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

One can easily imagine 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 us remember that in ancient times winemaking became a real art. The population's affection for wine increased every day, and winemaking developed and opened up new opportunities for the use of raw materials.

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

The Genoese already by the 14th century. possessed all the lands of Crimea, including Sudak and Balaklava. Thanks to foreigners, local residents received one of 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-making center that conducts successful trade with all nearby areas, including Russia.
A hundred years later, Crimea is conquered by the Turks, after which winemaking is tested Hard times. Vineyards were destroyed and thousands of men and women died in wars. Art had to be restored again, like the culture of the entire people.

In the 19th century, winemaking was resurrected again. Main actor Count Vorontsov becomes Count Vorontsov, who begins to actively plant vineyards on his estates in Crimea. Products made in its outskirts bore a special label “Aged in Vorontsov’s cellars.” Grappa made from grape pomace was sold under the guise of vodka and was called “Vorontsov Starka”.
By the middle of the century, there were up to 400 vineyards in Crimea. The area of ​​the planted territory was 3.5 thousand hectares.

By the 20th century, production increased, and exhibitions in Italy, France and Belgium were filled with samples of Crimean wines. 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 professionals in their field began to actively disseminate 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 wine connoisseurs, as they have extraordinary characteristics that are highly appreciated by both sophisticated wine 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. This depends on the level of sugar contained in the grape juice.

By the way, wines are also divided into:
red(obtained by fermenting juice and pulp, due to which coloring substances remain in the wine);
pink(during production, the fermentation holding time is limited, and the wort is processed as for white wine);
white(made from purified grape juice, which is why aromatic and tannin substances give the wine a rich bouquet).

Dessert wines

Produced from grapes with a high degree of sugar content. For this purpose, the berries are picked 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 divides the wines into:
Semi-sweet- 5-12% sugar and 14-16% alcohol;
Sweet-14-20% sugar and 15-17% alcohol.

Liquor wines

Liqueur 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.

Strong wines

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

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Flavored wines

Flavored wines are made by mixing base grape material and alcoholic extracts of plant ingredients. Often, the bouquet of flavored wines includes sage, thyme, mint, cinnamon, wormwood and other natural flavors. The flavor profiles take on broad floral, citrus, resinous and nutmeg flavors. The main properties of the product are acquired thanks to essential oils, which are included in the composition of a particular flavoring. The taste of the wine is usually with noticeable bitterness and spice. The color depends on the type of flavoring and can be either golden or bright red.

Sparkling wine

The technology for producing sparkling wines is such that the drink is saturated with carbon dioxide, due to which it becomes effervescent. Dioxide mimics natural fermentation mechanisms. 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. It should not be confused with sparkling wine, in other words, a carbonated drink made using artificially introduced carbon dioxide.

Main producers of Crimean wines:

Koktebel

This brand of Crimean wine is the most common. It is distinguished from other enterprises by its high level of quality and individuality. The wines of the Koktebel plant have no equal in aroma, color and taste. It was formed in 1944. Features are determined by 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 near Kara-Dag. Local residents are accustomed to calling the village “The Country 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 individual taste and flavor bouquet.

Best wines factory - "Pino Gris", "Old Nectar", cognacs - "Koktebel", "Kutuzov".

Magarach

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

The best wines avoda - “Ruby Magarach”, “Bastardo”, “White Muscat”, “Pink Muscat”, “Magarach No. 25”, “Pinot Gris Magarach”.

Inkerman

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

The best varieties Inkerman plant - almost all table wines.

Sevastopol Winery

Founded in 1936, the plant produces sparkling wines. They work here using technology developed by Lev Golitsyn himself. Factory workers try to keep the details of the production of such wines secret. Muscat sparkling wine was awarded the Grand Prix Cup in Montreal in 1965. IN total The plant's products have in its arsenal more than 20 valuable medals for amazing taste qualities. They are very popular in many EU countries.

The best brands- “Muscat sparkling wine”, “Sevastopol sparkling wine”.

New World

The Novy Svet plant has a centuries-old history, which confirms its right to be called one of the best manufacturers 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 They organize 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 emperor's tables Russian Empire and was always in honor of all the nobility of the 19th century. In modern times, namely in 2008, this enterprise was awarded an award from the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine for outstanding success in preserving traditions and developing winemaking in Crimea.

