drinking wine is a special kind of enjoyment. Immersed in history and culture of winemaking in Crimea, you will be able to fully appreciate the work of generations, the results of preserving traditions while improving the production of unique varieties of wine.

Cabernet Sauvignon)

A well-known French variety, plantations of which are cultivated throughout the middle and southern viticulture zones of the CIS countries. Variety of medium-late period of maturation. Cabernet Sauvignon has great ecological and geographical plasticity: almost everywhere it produces high-quality wines, not only in the table, but also in the dessert direction. The must yield of Cabernet Sauvignon is relatively high. The juice of the berry is not colored, therefore, when pressed quickly, especially by the champagne method (whole bunches), almost uncolored champagne wine materials with a slight pinkness are obtained, which decreases with aging. Their quality is so high that they can also be the basis for creating vintage light table wine. The best Bordeaux-type Cabernet wines are produced in the Medoc, Grave and Saint-Emilion (France). They are distinguished by nobility, subtlety and tenderness of taste, exceptional beauty of the bouquet. Cabernet Sauvignon produces a wine that is well built and robust. With its subtlety, it is quite full, although not excessive, has a persistent and rather intense color. The bouquet and taste of the wine has a specific feature - the smell of nightshade or morocco (skin). This bouquet is more strongly felt in young wine. As the wine matures, the specific bouquet of the variety changes somewhat and becomes ennobled. Substances extracted from the skins of the grapes play an important role in creating the bouquet of a mature Cabernet, since white wine from Cabernet has a completely different bouquet. Wine from Cabernet matures quite slowly and is somewhat coarse at a young age. It reaches its maximum development of organoleptic properties in 8-10 years. Abrau-Durso produces red table vintage wine Cabernet Abrau from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. At a young age, it has a dark red with a purple hue, which, as it matures, turns into a pomegranate, with bulbous tones. On the palate, it has a slight astringency and harmonious acidity. The aroma in young wine is nightshade, then turning into a delicate bouquet with the smell of morocco. In some years, this wine turns out to be of exceptionally high quality, acquiring a harmonious taste and a delicate bouquet with a violet smell during aging. In the Krasnodar Territory, Cabernet Myskhako is also produced from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Wine of intense color, characteristic dark ruby ​​color with a sparkle, full, velvety, soft, with a pleasant harmonizing acidity. From the Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety grown in the Gelendzhik region of the Krasnodar Territory, a red dessert vintage wine Black Eyes is produced. The wine has an intense dark red color; it is quite extractive, velvety, with light chocolate tones on the palate. Champagne wine materials from Cabernet Sauvignon are very thin and adding them to the blend in an amount of 10 - 20% significantly improves the quality of champagne.

Sun Valley (Sun Valley)

Vintage dessert white wine. Exposure period - 3 years. Conditions: alcohol - 16% vol., sugar - 16 g / 100 cm3. Color: from golden to amber with a pleasant soft shade of pure gold. Bouquet: complex, delicate, with aromas of melon and peach, honey-floral bouquet with hints of medlar and tones of bitter desert herbs. Taste: full, harmonious, soft. Varietal composition: native varieties: Sary-Pandas, Kokur white, Kok-Pandas, "Solnechnodolinsky", Kapselsky white, "Soldaya" and other white natives.

Pinot Gris Ai-Danil (Massandra)

A high-quality vintage dessert liqueur white wine produced only at the enterprises of the "Massandra" association, located on the southern coast of Crimea, from Pinot gray grapes. Smoky gray clusters of Pinot Gris accumulate more than 30% sugar and make the most delicate dessert wine. The amazing color of the wine - dark amber with a pinkish-golden sheen, a peculiar bouquet with the aroma of a crust of freshly baked rye bread and a subtle hint of fragrant quince, captivates the taste of connoisseurs of fine wines. In wine, the fullness of taste and its special oiliness merge into a single harmony. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Conditions of wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 13.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 24.0 g / 100 cubic cm Mass concentration of titratable acids: 3.5-6 g / cubic dm At international wine competitions, it was awarded 7 gold and 3 silver medals. At the competition "Crimea-wine 95" was awarded a gold medal and a diploma of the 1st degree. The wine has been produced since 1888. When tested by the tasting commission on April 7, 1993, the wine of the 1938 harvest received the highest rating among the samples of this wine from different years.

Meganom Dry White (Sunny Valley)

Wine grape natural dry white. Conditions: alcohol - 9-12% vol., titratable acids - 3.0-8.0 g / l. Colour: light straw with greenish tints. Bouquet: harmonious, pronounced, with tones of white fruits. Taste: soft, rounded, with harmonious acidity, slight bitterness in the aftertaste. Varieties: Aligote, Gars Levelu, Furmint and blends of other white varieties.

Meganom Dry Red (Sun Valley)

Wine grape natural dry red. Conditions: alcohol - 10–13 vol., titratable acids - 3.0–8.0 g / l. Color: beautiful, rich, dense, ruby ​​with a purple or red tint. Bouquet: complex, rich in floral and fruit tones. Taste: full, harmonious, tart, slightly astringent with a spicy long aftertaste. Varieties: Bastardo Magarachsky, Pinot black.

Meganom Vintage Dry Red (Sunny Valley)

Wine grape natural vintage dry red. Conditions: alcohol - 10-13% vol., titratable acids - 3.0-8.0 g / l. Color: deep, dark ruby. Bouquet: Intense, complex, combining tones of red and black berries, a touch of plum confiture, a note of oak wood and nuances of liquorice. Taste: balanced, full, extractive, with softened tannins. Varieties: Bastardo Magarachsky and Pinot black.

Tokay South Coast (Massandra)

High-quality vintage white dessert wine, produced only by the enterprises of the association "Massandra", located on the southern coast of Crimea, from Tokay grape varieties: Furmint and Gars Levelu. These Hungarian varieties have long found a second home on the southern coast of Crimea and have shown themselves very well in Crimean wine. The grapes are harvested for processing with a sugar content of at least 26%. Wine Tokay Yuzhnoberezhny has a beautiful color: from golden to amber. The bouquet is extremely complex, delicate, specific, with tones of fresh baked rye bread crust and quince tones. The taste is full, oily, harmonious. Wine carries the sun. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Conditions of wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 16.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 200 g / 100 cubic cm Mass concentration of titratable acids: 4-7 g / cubic dm At international competitions, the wine was awarded 13 gold and 3 silver medals. At the competition "Crimea-wine 95" was awarded a gold medal and a diploma of the 1st degree. The wine has been produced since 1944. It was first made at the end of the 19th century under the name "Tokay Dessert". Tokaj, like no other wine, is distinguished by the long-term preservation of its rich organoleptic qualities. Until 1890, dry Tokay was prepared from Tokay vines, and since 1892, dessert wine was made on the South Shore by adding alcohol to the fermenting must. When tested by the tasting commission on August 30, 1993, this wine from the 1953 vintage received 9.78 points, and the wine from the 1973 vintage - 9.72 points.

Sauvignon Meganom (Sun Valley)

Wine grape natural dry white. Conditions: alcohol - 9-12% vol., titratable acids - 3.0-8.0 g / l. Color: pale straw with subtle greenish nuances. Bouquet: fresh, varietal, with tones of white fruits, harmonious. Taste: soft, balanced. Varieties: Green Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

Crimean white port wine (Sunny Valley)

Vintage strong wine. Exposure period - 3 years. Conditions: alcohol - 17.5% vol., sugar - 9.5 g / 100 cm3, titratable acids - 5.0 g / l. Colour: Gold to amber. Bouquet: delicate pleasant, with fruity tones and a light cognac tint. Taste: full, harmonious with a light cognac shade and a subtle spicy bitterness. Varietal composition: Kokur White, a mixture of white European varieties.

Massandra HERES (Massandra)

Vintage strong white wine - the best among sherry-type wines. Prepared from grape varieties: Sersial, Albillo, Verdelho. A distinctive feature of the preparation of this brand of wine is aging for a year under a film of sherry yeast. In the process of sherrying and subsequent heat treatment, special organic substances - aldehydes and acetals - accumulate in the wine, as a result, the wine acquires a specific taste, with a light tone of bitter almonds and roasted nuts. The wine is golden in color, the bouquet is delicate, complex, the taste is harmonious, full. The process of formation and maturation of wine lasts 4 years. Condition of the wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 19.5% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 2.5 g/100 cu. cm Mass concentration of titratable acids: 5 g / cu. dm International competitions have repeatedly distinguished the high quality of this wine: 7 gold, 2 silver medals. In 1970, at the II International Competition of Wines and Cognacs, which was held in Massandra at the Head Factory, Spanish sherry received 18.67 points, and Massandra - 18.86 points. Both sherries received a gold medal. The wine has been produced since 1944. On November 26, 1992, the tasting commission tested Massandra sherry from the harvest from 1944 to 1983. The highest score - 9.9 points - received a sample of sherry in 1944. The commission made the following conclusion: "All tested samples of sherries correspond to the type with a good development of aging over the years." Until 1925, not a single barrel of Russian sherry was produced.

Black Colonel (Sun Valley)

High-quality strong wine "Black Colonel" is made from black native varieties - Dzhevat Kara, Ekim Kara, Krona, Kefesia and high-quality black varieties of domestic selection - Bastardo Magarachsky, Ruby Magarach, Saperavi, Odessa black with a sugar content in berries of at least 18 percent. The name of the wine comes from the grape variety Dzhevat Kara, which in Turkic means black colonel. Nowhere outside of Sunny Valley are such grape varieties grown, which means that such unique wines do not and cannot exist anywhere. According to the legend about the Black Doctor, well known to winemakers, the brave Colonel lived in the village of Kozy, the most picturesque corner of the Eastern Crimea (Sunny Valley), and was friends with the kind and wise Doctor. But, as it often happens in life, good is paid for with evil, so in the legend, the Doctor saves the Colonel at the cost of his own life. People who idolized the magician gave names to the vines from his vineyard according to the color of the bunches: one was named Ekim Kara (Black Doctor) in memory of the doctor, the other Jevat Kara (Black Colonel), as a reminder of the tragedy that had happened. Since then, these vines have been growing only in the Doctor's former vineyard in the village of Solnechnaya Dolina. Transferred to another place, they lose their taste and healing properties. This brand of wine was developed on the farm and approved in 1995. The right to manufacture and release this brand applies only to the state farm-factory "Solnechnaya Dolina". During three years of aging and storage in oak containers in the old Golitsyn cellars, the wine turns into an elegant ruby ​​color, acquires an original complex bouquet with delicate tones of milk cream and chocolate. Prunes, morocco are felt in the taste, its complete harmony is complemented by soft velvety, silky tones and piquant astringency. Wine conditions: alcohol -17.5%, sugar -11%, titratable acidity - 5 g / l. Like other red wines, "Black Colonel" has a bacteriostatic and bactericidal effect on many pathogenic microorganisms. Increases the body's immunity, stimulates digestion, has P-vitamin activity. Microelements contained in wine are catalysts and regulators of metabolism, while tannins and pectin have anti-radiation and anti-radioactive effects. The harmony of wines and dishes is certainly not simple, but accessible. Vintage strong wine "Black Colonel" can be used as an aperitif and served with second courses with increased extractiveness - shish kebab, pilaf, fried game, dishes cooked on coals. The basic rule must be observed: with red meat - red wine. "Black Colonel" refers to those wines, the treat of which in certain circles is considered "bonton" - a high tone. Having tasted this unique wine, it is easy to be convinced of the wonderful and magical properties of the drink. During its short life, the wine has already been awarded the highest quality rating - a gold medal at the International Tasting in Yalta.