The best brands plant - “Chardonnay”, “Pinot noir”, “Aligote”, “Cabernet Sauvignon”.

Massandra

Perhaps the most favorite wines of both connoisseurs and ordinary people belong to the Massandra plant. 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 tests, the famous white nutmeg received the main prize several times.
The excellent products of Massanda are savored, enjoying the delightful bouquet of southern herbs and the tart character of the coastal lands. The plant creates special storage facilities - enotecas, which can boast of wines dating back up to 200 years.

Best wines plant - “I-Serez”, “Pino-Gris”, “Sherry”, “Kokur”, “Pink Muscat Massandra”, “Bastardo”, “Aligote”.

Wine drinking culture 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.

Wine drinking culture includes several rules:

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

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

You should drink wine slowly, in small sips, enjoying the range of flavor properties of the drink;

Wine should be stored at a temperature of 12 degrees;

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

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

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Remember that the pleasure of drinking wine is a special kind of pleasure. Immersed in history and wine culture 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.

Aligote "Golden Beam"
Prepared from the Aligote grape variety grown in the Balaklava region. The moderately warm, semi-humid climate and proximity to the sea make this area one of the best for the production of fine table wines.
The color of the wine is light golden. The bouquet and taste show a subtle varietal shade, a slight spicy bitterness and a light caramel tone. The taste is delicate, full, harmonious, with pleasant freshness.
Aging 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 thin, delicate, with floral tones. The taste has a spicy bitterness with pleasant freshness.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 10 - 12 vol.%, acidity 6 - 8 g/l.

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 Crimea.
The wine has a straw-greenish color. The bouquet is clearly varietal and resinous. The taste is light, harmonious, fresh, but at the same time quite abstract and moderately full.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 10 - 12 vol.%, acidity 6 - 8 g/l.

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

Silvaner "Feodosia"
It is prepared from the Silvaner grape variety, grown on the hillsides in the Feodosia region.
The color of the wine is light golden. The bouquet is characteristic of the variety. The taste is quite full with pleasant freshness.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 10 - 12 vol.%, acidity 6 - 8 g/l.

Rkatsiteli "Inkerman"
Prepared from the Rkatsiteli grape variety grown in the Sevastopol zone.
The wine has a light golden color and is distinguished by its freshness and bouquet characteristic of the Rkatsiteli variety.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 10 - 13 vol.%, acidity 6 - 8 g/l.

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

Table red "Ruby Magaracha"
Made from Ruby Magaracha grapes with the addition of up to 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and Saperavi grapes. The grapes for wine are grown in the Piedgorny experimental farm of the Institute of Viticulture and Winemaking of Magarach in Crimea.
The color of the wine ranges from ruby ​​to dark ruby.
Aging period: 3 years. Produced since 1968
Wine strength 12 vol.%, sugar content no more than 0.3%.

White Muscat "Yuzhnoberezhny"
This wine is made from the white Muscat 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.
Aging period: 2 years.

White dessert muscat [ ! ]
It is prepared from the white Muscat grape variety, 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.
Aging period: 2 years.

White Muscat "Castel" [ ! ] [ To ]
The unique liqueur wine was prepared 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. The wine delights with its quality and uniqueness.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 13 vol.%, sugar 23%.

White Muscat "Livadia" [ ! ]
This unique liqueur wine is made from the Muscat white grape variety, grown on the southern coast of Crimea at the Livadia state farm.
The finished wine resembles amber in color. The bouquet contains subtle honey tones of alpine meadows. The buttery taste and amazing harmony of the wine bring special pleasure.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 13 vol.%, sugar 27%.

Muscat white Red Stone [ ! ]
The pride of domestic winemaking is prepared from the white Muscat grape variety grown on the Gurzuf state farm; The label is decorated with the highest awards in the world.
The color of the wine is light amber-golden. The bouquet has a pronounced muscat aroma with very noticeable citron tones. The original bouquet and special tenderness of taste make this wine unique.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 13 vol.%, sugar 23%.

White Muscat "Magarach" [ ! ]
It is prepared from the white Muscat grape variety, grown on the southern coast of Crimea at the Magarach Institute.
The color of the wine is light amber with a golden tint. The wine is characterized by a strong and at the same time subtle muscat aroma with citron tones. The taste has a pronounced liqueur character, thick, extractive, oily.

Wine strength 13 - 14 vol.%, sugar 25% and higher.

White Muscat "Koktebel"
It is prepared from the white Muscat grape variety, grown in the eastern part of Crimea on the Koktebel state farm.
Pleasant golden color of the wine. The bouquet has a pronounced varietal aroma. The taste is full and harmonious.
Aging period: 2 years.

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

Pink Muscat "South Bank"
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 clearly shows a nutmeg aroma with hints of rose. The elegant structure of the bouquet gives this wine a special nobility. The taste is full and harmonious.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 16 vol.%, sugar 20%.

Muscat pink dessert [ ! ]
Prepared from the 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 the wine is harmonious, full, extractive.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 13 vol.%, sugar 23%.

Muscat pink "Magarach" [ ! ]
It is prepared from the Muscat pink grape variety on the southern coast of Crimea at the Magarach Institute.
The color of the wine ranges from dark ruby ​​to amber pink. A special feature of the aroma is the presence of tones of Kazanlak or Gallic rose. The taste is liqueur-like, full, oily, velvety.
Aging period is from 3 to 5 years.

Muscat black "Massandra" [ ! ] [ To ]
The unique liqueur wine was prepared 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 subtle scent of chamomile. The taste is bright and subtle, with a light chocolate tint.
Aging period: 2 years.

Pinot gris "South Bank"
It is prepared from the Pinot Gris grape variety grown on state farms of the Massandra association.
The color of the wine is golden, dark apricot shade is allowed. A varietal bouquet with tones of aging. The taste is full, harmonious, oily, with hints of rye crust.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 16 vol.%, sugar 20%.

Pinot gris "Karadag"
It is prepared from the Pinot Gris grape variety grown in the eastern part of 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 and harmonious.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 16 vol.%, sugar 16%.

Pinot gris "Ai-Danil" [ ! ]
This 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 unique bouquet with the aroma of the crust of a freshly baked rye loaf and a subtle hint of fragrant quince. The taste is a complete harmony of fullness and oiliness.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 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 of the color of the wine is its dark golden, sparkling tones with a pink tint. The bouquet of the wine is pleasant, strong, dessert in nature, with tones of the crust of a freshly baked rye loaf. The taste is subtle, despite the high extract and sugar content.
Aging period: 3 years.
Wine strength 13 - 14 vol.%, sugar 20%.

Tokay "Ai-Danil" [ ! ] [ To ]
A unique dessert liqueur wine was prepared 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 ranges from golden to dark amber. The bouquet is subtle, specific, stunning with its complexity and sophistication, combination of tones quince jam with a subtle smell of the crust of freshly baked bread, the subtlest tones of fragrant herbs. The taste of the wine is distinguished by harmony, special oiliness, with a pleasant aftertaste.
Aging period is 4 years.
Wine strength 13 vol.%, sugar 22-24%.

Tokay "Massandra"
High-quality dessert wine is prepared from Tokay grape varieties with the addition of Kokur and White Muscat, grown on state farms of the Massandra association.
The color of the wine ranges from golden to dark golden. The taste is full, soft, harmonious with a wonderful long pleasant aftertaste of quince and pear.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 16 vol.%, sugar 20%.

"Ai-Serez" (Kagor type)
The wine is made from Bastardo Magarachsky and Saperavi grape varieties grown in the vineyards of the Morskoy state farm of the Massandra association.
The color of the wine is from red to dark red. The bouquet is developed, original, of good composition. The taste is full, harmonious, with light tones of coffee, chocolate, cream.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 16 vol.%, sugar 16%.

Bastardo "Magarach" [ ! ]
It is prepared from the Bastardo Magarach 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, and prunes. The taste is full, soft, velvety.
Aging period: 3 years.
Wine strength 13 - 14 vol.%, sugar 20% and higher.

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 aroma of the variety. The taste is full and harmonious.
Aging period: 2 years.

Dessert kokur "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 from golden to golden. A wine with a pleasant varietal bouquet, reminiscent of quince and honey tones. The taste is full and harmonious.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 16 vol.%, sugar 16%.

Golitsyn's seventh heaven
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.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 16 vol.%, sugar 18%.

"Old Nectar"
The wine is made from the Rkatsiteli grape variety, grown in the steppe and foothills of Crimea.
The color of the wine is dark gold. The bouquet clearly shows honey tones. The taste is full and harmonious.
Aging period: 3 years.
Wine strength 16 vol.%, sugar 16%.