Golden Fortune Archaderesse (Sun Valley)

Vintage strong white wine. Exposure period - 3 years. Conditions: alcohol 17.5% vol., sugar - 10 g/100 cm3. Colour: light golden to dark golden. Bouquet: full, soft, harmonious, spicy-honey with a slight astringency. Varietal composition: native varieties: Kok-Pandas, Sary-Pandas, Solnechnodolinsky and other white varieties. Kokur white, Rkatsiteli, white mix.

White South Coast PORT (Massandra)

The classic type of vintage strong white wine is produced only by the enterprises of the "Massandra" association, located in the zone of the southern coast of Crimea from Cape Foros to Mount Chatyr-Dag from grape varieties: Semillon, Aligote, Pedro Krymsky, Tokay and others. The grapes are harvested for processing with a sugar content of at least 22%. Wine of dark amber color. Bribes with fullness of taste and developed bouquet, which is dominated by fruit tones with a slight hint of almonds. The soft taste is in harmony with the bouquet and leaves a long and pleasant aftertaste. The aging period in oak containers is 3 years. Condition of the wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 18.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars? 10.0 g/100 cc Mass concentration of titratable acids: 4-6 g/cubic dm The high quality of the wine was awarded 3 gold and 1 silver medals at International Wine Competitions. At the competition "Crimea-wine 95" was awarded a gold medal and a diploma of the 1st degree. Produced since 1944.

White Surozh PORT (Massandra)

Vintage strong white wine, produced from grapes of the native variety Kokur white. The best micro-districts for the production of this wine are the valleys of the Sudak region, from where the wine got its name - "Surozh" (the old Russian name for the city of Sudak). The wine is golden in color, attracts connoisseurs with a stable bouquet, varietal aroma of Kokura with a hint of Tokay combined with fruit and honey tones. The taste is soft, full, harmonious. The wine acquires its high properties as a result of three years of aging in oak containers. Wine conditions: Mass fraction of ethyl alcohol: 17.5% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 9.5 g / 100 cubic cm Mass concentration of titratable acids: 3-7 g / cubic dm At the International Wine Competition in 1970 in Massandra, the wine was awarded a gold medal. The wine has been produced since 1936.

Ai-Serez (Massandra, produced EXCLUSIVELY by the Morskoye village winery)

Vintage red dessert wine, produced only by the enterprises of the association "Massandra" from the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Bastardo Magarachsky. The grapes are harvested for processing with a sugar content of at least 22%. The wine is red in color, ranging from red to dark red. Bouquet developed, original, good composition. The taste is full, harmonious with soft tones of coffee, chocolate, cream. Exposure in oak containers - 2 years. Conditions of wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 16.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 16.0 g / 100 cubic cm Mass concentration of titratable acids: 4-7 g / cubic dm At the competition "Crimea-wine 95" was awarded a silver medal and a diploma of the 2nd degree. The wine has been produced since 1991.

Black Doctor (Sun Valley)

The rarest brand of dessert wine is made from unique grape varieties Ekim Kara, Dzhevat Kara, Kefesia, Krona and others, which make up a valuable gene pool of Crimean native varieties that grow only in Solnechnaya Valley. Aboriginal varieties grow. They retain their taste and medicinal properties only in this unique soil-climatic microzone, on the site of the former Doctor's vineyards. Transferred to other places and regions, varieties can produce higher yields, but they lose these advantages. The wine brand is named after the main grape variety Ekim Kara (Black Doctor) used. For the preparation of this wine, grapes of these varieties are used, subject to the accumulation of sugar in the berries of at least 22%. For the first time in experimental winemaking, the variety was tested in 1933-34. Already in 1940, the wine of the 1939 harvest, prepared at the winery in the village of Kozy (Solnechnaya Dolina), received a very high rating at the All-Union tasting in Moscow. And after A. A. Ivanov studied the native varieties of the Solnechnaya Valley, a brand of wine called "Ruby Crimean" was adopted for production. Skillful caring winemakers carefully preserved and improved the original brand of wine, giving it in 1967 the name of the main grape variety, taking into account the effective healing properties of the amazing drink. "Black Doctor" has a garnet-red color, and in the passing beam of light the glass plays like a real ruby. The bouquet of wine is original with tones of prunes, chocolate and subtle hints of vanilla. The taste is quite full, velvety, with pronounced tones of dried pear, milk cream, morocco and Tsargrad mulberry. Piquant astringency does not prevent the wine from being soft, harmonious, well-coordinated. There is a pleasant hint of cocoa and cream in the aftertaste. Wine conditions: alcohol - 16%, sugar -16%, titratable acidity - 6 g / l. A two-year exposure of wine is made in the classical way in oak barrels at a temperature of +13-14°C. Such a regime is created by the ancient Golitsin cellars "Arkhaderesse". The right to produce and release this brand of wine applies only to the state farm-factory "Solnechnaya Dolina". Like many red wines, "Black Doctor" has a radioprotective effect, P-vitamin activity. Contains vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, the rarest organic acids and biologically active substances. Glucose and fructose are easily absorbed by the human body and are an additional energy support for the heart muscle. "Black Doctor" has a beneficial effect on the state of blood vessels in atherosclerosis. According to the existing ancient belief, from ancient times this thick red wine from the native varieties Ekim Kara, Jevat Kara, Kefesia, etc. was used when a person lost blood, exhaustion and loss of strength. Warriors returning from the battlefield were always given such wine! The wounds of the soldiers were washed and smeared with wine, the high bactericidal properties of which contributed to rapid healing. Tart wine, with a high content of tannin, quickly "tightened" the wounds. Its action is similar to that used in medicine today with green film. Wine "Black Doctor" in terms of aromatic and taste qualities is at the level of the best domestic and foreign samples. At various international tastings and exhibitions, the wine was awarded five gold and one silver medal. Huge long-term work and skill of winegrowers-winemakers are invested in every drop of a noble drink. "Black Doctor" - wine for true connoisseurs and connoisseurs. The uniqueness of the drink is given by three symbols of the free nature of the Sun Valley: Sky, Earth and Sea. The drink will appeal to everyone who is far from everyday life. For in the Sky - the freedom of air and the pleasure of space, the Earth combines earthly charm and the desire for new ideas, the Sea - exciting, elemental and unpredictable, will conquer those who prefer adventure and relentless movement towards success.

Pinot Gris South Coast (Massandra)

Vintage dessert white wine produced by the enterprises of the association "Massandra" from Pinot Gris grapes. The grapes are harvested for processing with a sugar content of at least 26%. The color of the wine is golden, dark apricot shade is allowed. Bouquet varietal, with tones of exposure. The taste is full, oily, harmonious with tones of rye crust. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Conditions of wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 16.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 20.0 g / 100 cubic cm Mass concentration of titratable acids: 3-7 g / cubic dm. The wine has been produced since 1991.

Massandra MADERA (Massandra)

Vintage strong white wine. It is produced only in the economic associations "Massandra" from grape varieties: Sersial, Verdelho, Albillo, grown on well-warmed slate soils. Sersial gives Madeira power, Vardelio - piquancy. Harvesting grapes for processing is carried out with a sugar content of at least 20%. A feature of the preparation of this wine is a 5-year aging on a sunny site in incomplete oak barrels. This creates conditions for the wine to undergo the process of maderization, which gives the wine a special pleasant bouquet and taste. "Twice-born by the sun" - they call Madeira. Wine from golden to dark golden color. Only in the wine of the 1948 and 1946 vintages, the color is light gold. Bouquet developed, thin, good build. The taste is full, harmonious, burning with bright tones of red-hot nuts. Condition of the wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 19.5% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 3 g/100 cu. cm Mass concentration of titratable acids: 4-6 g/cubic dm At the international competitions Madeira "Massandra" was awarded 5 gold and 5 silver medals for high taste qualities. At the competition Crimean wine 95 was awarded a gold medal and a diploma of the 1st degree. The wine has been produced since 1892. Madera Massandra harvest of 1905 was tested by the tasting commission in 1989 and received a score of 9.7 points, having "behind" 84 years of life and being in the prime of its development. This wine was evacuated in 1941 to Tbilisi and returned to the cellars of Massandra in 1945. Madera Massandra is represented in the collection from 1900 to the present. In the collection of old wines there are a number of excellent representatives of this brand, evaluated by the highest score. At present, the 1937 crop comes first, followed by 1935, 1934, and other older years; of these, the crops of 1915, 1908, 1906, 1905, and 1903 stand out especially. The wine of the 1905 vintage is estimated at 10 points, and the 1903 vintage - at 10 plus. Madera in 1948 turned out to be lightly built. The wines of the 1944 and 1946 vintages can be called round. Score in points: harvest 1954 and 1983 - 9.3; 1952 and 1950 - 9.4; 1948 and 1947 - 9.5, 1949 and 1945 - 9.6; 1946 and 1944 - 9.7 points. On March 31, 1992, samples of Madeira Massandra from the 1937-1984 harvest were tested by the tasting commission. The highest score of 9.98 received a sample of Madeira "Massandra" vintage 1937.

Malaga Massandra (Massandra)

The color is dark garnet, slightly burnt. It has a very pleasant bready taste. The wine is thick, harmonious, very high taste qualities. Rating 10 plus. In 1914, among the Massandra wines, it was the most expensive.

Red Crimean PORT (Massandra)

Vintage strong red wine produced by all enterprises of the Association "Massandra" from red grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Saperavi, Morastel, Bastardo Magarachsky, Aleatico and others. The grapes for processing are harvested with a sugar content of at least 18%. The abundance of heat and sunlight, dry, warm autumn of the Crimea make the wine bright, memorable. The bouquet is fruity, complex, ripe, the taste is full, soft, harmonious, with tones of dried fruits. The aging period in oak containers is 3 years. Conditions of wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 17.5% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 100.0 g/100 cu. cm Mass concentration of titratable acids: 3-7 g/cu.dm. In 1970, at the International Competition in Massandra, the wine was awarded a gold medal. The wine has been produced since 1944.

Red Alushta DINING (Massandra)

High quality vintage table red wine. It is produced by the state farm-plant "Alushta" of the "Massandra" association from grape varieties: Cabernet, Saperavi, Morastel, growing in the Alushta Valley and along the gentle part of the spurs of the Crimean Mountains - Chatyr-Dag (Tent-mountain) and Demerdzhi (Forge). This area is especially favorable for red wines. The grapes are harvested for processing at a sugar content of 18-22%. The wine is dark red. The bouquet is complex with morocco tones, which gives the wine the Cabernet variety. The taste is soft, with pleasant acidity, distinguished by subtlety and piquancy. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Condition of wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol 10-13% vol. Mass concentration of titratable acids: 4-6 g/cu. dm For its high quality at international competitions, this wine was awarded 1 gold and 1 silver medals. At the competition "Crimea-wine 95" was awarded a gold medal and a diploma of the first degree. The wine has been produced since 1937. Wine vintage 1950 is estimated at 9.4 points; a three-year is usually estimated at 9-9.2 points. French tasters willingly compared it with their Bordeaux wines. The wine of the 1947 vintage was last tasted by the tasting commission in 1991 and received a score of 9.7 points. The wine of the 1937 harvest was last evaluated by the tasting commission in 1975 - the wine was in the prime of its potential and received the highest score - 10.0.