"Carnelian of Taurida"
The wine is prepared from the Rkatsiteli grape variety, grown in the Bakhchisarai region in the vineyards of the Vilino village of the Magarach Institute.
The color of the wine is from light golden to golden. The bouquet clearly shows floral-honey tones. The taste is harmonious, characteristic of a white dessert wine.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 16 vol.%, sugar 16%.

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

Anniversary "Magarach"
The wine is prepared from the Ruby Magarach and Bastardo Magarach grape varieties, 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 and harmonious.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 16 vol.%, sugar 16%.

"Sunny Valley" [ ! ]
It is prepared from local grape varieties Sary Pandas, Kok Sart, Sary Kabakh, Tashly, Kokur, grown on the Solnechnaya Dolina state farm in the Sudak region.
The color of the wine ranges from golden to dark amber with a pleasant soft reflection of red gold. The bouquet is very complex. It has a peach aroma, which gives way to a peculiar fruity aroma with a hint of medlar. The taste is unique - delicate with a hint of exotic fruits.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 16 vol.%, sugar 16%.

"Black Doctor" [ ! ]
The popular wine is made from local grape varieties Ekim Kara, Lapa Kara, Kefessia, grown on 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 feels massive and velvety.
Aging period: 2 years.
Wine strength 16 vol.%, sugar 16%.

"Golden Field"
The wine is made from the Alicant grape variety, grown on the Zolotoe Pole state farm in the Kirov region.
The color of the wine ranges from ruby ​​to dark ruby. During three years of aging, the wine acquires an original bouquet with light chocolate tones. The taste is pleasant, velvety.
Aging period: 3 years.
Wine strength 16 vol.%, sugar 18%.

Madera "Crimean"
It is prepared from Shabash, Sersial, Verdelho grape varieties grown in the vineyards of the Massandra association.
The color of the wine is dark amber. Madeira tones are clearly expressed in the bouquet and taste.
Aging period is 4 years.
Wine strength 19 vol.%, sugar 4%.

Sercial (Madeira type)
It is prepared from the Sercial variety with an admixture of Albillo and Verdelho on the southern coast of Crimea at the Magarach Institute.
The color of the wine is from golden to amber. A bouquet with pronounced tones of maderization and aging. The taste is subtle, harmonious, with a pleasant hint of roasted nuts, somewhat hot.
Aging period is 4 years.
Wine strength 19.5 vol.%, sugar 3 - 4%.

Madera "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 defined tones of maderization and roasted nuts. The taste is full, harmonious, with pleasant shades of roasted nuts.
Aging period is 4 years.
Wine strength 19.5 vol.%, sugar 5 - 6%.

Sherry "Crimean"
Prepared from Rkatsiteli, Kokur, Aligote, Riesling grape varieties grown in the vineyards of 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.
Aging period: 3 years.
Wine strength 19 vol.%, sugar 3%.

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

Sherry strong dry
Prepared from Tokay grape varieties Pedro, Rkatsiteli, Kokur, Silvaner, grown in the vineyards of Crimea.
The color of the wine is light golden. The bouquet expresses the type of sherry. The taste corresponds to the type with a spicy bitterness.
Aging period: 3 years.
Wine strength 19 vol.%, sugar 0.2%.

Strong sweet sherry
Prepared from Pedro, Rkatsiteli, Kokur grape varieties grown in the vineyards of Crimea.
The wine is golden to dark golden in color. The type of sherry is clearly expressed in the bouquet. The taste is full, harmonious, of good composition.
Aging period: 3 years.
Wine strength 19 vol.%, sugar 9%.

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

White port "Yuzhnoberezhny" [ ! ]
The best representative among vintage white ports. It is prepared from Aligote, Semillon, Pedro Jimenez and other grape varieties grown on the 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 harmonizes with the bouquet and leaves a lasting and pleasant aftertaste.
Aging period: 3 years.
Wine strength 18 vol.%, sugar 10%.

White port from Cabernet [ ! ] [ To ]
A unique strong vintage white wine. It was prepared from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes cultivated in the vineyards around the villages of Simeiz Massandra, Ai-Danil and the city of Alupka.
The color of honeyed amber, it has a uniquely complex bouquet with tones of subtropical fruits and a slight hint of bitter almonds. The taste is soft, oily, harmonious, with a long pleasant aftertaste.
Aging period: 3 years.
Wine strength 18 vol.%, sugar 8%.