White Crimean PORT (Massandra)

Vintage strong white wine. It is produced by all enterprises of the association "Massandra" from white grape varieties: Kokur white, Rkatsiteli, Aligote, Riesling and others. The grapes are harvested with a sugar content of at least 18%. Stony and well-heated soil on the eastern coast of Crimea makes the wine extractive with a delicate pleasant bouquet and harmonious taste, where fruit tones predominate. Most popular among strong vintage wines of the Crimea. The aging period in oak containers is 3 years. Condition of the wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 17.5% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 9.5 g/100 cc Mass concentration of titratable acids: 3-7 g/cubic dm The high quality of the wine was awarded 1 gold and 1 silver medals at international competitions. The wine has been produced since 1944.

Cahors South Coast (Massandra)

High-quality vintage dessert red wine, produced only by the enterprises of the Massandra Association from Saperavi grapes (an ancient Georgian variety). Grapes are harvested for processing with a sugar content of at least 24%. The wine is prepared by incomplete fermentation of pre-heated and infused must on the pulp. intensively red. The bouquet is complex, varietal, with tones of cream and black currant. The taste is massive, extractive with soft astringency, due to the presence of tannins and coloring substances. "Cahors" is popularly called "church wine". The aging time in oak containers is 3 years. Wine conditions: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 16% vol Mass concentration of sugars: 18 g/100 cc Mass concentration of titratable acids: 4-7 g/cu dm At international competitions, this wine was awarded 4 gold and 2 silver medals.The wine has been produced since 1933. When tested by the tasting commission on August 30, 1993, this wine of the 1953 vintage was rated 9.8 points.

Archaderesse Strong (Sunny Valley)

The wine is strong red. Conditions: alcohol - 17% vol., sugar - 6.5 g / 100 cm3, titratable acids - 5.0 g / l. Color: ruby ​​or garnet of varying intensity. Bouquet: clear with fruity and floral tones. Taste: full, harmonious, tart. Varietal composition: Black Odessa, Bastardo Magarachsky.

Archaderesse Pink (Sun Valley)

The wine is rosé. Conditions: alcohol - 17% vol., sugar - 6.5 g / 100 cm3, titratable acids - 5.0 g / l. Colour: Pink to dark pink. Bouquet: clear with fruity and floral tones. Taste: full, harmonious, tart. Varietal composition: Bastardo Magarachsky, Odessa black, white variety Rkatsiteli.

Sun Valley Cahors (Sun Valley)

Grape wine special dessert sweet red. Conditions: alcohol - 16% vol., titratable acids - 3.0–8.0 g / l. Colour: opaque, dark garnet. Bouquet: harmonious, complex, with tones of black candied berries: blackberry, mulberry, chokeberry and black currant, a hint of prunes and a note of hot chocolate. Taste: full, extractive, with a hint of candied berries, a note of cherry leaf in the aftertaste. Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Bastardo Magarachsky and a mixture of other red grape varieties.

Muscat Black Massandra (Massandra)

It is produced only in the Massandra state farms. The original vintage liqueur wine is obtained from the valuable Muscat black grape variety (CALABA). For the preparation of this wine, the grapes are kept on bushes for drying berries and are harvested with a sugar content of at least 30%. The wine is dark ruby ​​in color with soft tints, like a precious crystal. The bouquet is complex, piquant tones of muscat and prunes are felt in it. The taste is bright and delicate with a light chocolate tinge. The wine enchants with velvety and memorable aftertaste. Aging period 2 years in oak barrels. Conditions of wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 13.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 24.0 g/100 cc. Mass concentration of titratable acids: 3.5-6 g/cu.dm. At international competitions, the wine was awarded 3 gold and 1 silver medals. Wine has been produced since 1913.

Muscat Pink South Coast (Massandra)

A vintage dessert rose wine produced only by the enterprises of the "Massandra" association from grape varieties: Muscat pink and Muscat black, growing on warm slate soils. The grapes are harvested for processing with a sugar content of at least 26%. The wine has a rather intense elegant pink color. The bouquet is muscat, with tones of Kazanlak rose. The taste is quite full, harmonious. The graceful composition of the bouquet and taste gives this wine a special nobility. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Conditions of wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 16.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 20.0 g/100 cc Mass concentration of titratable acids: 4-7 g/cc. At international competitions, the wine was awarded 1 gold and 5 silver medals. At the competition "Crimea-wine 95" was awarded a gold medal and a diploma of the 1st degree. The wine has been produced since 1944.

Muscat Pink Dessert (Massandra)

Vintage dessert liqueur rose wine is produced only by enterprises of the Massandra association located on the southern coast of Crimea from Muscat pink grapes. The grapes are harvested for processing with a sugar content of at least 29%. Wine of a beautiful pink color. The bouquet is bright, high-quality, nutmeg, with tones of a tea rose. The taste is full, oily, harmonious. The aging time in oak barrels is 2 years. Wine conditions: 13.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 23.0 g/100 cc Mass concentration of titratable acids: 3.5-6 cc. At international competitions, the wine was awarded 4 gold medals. The wine has been produced since 1945.

Muscat White South Coast (Massandra)

Vintage dessert white wine, produced only by the enterprises of the association "Massandra" from Muscat white grapes (Muscat Frontignansky, Muscat Lunel). Harvesting of grapes for processing is carried out with a sugar content of at least 26%. The wine is light amber in color with a golden hue. The bouquet is bright with a characteristic muscat tone. The taste is full, harmonious, oily, delicate. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Conditions of wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 16.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 20.0 g / 100 cubic cm Mass concentration of titratable acids: 4-7 g / cubic dm At international competitions, the wine was awarded 8 gold and 1 silver medals. At the competition "Crimea-wine 95" was awarded a gold medal and a diploma of the 1st degree. The wine has been produced since 1940. When tested by the tasting commission on November 15, 1993, this wine of the 1973 vintage received a score of 9.8 points.

Muscat White Massandra (Massandra)

Vintage dessert white wine produced by the enterprises of the association "Massandra" from Muscat white grapes (Muscat Frontignansky, Muscat Lunel). The grapes are harvested for processing with a sugar content of at least 22%. The color of the wine is from light golden to dark golden. Bouquet varietal, with tones of exposure. The taste is quite full, harmonious, soft. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Conditions of wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 16.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 16.0 g / 100 cubic cm Mass concentration of titratable acids: 4-8 g / cubic dm. The wine has been produced since 1981. The tasting commission in 1993 gave this wine of the 1939 vintage the highest rating among white muscats - 10 points.

Kokur Meganom (Sun Valley)

Wine grape natural dry white. Conditions: alcohol - 9-12% vol., titratable acids - 3.0-8.0 g / l. Color: light straw with greenish reflections. Bouquet: fresh, varietal, with hints of white fruits. Taste: balanced, soft. Varieties: Cocourt and Sauvignon green.

Kokur Dessert Surozh (Massandra)

Vintage white dessert wine produced by the enterprises of the association "Massandra" from grapes of the Kokur white variety. The name Kokur comes from vines brought from about. Kurkira (Corfu). The grapes are harvested for processing with a sugar content of at least 22%. In the conditions of the mountain valleys warmed by the sun, located to the south, the Kokur grape variety gains a sufficient amount of sugar and other valuable substances that ensure the production of high-quality dessert wine. The wine of this brand has an amber-golden color, an original bouquet of Tokay wines with floral or honey-spicy hues, sometimes melon tones, a full, soft, harmonious taste. Wine aging period - 2 years in oak containers. Conditions of wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 16.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 16.0 g / 100 cubic cm Mass concentration of titratable acids: 4-7 g / cubic dm At international competitions, this wine was awarded 4 gold and two silver medals. The wine has been produced since 1945. When tested by the tasting commission on June 4, 1992, this wine of the 1959 vintage and 1977 vintage received a score of 9.69 points.

Muscat White Livadia (Massandra)

A unique vintage dessert liqueur white wine produced only at the enterprises of the "Massandra" association, located on the southern coast of Crimea, from Muscat white grapes with a content of at least 33% sugar. Such a high sugar content is achieved by the fact that the grapes, after full maturity, are left on the bushes to wither. Wine of amber-golden color. The bouquet is bright, varietal, with a delicate honey aroma of alpine meadows. The taste is full, oily, harmonious with a pleasant raisin shade. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Conditions of wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 13.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 27.0 g/100 cc. Mass concentration of titratable acids: 3.5-6 g/cu.dm. At international competitions, the wine was awarded 1 gold and 1 silver medals. The wine has been produced since 1892. Then it was called "White Muscat Dessert". When tested by the tasting commission on November 10, 1993, this wine of the 1977 vintage received a score of 9.81 points.

Muscat White Red Stone (Massandra)

This wine is called the King of Muscats. Vintage white liqueur wine is made from Muscat white grapes, which is grown on sunny plantations on the southern coast of Crimea. The wine is produced by the Gurzuf state farm-factory of the Massandra association. Harvesting grapes for processing is carried out with a sugar content of at least 29%. Grape vines give the wine marvelous light amber colors. Delicate original bouquet is saturated with the aroma of nutmeg berries with intermediate tones of flowers, herbs of alpine meadows, tea rose, orange peel. Light citron on the palate makes this wine unique, exquisitely delicate and noble. Muscat white Red Stone, prepared in Massandra, is rightfully considered a masterpiece of classical winemaking. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Conditions of wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 13.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 23.0 g/100 cc. Mass concentration of titratable acids: 3.5-6 g/cu.dm. The famous Muscat white wine of the Red Stone, which is aged in the cool cellars of Massandra with a mysterious charm, was awarded 17 gold, 1 silver medals and 2 Grand Prix cups. Wine Muscat white Red Stone at the competition "Crimea-wine 95" was awarded a gold medal and a diploma of the first degree. The wine has been produced since 1944. When tested by the tasting commission on October 21, 1993, this wine of the 1977 vintage received a score of 9.98 points.

Muscat White Dessert (Massandra)

Vintage dessert liqueur white wine, produced only by the enterprises of the association "Massandra", located on the southern coast of Crimea, from Muscat white grapes. The grapes are harvested for processing with a sugar content of at least 29%. The color of the wine is from light to dark golden, poured into a glass, it sparkles with solar sparks. The bouquet is bright, nutmeg, with aging tones. To taste, this is a very extractive and at the same time soft oily wine, with a varietal, pronounced nutmeg aroma. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Conditions of wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 13.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 23.0 g/100 cc. Mass concentration of titratable acids: 3.5-6 g/cu.dm. At international competitions, the wine was awarded 5 gold and 3 silver medals. The wine has been produced since 1946. It was first made at the end of the 19th century under the name "Massandra No. 35".

Crimean MADERA (Massandra)

Vintage strong white wine. It is produced at the wineries of the southern and eastern coast of Crimea from white grape varieties: Shabash, Sersial, Albillo and others. The grapes are harvested for processing with a sugar content of at least 16%. A feature of the technology of making this wine is a 4-year aging in incomplete oak barrels under the scorching southern sun in open areas. The color of the wine is golden to dark amber, more intense than Madeira Massandra. The bouquet is bright, complex, original. The wine is full, harmonious, pleasantly burning with pronounced Madeira tones and a hint of red-hot nuts. With many years of aging in bottles, the wine has a light cognac-vanilla tone in the bouquet, in perfect harmony with the tones of maderi. Condition of the wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 19.0 vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 4 g/100 cu. cm Mass concentration of titratable acids: 3-7 g/cubic dm At the international competition in Massandra in 1970, the wine was awarded a gold medal. The wine has been produced since 1951. On June 17, 1992, the tasting commission gave an assessment of 9.8 points to Madeira Crimean harvest of 1953.

Aleatico Ayu-Dag (Massandra)

Vintage dessert red wine, produced only by the enterprises of the association "Massandra" from Aleatico grapes. The grapes for processing are harvested with a sugar content of at least 24%. Wine "Aleatico Ayu-Dag" - dark red, absorbed the hot breath of the south, with a thin, delicate, original bouquet. The taste is soft, velvety with a range of shades: cocoa, prunes, chocolate. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Conditions of wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 16.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 18.0 g / 100 cubic cm Mass concentration of titratable acids: 4-7 g / cubic dm At international competitions, this wine was awarded 2 gold medals. At the competition "Crimea-wine 95" was awarded a gold medal and a diploma of the first degree. The wine has been produced since 1892. Then it was called "Ai-Danil - Lacrima Christi" (Tears of Christ). Emperor Nicholas II liked this wine very much.

Privat (Sun Valley)

Wine ordinary strong red. Conditions: alcohol - 15.5% vol., sugar - 10.5 g / 100 cm3, titratable acids - 5.0 g / l. Color: Ruby or garnet of varying intensity, from dark amber to dark brown. Bouquet: pure, complex, inherent in the essential oils of aromatic herbs and fruits that are included in the composition, with a slight pear tint, with fruity tones. Taste: prunes and tea rose, with pleasant astringency. Varietal composition: Kefesia, Pink Muscat, Bastardo Magarachsky.

Pinot Gris Massandra (Massandra)

Vintage dessert white wine is produced by the enterprises of the association "Massandra" from Pinot Gris grapes. The grapes are harvested for processing with a sugar content of at least 22%. The color of the wine is from golden to dark golden, pink shade is allowed. Bouquet of varietal wine, with tones of dessert character. The taste is quite full, harmonious, soft. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Conditions of wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 16.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 16.0 g / 100 cubic cm Mass concentration of titratable acids: 3-7 g / cubic dm The wine has been produced since 1991. Pinot Gris Massandra harvest of 1888 is one of the samples of wines from the personal collection of Prince Golitsyn, transferred by him to the Specific Department in 1912.

Muscat Festival (Sunny Valley)

Ordinary dessert sweet rose wine. Conditions: alcohol - 15% vol., sugar - 13.5 g / 100 cm3, titratable acids - 4–6 g / l. Color: elegant, from light pink to pink. Bouquet: delicate, with a nutmeg aroma and a hint of citrus. Taste: delicate, soft, harmonious. Varietal composition: Muscat pink, Muscat white, Muscat otonel, Muscat amber, Muscat Hamburg.

Red South Coast PORT (Massandra)

Vintage strong red wine, produced only by the enterprises of the association "Massandra" from high-quality red grape varieties. The grapes are harvested for processing with a sugar content of at least 22%. In the bouquet and taste after many years of aging appear: velvety, fullness with spicy and fruity tones, pronounced tones of prunes, cherry pits, so characteristic of classic ports. The aging period in oak containers is 3 years. Condition of the wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 18.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 11.0 g / 100 cubic cm Mass fraction of the concentration of titratable acids: 3-7 g / cubic dm High quality wine was noted at the International Wine Competitions with 2 gold and 3 silver medals. At the competition "Crimea-wine 95" was awarded a gold medal and a diploma of the 1st degree. The wine has been produced since 1944.

Red Massandra PORT (Massandra)

Vintage strong red wine, produced only by the enterprises of the association "Massandra", located on the southern coast of Crimea, from Mourvedre grapes with the addition of high-quality red varieties (European). Harvesting grapes for processing is carried out with a sugar content of at least 20%. Wine of intense color - dark red. The bouquet is developed, thin with pronounced features of the variety, appreciated by connoisseurs. The taste is full, harmonious, well-combined. The aging period in oak containers is 3 years. Conditions of wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 18.5% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 6 g/100 cc. Mass concentration of titratable acids: 3-7 g/cu.dm. At the competition "Crimea-Wine 95" was awarded a silver medal and a diploma of the 2nd degree. The wine has been produced since 1894. At that time it was called "Massandra No. 81". The wine of the 1984 vintage was last tested by the tasting commission in 1989 and received a full score of 10.0. This wine was evacuated to Tbilisi in 1941 and returned to Massandra cellars in 1945. Estimates of Red Port Massandra developed after the war: 1954 - 9.4 points; 1953, 1949, 1948 - 9.5; 1952 and 1951 - 9.5; 1950 - 9.7; 1947 - 9.8; 1945 - 9.9; 1946 and 1944 - 10 points.

Red Livadia PORT WINE (Massandra)

High quality vintage strong red wine. It is produced only in the farms of the Massandra Association from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown on warm slate soils. A wonderful variety of Cabernet gives the wine a strong bouquet. For the first time, classic wine was made in 1891 in the royal cellars in Livadia. Then it was called "Livadia No. 80" The wine captivates with a lively dark red color. The bouquet is bright, varietal, with subtle delicate morocco tones. The taste is harmonious, surprising fullness, with a long pleasant aftertaste. The aging period in oak containers is 3 years. Conditions of wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 18.5% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 8.0 g/100 cc. Mass concentration of titratable acids: 4-6 g/cu.dm. The wine was awarded at international competitions with 2 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze medals. At the competition "Crimea-wine 95" was awarded a silver medal and a diploma of the 2nd degree. The wine of the 1891 vintage was last tasted by the tasting commission in 1989 and received a full score of 10.0. This wine was evacuated to Tbilisi in 1941 and returned to Massandra cellars in 1945. Estimates of red livadia port developed after the war: wine of the 1954 vintage - 9.3 points; 1953 - 9.4; 1951 - 9.5; 1952 and 1950 - 9.6; 1948 - 9.7; 1947 - 9.8; 1945 - 9.9; 1946 - 10 points. Wines of 1947, 1946, 1945 can be characterized as round.

Bastardo Massandra (Massandra)

Vintage dessert red wine produced only by the enterprises of the association "Massandra" from grapes of the Bastardo Magarachsky variety. This grape variety is obtained by crossing two high quality varieties: Bastardo Portuguese and Saperavi Georgian. The grapes for processing are harvested with a sugar content of at least 25%. The wine is dark red. Bouquet varietal complex. The taste is full, soft, velvety with light tones of chocolate. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Conditions of wine: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 16% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 20.0 g / 100 cubic cm Mass concentration of titratable acids: 4-7 g / cubic dm At the International Wine Competition in Yalta in 1970, the wine was awarded a gold medal. The wine has been produced since 1966.

Crimea is a wine region known for its wines far beyond the borders of our country. Such wineries as Massandra, Magarach, Inkerman Vintage Wine Factory and others have won first places at various exhibitions and competitions many times, leaving behind wine producers from France and Italy. We will describe some of the best, in our opinion, semi-sweet Crimean wines.

Brands of Crimean semi-sweet wines:

White Muscat (Feodosia).

This drink is made from several varieties of Muscat grapes. The main vineyards are located in the Crimea, as well as in some regions of Ukraine. The wine has a great taste with a well-tangible aroma of nutmeg. The drink is perfect for serving with fish dishes, it goes well with poultry meat (chicken, turkey, etc.) Muscat strength 9-12 revolutions, the amount of sugar is from 3 to 4 percent of the total volume.

Red semi-sweet.

This type of semi-sweet wine is made from several varieties of grapes: first of all, these are Bastardo, Cabernet, Separavy - all these grapes are grown on the Crimean peninsula and the southern regions of Ukraine. Red semi-sweet differs from the rest with a mild tart taste, a harmonious well-balanced bouquet. The drink goes well with various pates, meat dishes, hard cheeses, it contains up to 5% sugar, and the strength of the drink reaches 12 revolutions.

Tamyanka.

Tamianka is a white wine with a mild taste, it is made from grape varieties popular in Europe, but they successfully develop and produce crops in Crimean conditions. The aromas of fragrant meadow herbs predominate in the drink, shades of nutmeg are clearly visible. The wine gained popularity among the population due to its light refreshing taste and rich aroma. Tamyanka is used as an addition to fresh fruits and sweets. After a short maturation, the drink acquires 9-12% strength, the mass fraction of sugar can reach 5%.

Monk Whisper.

Red semi-sweet wine with pomegranate tint, semi-sweet. The drink is made from grape varieties famous in Europe, but they are grown in the Crimea. It is known that several hundred years ago a significant number of wineries were concentrated in the hands of Orthodox monks, apparently from this the name of the wine came. In Monk's Whisper tones of spices predominate, aromas of fragrant herbs and ripe cherries are noticeable, and a light velvety taste is felt. The bouquet of the drink goes well with lamb, veal and duck. The strength of the drink is up to 11 revolutions, the amount of sugar is up to 5% of the total mass.

Pinot Noir Crimean.

This semi-sweet Crimean wine is made from the world-famous Pinot Noir grape variety. The ripened drink has a well-defined ruby ​​color, it has a harmonious taste with aromas of cherries and ripe fruits. The fortress of the Crimean Pinot Noir is 9-12 turns, the volume of sugar in the drink is up to 5%.

Discovering Crimea for the first time, one cannot ignore its famous vineyards and Crimean wine. Let's talk about the history of winemaking on this Black Sea peninsula and describe red, dry and semi-sweet wines of famous brands.

1 Crimean wine - from ancient times to modern production

The history of viticulture and winemaking on the Crimean peninsula goes back to the 4th-6th century BC. The vine was brought here by the ancient Greeks, who taught the local Taurus how to grow a sunny berry and make wine from it. This alcoholic drink was very popular on the Black Sea coast, and city-states produced grape liquor in such quantity that it was more than enough for the inhabitants of the Bosporus kingdom to consume it and for export to other regions of the ancient world.

The technology for converting grapes into alcohol in those days looked like this:

1. The grapes were crushed in three stages - first on a stone platform with their feet, then with a light press, then with a heavy one.
2. The resulting wort flowed into large rectangular containers, where the juice matured and alcoholized.
3. Further, alcohol was poured into pithoi - clay vessels that were stored buried in the ground.
4. Sometimes the wine was thickened by boiling it down.

The most expensive drink was considered the first pressing. Alcohol from under a heavy press was valued least of all.

With the departure of the Greeks and Romans from the peninsula, winemaking, like viticulture, began to decline. And only many centuries later, after the annexation of Crimea to Russia, the industry began to rapidly revive. A lot of efforts were made by Prince L. Golitsyn, who, in fact, re-created the industrial production of grape wines. In Soviet times, it was possible to maintain the quality and popularity of local alcohol. The production volumes of the product increased every year. Dry, red, white, semi-sweet wine, table and fortified drinks, cognac were produced. To date, the wine of the peninsula has become a real hallmark of the Crimea. It is successfully exported to Europe and America.

Table brands are considered to be the most natural wines. They are made exclusively from grape juice without the addition of alcohol and other ingredients. Table wine cannot be aged for more than 2 years and more than 12% ABV. Such alcohol is washed down with dishes served to the table. They do not drink it separately, and even more so they do not have a snack. This light spirit comes in red, white and pink.

All sorts of table wines are produced in Crimea. Widely known dry white wine Rkatsiteli, Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Aligote. These brands are perfect for meat dishes, especially fried and cooked on the fire or on the grill. For example, we advise you to try baking. Dry red Cabernet, Alushta and Saperavi are served with seafood, vegetable dishes, white meat. A dry pink Alkadar or Heraclea is combined with almost any dish. The most useful is red wine, which can be drunk daily, not exceeding a dose of 0.4 liters per day. This drink serves as a good prevention of many diseases.

A sophisticated buyer can be offered dry red wine "Alushta", made at the "Massandra" association in the "Alushta" state farm. It has a dark red color and complex saffiano tones with aromas of mignonette and flowering grapes. The drink is not only pleasant to the taste, but also able to have a beneficial effect on the human digestive system. Magnificent dry is also produced by OJSC Solnechnaya Dolina, located in the area of ​​the resort town of Sudak. We advise you to try the brand "Sauvignon" with a mild taste and a little sourness. Dry is combined with fish, cheeses, cold appetizers.

3 Fortified drinks Massandra

Near Yalta, in the town of Massandra, unique grape wines are made from local grape varieties grown on 4,000 hectares of plantations. Dry, and is also the pride of local winemakers. In contrast to table alcohol, in the manufacture of fortified alcohol, alcohol is used, which is added to the drink to stop fermentation. Fortified wines include:

• port wine,
• Madeira,
• sherry,
• Cahors,
• muscat,
• tokay.

Port wine "Krymsky" is one of the best drinks of the Black Sea coast. This popular red has a ruby ​​color and a complex fruity bouquet. The taste is soft, harmonious. Alcohol content - 17.5%, sugar - 10%. This port wine is pleasant to drink. It is also known for its medicinal properties. The drink has a bactericidal effect, improves immunity, improves digestion.

Gorgeous in taste and bouquet Madeira "Massandra".

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On these cool autumn days, I happened to visit the Crimea, the most popular resort in Ukraine. In a cozy valley between the mountains stretched Alushta in which I spent 4 happy days.
I was met by the wonderful hotel "Porto Mare" www.hotel-portomare.com, in Soviet times the boarding house "Yunost", located on the left bank of the Dzhemerdzhi River.
And this trip would not have been special if it were not for the acquaintance with a charming girl, a walk along the moonlit embankment again filled my soul with colors and gave me restlessness. And the wonderful wine "Magarach semi-sweet red" finally strengthened me in the idea that the Crimea is a very romantic place. By the way, the Magarach Institute of Vine and Wine is a research and production enterprise with almost two hundred years of history. Behind its walls, wines are produced that have repeatedly received the highest awards at international exhibitions.

1. "Magarach", Yalta

It specializes in the production of vintage strong and dessert wines. Such wines of this enterprise as white muscat "Magarach", bastardo "Magarachsky", magnificent sherries and ports have been awarded the highest awards more than once. But even the ordinary wine of this enterprise "Magarach semi-sweet red" and "Magarach semi-sweet white" tastes of high quality.

2. "Massandra", Yalta, Massandra

Perhaps, in terms of numbers, this plant could be safely put in the first place, and the wine is of quite good quality, if I didn’t like Magarach wines so much.
It specializes in the production of vintage and ordinary strong and dessert wines. The wines of this leading Crimean enterprise have gained well-deserved fame among specialists and consumers, have been awarded the highest awards more than once, especially White Muscat of the Red Stone; South Coast Tokay; Muscat white and pink south coast; Port white and red south coast; Pinot Gris "Ai-Danil"; Madeira "Massandra" and many other fine wines. At the Sotheby's auction, the Livadia white port was sold for $17,000.

3. Inkerman factory of vintage wines, Sevastopol, Inkerman

It specializes in the production of vintage table, strong and dessert wines. Table wines such as Krymsky Sauvignon, Krymskoye Aligote, Krymskoye Cabernet, dessert wines Secret of Khersones, strong red and white Krymsky port wines have been repeatedly awarded at international competitions.

4. Factory of sparkling wines. Sudak, New World

It specializes in the production of classic Novy Svet champagne (the only one in Ukraine, although there are rumors that the SHABO plant is starting to produce champagne using classical technology), the owner of a whole bunch of awards from prestigious international competitions.

6. Bakhchisaray winery "Fountain", Bakhchisarai

It specializes in the production of ordinary table, strong, dessert and sparkling wines. The high-quality and varied wines of this enterprise are well-deservedly popular with consumers, especially the sparkling Bakhchisarai Fountain.

5. State farm-factory "Livadia", Yalta, Livadia

It specializes in the production of vintage and ordinary strong and dessert wines. Such wines of this enterprise as Muscat white Red Stone, Cahors "Yuzhnoberezhny", red port wine "Livadia", Muscat pink Yuzhnoberezhny are rightfully considered one of the best in the Crimea.

7. State farm-factory "Koktebel", Feodosia, Shebetovka

Located in the village of Koktebel near Kara-Dag. It produces very good wines, some of the best are Pinot Gris Kara-Dag and Old Nectar. Good cognacs are also made there. Cognac "Koktebel" from the Koktebel factory used to be one of my favorite cognacs after Gremy and Remy Martin.

8. State farm-factory "Solnechnaya Dolina". Sudak, Sun Valley

It specializes in the production of vintage strong and dessert wines. Such wines as "Black Doctor", "Black Colonel", "Sunny Valley", "Golden Fortune Archaderesse" and others do not need recommendations, their high quality has been noted at many competitions.

9. Agrofirm "Zolotaya Balka", Sevastopol, Zolotaya Balka

It specializes in the production of strong, sparkling and table wines. The high-quality wines of this enterprise, especially the sparkling Zolotaya Balka, are in high demand among consumers.

10. Dionysus, Simferopol

It specializes in the production of vintage and ordinary strong dessert wines. The sherries of this enterprise are magnificent - "Crimean" and dry, awarded with awards at international competitions, and Cahors, port wines are very popular with consumers.

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Aligote "Golden Beam"
It is prepared from the Aligote grape variety grown in the region of Balaklava. Moderately warm semi-humid climate, proximity to the sea make this area one of the best for the production of vintage table wines.
The color of the wine is light golden. In the bouquet and taste, a subtle varietal shade, a slight spicy bitterness and a light caramel tone are noticeable. The taste is delicate, full, harmonious, with a pleasant freshness.
The exposure period is 1.5 years.

Aligote "Crimean"
It is prepared from the Aligote grape variety grown in the Sevastopol zone, as well as in the steppe and foothill regions of Crimea.
The color of the wine is from light straw to straw. The bouquet is delicate, delicate, with floral tones. Spicy bitterness with pleasant freshness on the palate.
The holding period is 2 years.

Riesling "Crimean"
It is prepared from the Rhine Riesling grape variety in the Sevastopol zone, as well as in the steppe and foothill regions of the Crimea.
The wine has a straw-greenish color. The bouquet is pronounced varietal, resinous. The taste is light, harmonious, fresh, but at the same time rather active and moderately full.
The holding period is 2 years.
Fortress wine 10 - 12 vol.%, acidity 6 - 8 g / l.

Kokur "Nizhnegorsky"
It is prepared from the Kokur grape variety grown in the steppe Nizhnegorsk region.
The wine has an attractive color from light straw to golden and even dark golden hue. The bouquet is varietal, original, somewhat spicy, sometimes with a floral or honey tone. The taste is harmonious, with pleasant acidity, quite full.
The holding period is 2 years.
Fortress wine 10 - 11 vol.%, acidity 6 - 7 g / l.

Sylvaner "Feodosia"
It is prepared from the Silvaner grape variety grown on the slopes of the hills in the Feodosiya region.
The color of the wine is light golden. Bouquet characteristic of the variety. The taste is quite full with pleasant freshness.
The holding period is 2 years.
Fortress wine 10 - 12 vol.%, acidity 6 - 8 g / l.

Rkatsiteli "Inkermanskoe"
It is prepared from the Rkatsiteli grape variety grown in the Sevastopol zone.
The wine has a light golden color, is distinguished by freshness and a bouquet characteristic of the Rkatsiteli variety.
The holding period is 2 years.
Fortress wine 10 - 13 vol.%, acidity 6 - 8 g / l.

Rkatsiteli "Vilino" (type of Kakheti)
It is prepared from the Rkatsiteli grape variety grown in the Bakhchisaray region.
The color of the wine is golden to amber. Floral bouquet with fruity tones. The taste is full, extractive, harmonious.
The exposure period is 1.5 years.
Fortress wine 10 - 12 vol.%, acidity 5 - 7 g / l.

Table red "Ruby Magarach"
Made from Ruby Magaracha grapes with the addition of up to 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and Saperavi grapes. Grapes for wine are grown in the Piedmont Experimental Farm of the Magarach Institute of Viticulture and Winemaking in the Crimea.
The color of the wine is ruby ​​to dark ruby.
The holding period is 3 years. Produced since 1968.
The strength of the wine is 12 vol.%, the sugar content is not more than 0.3%.

Muscat white "South coast"
For the preparation of this wine is the Muscat white grape variety grown on the southern coast of Crimea.
The wine is light amber in color with a golden hue. The bouquet has a characteristic muscat tone. The taste is fresh, harmonious, with sufficient fullness.
The holding period is 2 years.

Muscat white dessert [ ! ]
It is prepared from Muscat white grapes grown on the southern coast of Crimea.
The color of the wine changes from light to dark golden. The bouquet has a developed nutmeg aroma and floral-resinous tones. The taste is delicate, full, harmonious.
The holding period is 2 years.

Muscat white "Castel" [ ! ] [ To ]
The unique liqueur wine was made from the Muscat white grape variety grown on the mountain terraces around Mount Castel.
The finished wine resembles amber in color. The bouquet has a developed muscat aroma with a powerful bouquet of resinous tones. The taste is delicate, full, oily, harmonious. Wine delights with its quality and originality.
The holding period is 2 years.

Muscat white "Livadia" [ ! ]
The unique liqueur wine is made from Muscat white grapes grown on the southern coast of Crimea at the Livadia state farm.
The finished wine resembles amber in color. The bouquet has subtle honey tones of alpine meadows. Oily taste and amazing harmony of wine bring a special pleasure.
The holding period is 2 years.
Fortress of wine 13 vol.%, sugar 27%.

Muscat White Red Stone [ ! ]
The pride of domestic winemaking is prepared from the Muscat white grape variety grown at the Gurzuf state farm; the label is decorated with the world's highest awards.
The color of the wine is light amber-gold. The bouquet has a pronounced nutmeg aroma with very noticeable citron tones. The original bouquet and special tenderness of taste make this wine unique.
The holding period is 2 years.
Fortress wine 13 vol.%, sugar 23%.

White Muscat "Magarach" [ ! ]
It is prepared from Muscat white grapes grown on the southern coast of Crimea at the Magarach Institute.
The color of the wine is light amber with a golden hue. The wine is characterized by a strong and at the same time subtle Muscat aroma with citron tones. On the palate - a pronounced liqueur character, thick, extractive, oily.
Fortress wine 13 - 14 vol.%, sugar 25% and above.

Muscat white "Koktebel"
Prepared from the white Muscat grape variety grown in the eastern part of the Crimea at the Koktebel state farm.
Nice golden color of the wine. The bouquet has a pronounced varietal aroma. The taste is full, harmonious.
The holding period is 2 years.

Muscat pink "Massandra"
It is prepared from the Muscat pink grape variety grown on the state farms of the Massandra association.
Wine from light to dark pink color. A varietal bouquet with a delicate aroma of rose petals and spicy-honey hues. The taste is harmonious, fresh and pleasant.
The holding period is 2 years.

Muscat pink "South coast"
It is prepared from the Muscat pink grape variety grown on the southern coast of Crimea.
The color of the wine is garnet-pink. The bouquet is clearly felt nutmeg aroma with tones of roses. The graceful structure of the bouquet gives this wine a special nobility. The taste is full, harmonious.
The holding period is 2 years.

Muscat pink dessert [ ! ]
Prepared from Muscat pink grape variety on the southern coast of Crimea.
The color of the wine is amber-pink. Muscat bouquet with the aroma of Kazanlak rose. The taste of wine is harmonious, full, extractive.
The holding period is 2 years.
Fortress wine 13 vol.%, sugar 23%.

Muscat pink "Magarach" [ ! ]
Prepared from Muscat pink grape variety on the southern coast of Crimea at the Magarach Institute.
The color of the wine is from dark ruby ​​to amber-pink. A feature of the fragrance is the presence of Kazanlak or Gallic rose tones. Taste of liqueur character, full, oily, velvety.
The exposure period is from 3 to 5 years.

Muscat black "Massandra" [ ! ] [ To ]
A unique liqueur wine was made from the Muscat black (Kalyabsky) grape variety on the southern coast of Crimea at the Tavrida state farm.
The wine is dark ruby ​​in color with soft tints, like a precious crystal. The bouquet is complex, with piquant tones of nutmeg, prunes and a delicate scent of chamomile. The taste is bright and delicate, with a slight chocolate tinge.
The holding period is 2 years.

Pinot Gris "South Coast"
It is prepared from the Pinot Gris grape variety grown on the state farms of the Massandra association.
The color of the wine is golden, dark apricot shade is allowed. Bouquet varietal, with tones of exposure. The taste is full, harmonious, oily, with tones of rye crust.
The holding period is 2 years.
Fortress wine 16 vol.%, sugar 20%.

Pinot Gris "Karadag"
It is prepared from the Pinot Gris grape variety grown in the eastern part of the Crimea at the Koktebel state farm.
The color of the wine is dark amber. The bouquet has a light aroma of rye crust. The taste is quite full, harmonious.
The holding period is 2 years.

Pinot Gris "Ai-Danil" [ ! ]
The unique dessert wine is made from the Pinot Gris grape variety grown in the Ai-Danil microdistrict of the Gurzuf state farm.
The marvelous color of the wine is dark amber with a pinkish-golden sheen. A peculiar bouquet with the aroma of a crust of freshly baked rye loaf and a subtle hint of fragrant quince. On the palate, a complete harmony of fullness and oiliness.
The holding period is 2 years.
Fortress wine 13 vol.%, sugar 24%.

Pinot Gris "Magarach" [ ! ]
It is prepared from the Pinot Gris grape variety grown on the southern coast of Crimea at the Magarach Institute.
A distinctive feature in the color of the wine are dark golden, sparkling tones with a pink tint. The bouquet of wine is pleasant, strong, dessert character, with tones of freshly baked rye loaf crust. The taste is delicate, despite the high extractivity and sugar content.
The holding period is 3 years.
Fortress of wine 13 - 14 vol.%, sugar 20%.

Tokay "Ai-Danil" [ ! ] [ To ]
The unique dessert liqueur wine was made from the Gars Levelu and Furmint grape varieties grown on the southern coast of Crimea at the Gurzuf state farm.
The color of the wine is golden to dark amber. The bouquet is delicate, specific, stunning with complexity and refinement, a combination of tones of quince jam with a subtle smell of freshly baked bread crust, the finest tones of fragrant herbs. The taste of wine is distinguished by harmony, special oiliness, with a pleasant aftertaste.
The holding period is 4 years.
Fortress wine 13 vol.%, sugar 22-24%.
[ Aged for 3 years. The color of the wine is dark ruby. The bouquet clearly expressed chocolate tones, prunes. The taste is full, with great oiliness and liqueur tone.
The holding period is 2 years.
Fortress wine 16 vol.%, sugar 20%.

Bastardo "Magarach" [ ! ]
Prepared from the Bastardo Magarachsky grape variety on the southern coast of Crimea at the Magarach Institute.
The wine has a dark ruby ​​or dark garnet color with a lively sparkle that appears after aging. The bouquet is complex, with tones of milk cream, chocolate, prunes. The taste is full, soft, velvety.
The holding period is 3 years.
Fortress wine 13 - 14 vol.%, sugar 20% and above.

Aleatico "Ayu-Dag" [ ! ]
The wine is made from the Aleatico grape variety grown on the slopes of Mount Ayudag at the Gurzuf state farm.
The color of the wine is garnet-pink. Subtle, delicate, dessert flavor of the variety. The taste is full, harmonious.
The holding period is 2 years.

Kokur dessert "Surozh" [ ! ]
The valleys of Sudak are favorable for the growth of the local grape variety Kokur, from which wine is made at the Sudak state farm.
The color of the wine is golden to golden. Wine with a pleasant varietal bouquet, reminiscent of quince-honey tones. The taste is full and harmonious.
The holding period is 2 years.
Fortress wine 16 vol.%, sugar 16%.

Seventh Heaven Golitsyn
The wine has been prepared in Massandra since 1880 from the Kokur grape variety with the addition of white and pink Muscat.
The color of the wine is dark amber. The golden bouquet is bright, with honey, quince and peach tones. The taste is soft, harmonious, oily.
The holding period is 2 years.
Fortress wine 16 vol.%, sugar 18%.

"Old Nectar"
The wine is made from the Rkatsiteli grape variety grown in the steppe and foothills of the Crimea.
The color of the wine is dark gold. The bouquet has pronounced honey tones. The taste is full, harmonious.
The holding period is 3 years.
Fortress wine 16 vol.%, sugar 16%.

"Carnelian of Taurida"
The wine is made from the Rkatsiteli grape variety grown in the Bakhchisarai region in the vineyards of Vilino village of the Magarach Institute.
The color of the wine is from light golden to golden. The bouquet clearly expressed floral-honey tones. The taste is harmonious, typical for a white dessert wine.
The holding period is 2 years.
Fortress wine 16 vol.%, sugar 16%.

Pedro "Crimean"
It is prepared from the Pedro Krymsky grape variety, grown in the steppe and foothill farms of the Crimea.
The color of the wine is golden to dark golden. The bouquet is complex, with a subtle honey tone. The taste is soft, full, harmonious.
The holding period is 2 years.
Fortress wine 16 vol.%, sugar 16%.

"Mascot"
The wine is made from the Traminer grape variety grown in the Sevastopol zone and in the vineyards of the Koktebel state farm.
The color of the wine is from light amber to amber, with a pink tint. The bouquet has a pronounced aroma of roses. The taste is soft, delicate, harmonious.
The holding period is 2 years.
Fortress wine 16 vol.%, sugar 16%.

Anniversary "Magarach"
The wine is made from grape varieties Ruby Magarach, Bastardo Magarach, grown in the Bakhchisarai and Dzhankoy regions in the vineyards of the Magarach Institute.
The wine has a color from ruby ​​to dark ruby. The bouquet is complex, delicate, with characteristic tones of cream and prunes. The taste is full, harmonious.
The holding period is 2 years.
Fortress wine 16 vol.%, sugar 16%.

"Sunny Valley" [ ! ]
Prepared from local grape varieties Sary Pandas, Kok Sart, Sary Kabakh, Tashly, Kokur, grown at the Solnechnaya Dolina state farm in the Sudak region.
The color of the wine is from golden to dark amber with a pleasant soft glow of pure gold. The bouquet is very complex. It smells of peach, which is replaced by a peculiar fruity aroma with a hint of medlar. The taste is peculiar - delicate with a touch of exotic fruits.
The holding period is 2 years.
Fortress wine 16 vol.%, sugar 16%.

"Black Doctor" [ ! ]
The popular wine is made from local grape varieties Ekim Kara, Lapa Kara, Kefessia grown at the Solnechnaya Dolina state farm.
The wine is dark garnet color. The bouquet is complex, with a range of harmoniously combined shades: cocoa chocolate, prunes and vanilla. The taste is massive, velvety. The wine carries the reflection of the sun - a dark amber color. The bouquet has a pronounced Madeira tone - a light shade of roasted nuts and a pleasant fullness and pungency in taste.
The holding period is 5 years.
Fortress wine 19.5 vol.%, sugar 3%.

Madeira "Crimean"
Prepared from grape varieties Shabash, Sersial, Verdelho, grown in the vineyards of the association "Massandra".
The color of the wine is dark amber. Madeira tones are pronounced in the bouquet and taste.
The holding period is 4 years.
Fortress wine 19 vol.%, sugar 4%.

Sersial (type of Madeira)
It is prepared from the Sersial variety with an admixture of Albillo and Verdelho on the southern coast of Crimea at the Magarach Institute.
The color of the wine is golden to amber. Bouquet with pronounced tones of maderism and aging. The taste is delicate, harmonious, with a pleasant hint of red-hot nuts, somewhat burning.
The holding period is 4 years.
Fortress wine 19.5 vol.%, sugar 3 - 4%.

Madeira "Alminskaya"
Prepared from the Rkatsiteli variety grown in the vineyards of the Bakhchisarai region.
The color of the wine is from light golden to amber. The bouquet is complex, with clearly expressed tones of maderism, red-hot nuts. The taste is full, harmonious, with pleasant hints of red-hot nuts.
The holding period is 4 years.
Fortress wine 19.5 vol.%, sugar 5 - 6%.

Sherry "Crimean"
Prepared from grape varieties Rkatsiteli, Kokur, Aligote, Riesling, grown in the vineyards of the Crimea.
The color of the wine is golden. The bouquet of the wine is complex, characteristic of the type of wine. Specific taste with a nutty tone.
The holding period is 3 years.
Fortress wine 19 vol.%, sugar 3%.

Sherry "Magarach" [ ! ]
Prepared from grape varieties Sauvignon, Aligote and Rkatsiteli in Bakhchisaray and Dzhankoy regions.
The color of the wine is straw to golden. The type of wine is clearly expressed in the bouquet. The taste is full, harmonious, with a specific aftertaste of roasted nuts.
The holding period is 4 years.
Fortress wine 19.5 vol.%, sugar 2.5%.

Port white "Crimean"

Prepared from grape varieties Rkatsiteli, Kokur, Aligote, Riesling, grown in the vineyards of the Crimea.
The wine is golden in color, with a delicate pleasant bouquet and harmonious taste, where fruit tones predominate, and with a hint of hazelnut.
The holding period is 3 years.
Producer "Massandra"
Producer "Solnechnaya Dolina"

Port white "Surozh"
It is prepared from the Kokur variety and a mixture of European varieties growing in the Sudak region.
The color of the wine is golden to dark amber-gold. The wine has a stable bouquet, varietal aroma of Kokura, Tokay shade combined with fruit tones, full, harmonious taste.
The holding period is 3 years.
Fortress wine 17.5 vol.%, sugar 9.5%.

Port white "South coast" [ ! ]
The best representative among vintage white ports. Prepared from grape varieties Aligote, Semillon, Pedro Jimenez and others grown on plantations of southern coastal state farms.
The color changes from light to dark amber and shimmers with life-giving warmth. The wine has a developed bouquet, dominated by fruit tones with a slight hint of almonds or roasted nuts. The soft taste is in harmony with the bouquet and leaves a strong and pleasant aftertaste.
The holding period is 3 years.
Fortress of wine 18 vol.%, sugar 10%.

Port white from Cabernet [ ! ] [ To ]
Unique strong vintage white wine. It was prepared from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in vineyards around the villages of Simeiz Massandra, Ai-Danil and the city of Alupka.
Honey amber in color, it has a uniquely complex bouquet with tones of subtropical fruit and a hint of bitter almond. The taste is soft, oily, harmonious, with a long pleasant aftertaste.
The holding period is 3 years.
Fortress of wine 18 vol.%, sugar 8%.

Port white "Golden Fortune Archaderesse"
Prepared from grape varieties Kokur white, Rkatsiteli, native varieties of Sary Pandas, Kok Pandas, Soldaya, Solnechnodolinsky, Kapselsky white and others grown at the Solnechnaya Dolina state farm.
The color of the wine is from light golden to dark golden. The bouquet is full, soft, harmonious, spicy-honey with a slight astringency. Pronounced spicy-honey tones are combined with the smell of bread crust and cocoa tones. Aboriginal varieties give the wine shades of oriental exotic fruits, while European varieties emphasize elegance and harmony. The taste is full, harmonious, soft, with a persistent aftertaste.
The holding period is 3 years.

Port white "Magarach"
It is prepared from grape varieties Rkatsiteli, Aligote and a mixture of European varieties growing in the Bakhchisaray and Dzhankoy regions.
The color of the wine is from light golden to amber. Bouquet typical of white port with fruity notes. The taste is full, harmonious, with a pleasant aftertaste.
The holding period is 3 years.

Port wine red "Crimean"
Prepared from red European grape varieties grown in the Crimea.
The color of the wine is garnet-ruby. Fruit tones are well expressed in the bouquet. Full, harmonious taste characteristic of red wines.
The holding period is 3 years.
Fortress wine 17.5 vol.%, sugar 10%.

Port wine red "Massandra" [ ! ]
It is prepared from the Mourvedre grape variety with the addition of high-quality red varieties of Cabernet and Malbec cultivated on the southern coast of Crimea.
The color of the wine is ruby ​​to garnet. In the bouquet, the specific tones of the Mourvedre variety are pronounced. The taste is masculine, full, harmonious.
The holding period is 3 years.
Fortress wine 18.5 vol.%, sugar 6%.

Port wine red "South coast" [ ! ]
Prepared from grape varieties Morastel, Saperavi, Cabernet, cultivated on the southern coast of Crimea.
The color of the wine is ruby ​​with garnet hues. Bouquet of good build with spicy and fruity tones. On the palate fullness and velvety, so characteristic of classic ports.
The holding period is 3 years.
Fortress of wine 18 vol.%, sugar 11%.

Port wine red "Black Colonel"
Prepared from native grape varieties: Javat Kara, Ekim Kara, Kefessia, grown at the Solnechnaya Dolina state farm. The name of the wine comes from the variety Javat Kara, which in translation from the Turkic dialect means black colonel.
The wine is painted in an elegant ruby ​​​​color. It has a complex bouquet with a delicate aroma of cream and chocolate. The taste is harmonious and velvety.
The holding period is 3 years.
Fortress 17.5 vol.%, sugar 11%.

Port wine red "Livadia" [ ! ]
This unique wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the southern coast of Crimea.
The wine captivates with a lively, dark garnet color. The bouquet has a delicate aroma of cherry pits and a pronounced morocco tone. On the palate, amazing fullness and silky tenderness.
The holding period is 3 years.
Fortress wine 18.5 vol.%, sugar 8%.

Port wine red "Magarach" [ ! ]
It is prepared from grape varieties Bastardo, Ruby Magarach, Merlot, Mourvedr grown in the vineyards of Bakhchisaray and Dzhankoy.
The color of the wine is dark red with garnet hues. The bouquet has pronounced fruit tones with a cherry tint. The taste is full, harmonious.
The holding period is 3 years.
Fortress wine 17 vol.%, sugar 6%.

I can’t say about myself that I am a special connoisseur or connoisseur of alcohol, in everyday life I practically don’t drink, but I definitely associate all the resorts of the Crimean peninsula with wine: wow, what kind of wine is there in Crimea! Yes, it's just amazing! So a vacation or a business trip to the coast is never complete without a glass or two of some kind of wine, while with equal pleasure I like to drink those varieties that I have already tasted, and those that I come across for the first time. I definitely take a few bottles with me - it's always a good gift for both relatives and friends - I don't know a single person who would say that he doesn't like Crimean wines!

I happened to go on excursions to the Crimean winery, walk through the local vineyards, and it seemed to me that here nature itself created an ideal place for the vine to grow and grow stronger, and the bunch of grapes to fill with a sweet aroma, which will then be transferred to wine. And the winemakers here have always been good - through their efforts, such drinks were created, about which even legends began to be added. For example, the wines "Black Doctor" and "Black Colonel" - if you look into the tasting room of the Arkhaderesse plant, then everyone tells about these drinks - from guides to sellers in the company store.

In Crimea, by the way, a lot is connected with winemaking - the history of the production of this drink has become an integral part of the history of the region as a whole: for example, many villages appeared on the map precisely because vineyards are blooming here or wine cellars have been located since ancient times.

Wine in the Crimea is a sunny drink that brings only benefits and health to a person, everyone here should definitely try it - at least take a sip, this bouquet and this aroma are simply indescribable. It is not for nothing that many consider these wines to be as valuable and of high quality as the best European varieties, but at a more affordable price.

Crimea abounds in wine. There is a company store or a tasting room on every corner, every Crimean cafe or restaurant offers its own brands. True, here you have to beware of fakes - they sell a lot of hand-made wine in the markets, claiming that this is a home-made product made from some very valuable grape variety, but in fact it may turn out to be the most common surrogate, so show common sense - if you are embarrassed by the plastic bottles that are shoved into your hands in the market, then it is better to refuse such a purchase, especially since there is always a company store somewhere nearby and it has a very generous assortment.

A few words about the history of winemaking in Crimea

As I already wrote, the history of Crimea is the history of winemaking as well. They are very closely connected here, so even if you are a non-drinker, some of the wine-making artifacts of ancient times will definitely catch your eye. The most striking example is Chersonese, where you can see the ruins of ancient factories where wine was produced.

It is believed that people began to turn grapes into an alcoholic drink in these lands during the time of antiquity - somewhere between the 6th century BC. BC. and IV c. AD This production was started here by the Greeks, who, as you know, drank more wine than water - not out of pernicious passion, but rather out of common sense, because at that time water was taken simply from rivers and drinking it was dangerous to health, but wine ( diluted with water) was safe as it had disinfecting properties.

At the time of the Byzantine invasion of the Crimea, wine production here became downright large-scale, but it declined when the Turks began to settle in the region - devout Muslims do not drink alcohol.

Modern winemaking in the Crimea is the merit of Prince Potemkin Tauride, who undertook the revival of winemaking and brought Tokay vines to the region. And the dawn and recognition of Crimean wines is the work of Count Vorontsov, who intensively cultivated grapes here and even created a school of horticulture and viticulture in Magarach.

You can learn a lot about the history of winemaking if you visit the village. I really like champagne (sparkling) wines from this village - they were created by Prince Golitsyn, who for the winemakers of the region is a real ancestor, a torch and a model. So almost everything that is proposed to be seen in the village is one way or another connected with wine and with the prince: a factory, the ruins of an old production, cellars, and so on.

What wines to try?

Of course, this is a matter of taste. Types of Crimean wines are as follows:

• table wines (dry, red and rose);
• fortified wines (white and red ports, sherry, madeira, a huge number of varieties of dessert wines);
• flavored wines;
• sparkling wine;
• cognacs;
• balms.

Regarding sparkling wines, there is even a historical anecdote that the name “champagne” was assigned to them with the light hand of the Leader of the Nations, Joseph Stalin - it was he who came up with the idea of ​​calling all sparkling wines “champagne”, although this is somewhat absurd - only sparkling wines could be called that at one time originally from Champagne. So, on the beaches of Sudak, during the holiday season, barkers invite to the Novy Svet winery, claiming that it is he who is the birthplace of champagne.

I will try to designate at least an approximate list of wines that you should definitely try if you are relaxing in the Crimea. Although, of course, this list can be supplemented with your favorite varieties that you personally will like. Personally, I would recommend you the following varieties:

• table dry white wines: Aligote, Chardonnay and Sauvignon;
• table dry red wines: "Cabernet", "Saperavi", "Merlot"
• fortified port: "Sevastopol";
• dessert "Sun in a glass", "Talisman", "Carnelian of Taurida";
• Muscat "White Muscat Livadia", "White Muscat Magarach".

But my most absolute favorites are from the assortment of the Solnechnaya Dolina state farm-factory, originally Crimean wines. Brands of other wines with a similar price cannot boast such excellent taste and smell. Among the wines of the state farm-factory, I would especially like to note the vintage dessert wine of the same name - "Solnechnaya Dolina", it has a long history, since it was developed more than half a century ago and is produced only by this winery. This wine has a golden color and a complex honey-floral bouquet. Just nectar, not wine.

Be sure to try the "Black Doctor" - this is a rare, and therefore very expensive brand. But this wine is worth every penny spent on it - it tastes like a complex bouquet of prunes, chocolate notes and vanilla shades. They say it has miraculous healing properties: it heals both the soul and the body. This wine is not available for bottling even in branded stores, but you can buy a non-standard small bottle for testing - it can also become a good souvenir from the Crimea.

And as for options that are economical in price, but excellent in quality, this is Muscat Festival wine - a light, sweet, pink dessert wine. In the summer heat, it is especially easy and pleasant to drink, as it has a nutmeg aroma with citrus notes.

And, of course, in branded stores you can buy branded tinctures - alcohol, herbs, medicinal. This, one might say, is your stock of health and good mood for the winter: if you add a spoonful of such tincture to tea or coffee, then you will get sick less often, and the aromas of Crimean herbs and healing potions of Crimea will be with you for a very long time.

The most famous wineries in Crimea

There are many wineries on the peninsula and almost everyone has their own cellars, company stores, tasting rooms. Excursions around the plant are also held here - it’s interesting to visit such an excursion, but don’t expect much: the grapes are crushed, the juice is separated from the cake and the wine is aged - that’s, in fact, that’s all. However, they can also show from observation platforms or on layouts of the area what outlines the vineyards have, what varieties are grown here. Be sure to tell a few words about the founders of winemaking, about the history of production, about the origin of the vines, because many varieties have been restored here (for example, the modern "Black Colonel" is already a slightly different wine than what once earned fame and settled down in myths, no less tasty - but different). Informative for general development, but there is no special magic in this - the alchemist does not mix the sun into a glass, bare-footed virgins do not crush grapes in a tub, and all processes are automated and not at all spectacular. But the tour ends with a tasting and it is enthusiastic.

The largest and most popular factories in the Crimea are:

• factory of fine wines and cognacs "Koktebel";
• winery "Massandra";

• Inkerman factory of vintage wines;
• sparkling wine factory "";
• Bakhchisaray winery;
• institute of grapes and wine "Magarach".

Some drinks from the range of these factories and combines are sold in stores in Russia and Ukraine, so many may be familiar, but only in the cellars and company shops at the factory you can buy rare wine, with aging and an unforgettable bouquet.

In our time, Crimea is a wonderful territory for creating quality wines. There are already standing samples and time-tested producers here, but the winemaking potential of the peninsula is so huge that in the future, we are sure, local wines will be in demand far beyond its borders.

History of winemaking in Crimea

Winemaking in Crimea originated not hundreds, but thousands of years ago! And if we can accurately find here archaeological evidence of viticulture and winemaking from antiquity, that is, from the sixth century BC, then according to indirect evidence, wine was made in the Crimea long before the appearance of the Greeks. It is believed that even the Taurians, the ancient inhabitants of the peninsula, were already cultivating grapes and developing their own winemaking methods. There is little surprise in this: on the territory of Crimea, nature itself has created ideal conditions for winemaking, suitable soils, a mild climate, an abundance of sun - from time immemorial, the vines feel great in this climatic zone.

The center of the Crimean winemaking was the Bakhchisarai region. Archaeologists have found tarapans carved into the ground here - special presses for wine. In Mangup, Chufut-Kale, Eski-Kermen, Kachi-Kalyon they made wine not only for their own use, but also for sale, trade was carried out with Europe.

Unfortunately, the Crimean vineyards faced serious challenges, as well as winemaking traditions. It can be said that the very course of history either contributed to the rapid flourishing of the Crimean winemaking, or practically led to its death. First, the Huns, Khazars, Polovtsy, Pechenegs attacked the settlements of the Taurians, causing the local vineyards to fall into disrepair. After that, the locals again restored the traditions of making ancient drinks.

In the XIII century, the Genoese, seizing the lands of the peninsula and moving along the coast, successfully developed winemaking, making this area a major place for the wine trade. But another rise was followed by a period of desolation. The next decline awaited the vineyards in the XV century with the fall of Genoese rule and the invasion of the Turks. The traditions of local winemaking will be revived in a completely different form and only at the beginning of the 19th century, through the work of amateur enthusiasts, including Count M.S. Vorontsov.

After so many years and so many blows of fate in our time, Crimean winemakers are reviving the great history of local wines, planting new vines, working with European and local varieties, improving equipment and introducing proven world technologies. Already, Crimean wines are reaching a fundamentally new level, and we are sure that the quality of local winemaking will only grow.

Varieties of Crimean wines

Among the Crimean wines, everyone is guaranteed to find something to their taste. After all, Crimean wines are not the same type of products, but completely different producers, varieties, technologies and price categories. Even with similar production methods, wines are obtained with their own special character. On the territory of the peninsula you will find more than twenty different climatic zones, and the variety of soils, landscapes and terroirs make the grapes special, and the wines from it individual.

What kind of wines can be tasted in Crimea? In short, almost any! Young or aged, white or red, dry or sweet, light or fortified - choose and be sure to try.

If we make some general classification of Crimean wines, then the list of points will turn out to be huge. So let's try to cover at least the most basic.

Table wines are one of the most lively and natural products. No alcohol or flavors - only grape juice. As the name implies, it is customary to serve them to the table and accompany them with a meal. Table wines you can try white, red or rosé. Most often they are represented by dry varieties and contain no more than 0.3% sugar. And if you take semi-sweet or semi-dry, then sugar is not added to them, this is a natural sweetness obtained due to the increased sugar content in the berry itself. The percentage of alcohol in them often ranges from 10 to 13 percent.

Fortified wines are another pride of Crimea. As the name implies, they have a high strength. This means that alcohol is added to the wine during fermentation. They are divided in turn into strong and dessert. Strong port wine, Madeira or sherry, dessert Cahors, Muscat and Tokay - you definitely heard these names, be sure to appreciate their Crimean incarnation!

For example, ports are made using a special technology for heating pulp and wine materials, as well as subsequent aging. Port wines, although associated with Portugal, have a long history in the Crimean land. At the end of the 19th century, the first Russian ports were produced here. It was port wines that became one of the first wines, the production of which was launched at the Bakhchisarai KVKZ, opened in 1963. Now there is a separate line of red and white ports.

Sparkling wines are divided into ordinary, vintage and collection according to the duration of exposure, brut, dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet and nutmeg according to sugar content, as well as traditional and reservoir according to production technology. There are also sparkling wines. This is a still wine with an artificial addition of carbon dioxide.

By the way, cognac also has a direct relation to winemaking. After all, its basis is grape spirits, which again are born in the Crimean vineyards. The cognacs of the Koktebel and Bakhchisarai factories are definitely worth your attention.

How to choose quality wine?

One of the Crimean stereotypes is that you can buy wine from any taxi driver. Yes, you can, but you don't have to. Please do not risk buying "homemade wine" from strangers and local markets. Unfortunately, no one can guarantee you the safety of such a product. Let's drop this risky option and try to choose a good wine.

• Buy wine where you definitely won’t run into a fake: in branded stores, at a factory, in specialized liquor stores, wineries or proven large chains. The advice of a sales assistant can help you if you understand what you would like to try.
• Always pay attention to the storage conditions of the drink: if the room is too hot or damp, and the bottles are not horizontal, there is a risk of buying already spoiled wine. You will have to avoid supermarkets and budget stores, where violations of storage standards are common.
• The bottle itself must also be of high quality and well designed. You need opaque glass to protect from the sun, a secure stopper, and a label that is firmly attached with all the necessary information. If something is suspicious, it is better to avoid such a bottle.
• The label itself is worth reading. Pay attention to the composition, grape varieties, harvest year, compliance with GOST, manufacturer's data, the presence of an excise stamp, and so on. This will help detect counterfeit.
• Now there is another way to find a good wine - the PGI badge on the label. This means “wine with a protected geographical indication”, that is, the harvest for it was harvested in the Crimea, and not brought in a tank from distant countries.
• One of the important factors in choosing a quality wine is cost. Unfortunately, very cheap wine is rarely good.

Wines KVKZ "Bakhchisaray"

Crimean wine and cognac factory "Bakhchisaray" is one of the largest and oldest wineries in Crimea. It has existed since 1963, and the traditions of Bakhchisarai winemaking themselves are centuries old! Back in the 6th-14th centuries AD, wines were already successfully produced here and even traded with Europe, where Crimean wines were valued for their original aromas and tastes. Now in Bakhchisarai there is a full-cycle enterprise, a unique winery with European equipment and the highest quality standards.

Bakhchisaray owns its own vineyards and new varieties are constantly planted, so there is no risk of encountering an imported bulk, low-quality wine materials or fakes.

The plant "Bakhchisaray" produces:

• six lines of first-class wines;
• four lines of cognac;
• natural apple ciders;
• original balms on Crimean herbs and aromatic plants.

The wines of the trade mark "Bakhchisaray" are represented by the "Crimean" and "Southern" series, a series of light wines and ports, as well as an elite author's collection. There is also a more affordable, but no less high-quality trademark "Legends of Ai-Petri". These are democratic wines from a blend of European grape varieties and cognacs.

1. The Crimean line reflects terrarar well - these are dry, semi-dry and semi-sweet red and white wines from European and autochthonous grape varieties.
2. Southern wines are represented by assemblages that perfectly reflect the Crimean flavor and perfectly match the local cuisine.
3. In the light series you will find semi-sweet varietal and blended wines with a low level of alcohol - light and drinkable.
4. The author's line is noble wine drinks, unlike other wines of the peninsula. Fortified and sweet, semi-sweet and dry, red, white and pink - you will remember them not only for their interesting names ("Khan's Palace", "Moonlight Sonata", "Janike" and so on), but also for their bright tastes and rich aromas.
5. Port wines are made here in red and white, using the classic port wine technology. These are elite drinks, delicate and balanced.

Separately, we highlight the fact that some wines are presented not only in classic bottles, but also in a volume of 375 ml, as well as in Bag in Box containers of 10 liters. All the same level of quality, but in a volume convenient for you to choose from!

Of course, you can't try Bakhchisaray wines, missing the opportunity to appreciate local cognacs, as well as refreshing cider and invigorating balm.

The best wines of Crimea

The wines of "Bakhchisaray" can be safely recommended to friends to also take home as a fragrant Crimean souvenir. But of course, these are not the only quality products on the peninsula. If you want something authentic and different from the usual wines, but take a closer look at the Crimean autochthonous varieties, the main value of local winemakers.

Originally Crimean native varieties are often found here and they grow only here. Nowadays, experts count more than 70 of them. Of course, you will not find good wine from all of them, but some are definitely worth trying. If we were already talking about the Bakhchisaray KVKZ, then Bastardo Magarachsky is successfully cultivated here and original wines are made from it.

When choosing Crimean wines, you can always focus on older wineries that have earned a reputation, experience, and consumer confidence.

Their list is familiar to many:

• "Magarach"
• "Massandra"
• "Bakhchisaray"
• "Golden beam"
• "Koktebel"
• "New World"
• "Sunny Valley"

In their assortment you can always find something to your taste. Many wineries conduct tours and tastings, so you can see everything with your own eyes, and make sure of the quality, and try something new.

What wines should you definitely try in Crimea? One of the most popular has long been called "The Seventh Heaven of Prince Golitsyn" from "Massandra". This white dessert wine has been produced since 1880, and it contains interesting varieties - two types of Muscat and Kokur. A honeyed and interesting wine with a rich history.

Many have heard about the Black Doctor wine, which has been made here since 1933 from the local grape of the same name. The name is associated with an interesting story about a French doctor who practiced wine therapy in the fight against cholera. This wine is somewhat reminiscent of port wine, but with a truly Crimean aftertaste!

I must say that in recent years, many new brands, manufacturers, brands have appeared in Crimea. It is not easy to sort through them, but some young wineries deserve no less attention than factories with history. For example, the first wines from the young estate of Alma Valley appeared only in 2015, but they have already been titled and awarded high awards at many world exhibitions and competitions.

In any case, you can choose your ideal Crimean wine only by trial, and we want you to avoid mistakes! May all your enogastronomic experiments be successful, and Crimean wines become your favorite drinks in your home wine cellar!