White port "Golden fortune of Arhaderesse"
It is prepared from the grape varieties Kokur white, Rkatsiteli, indigenous varieties Sary Pandas, Kok Pandas, Soldaya, Solnechnodolinsky, Kapselsky white and others, grown on the Solnechnaya Dolina state farm.
The color of the wine ranges from light golden to dark golden. The bouquet is full, soft, harmonious, spicy-honey with a slight tartness. Pronounced spicy honey tones are combined with the smell of bread crust and cocoa tones. Indigenous varieties give the wine shades of oriental exotic fruits, while European varieties emphasize grace and harmony. The taste is full, harmonious, soft, with a persistent aftertaste.
Aging period: 3 years.

White port "Magarach"
It is prepared from Rkatsiteli, Aligote grape varieties and a mixture of European varieties growing in the Bakhchisarai and Dzhankoy regions.
The color of the wine is from light golden to amber. The bouquet is typical of white port with fruity tones. The taste is full, harmonious, with a pleasant aftertaste.
Aging period: 3 years.

Red port "Crimean"
Prepared from red European grape varieties grown in Crimea.
The color of the wine is garnet-ruby. The bouquet has well-pronounced fruit tones. Full, harmonious taste, characteristic of red wines.
Aging period: 3 years.
Wine strength 17.5 vol.%, sugar 10%.

Red port "Massandra" [ ! ]
It is prepared from the Mourvèdre grape variety with the addition of high-quality red varieties Cabernet and Malbec, cultivated on the southern coast of Crimea.
The color of the wine ranges from ruby ​​to garnet. The bouquet clearly expresses the specific tones of the Mourvèdre variety. The taste is masculine, full, harmonious.
Aging period: 3 years.
Wine strength 18.5 vol.%, sugar 6%.

Red port "Yuzhnoberezhny" [ ! ]
Prepared from Morastel, Saperavi, Cabernet grape varieties cultivated on the southern coast of Crimea.
The color of the wine is ruby ​​with a garnet tint. A well-formed bouquet with spicy and fruity tones. The taste is full and velvety, so characteristic of classic ports.
Aging period: 3 years.
Wine strength 18 vol.%, sugar 11%.

Red port "Black Colonel"
Prepared from indigenous grape varieties: Dzhavat Kara, Ekim Kara, Kefessia, grown on the state farm "Solnechnaya Dolina". The name of the wine comes from the Javat Kara variety, which translated 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.
Aging period: 3 years.
Strength 17.5 vol.%, sugar 11%.

Red port "Livadia" [ ! ]
This unique wine is made from the Cabernet Sauvignon variety grown on the southern coast of Crimea.
The wine captivates with its lively, dark garnet color. The bouquet contains a delicate aroma of cherry pits and a pronounced morocco tone. The taste is amazingly full and silky tender.
Aging period: 3 years.
Wine strength 18.5 vol.%, sugar 8%.

Red port "Magarach" [ ! ]
It is prepared from the Bastardo, Rubinovoye Magaracha, Merlot, Mourvèdre grape varieties grown in the grape zones of Bakhchisaray and Dzhankoy.
The color of the wine is dark red with a garnet tint. The bouquet has pronounced fruit tones with a cherry tint. The taste is full and harmonious.
Aging period: 3 years.
Wine strength 17 vol.%, sugar 6%.

Crimean wine has become not just synonymous with high quality. In fact, the result of observing centuries-old winemaking traditions and products coming from the peninsula have become a kind of “special caste” - elite alcohol. Even the most affordable products, for example, from Massandra vineyards, already have a quality guarantee.

The mark “made in Crimea” can be called the key to the successful sale of alcohol, since the peninsula seems to have been created for the ripening of grapes and the creation of distilleries. The caressing sun, mild climate and the proximity of the black soil to dry air saturated with Black Sea salt make it possible to grow almost any variety, from tart Merlot to sweet Cabernet. Crimean wine is extremely popular and competes equally with French wines.

"Vinland" near the Black Sea

Nobody knows exactly how much ancient history at the art of winemaking in Crimea. It is known that, to one degree or another, the science of distillate synthesis has been used by the population of the peninsula over the past 2 thousand years. During the period of the seizure of Crimea by the Ottoman Empire, with the subsequent ban on alcohol on religious grounds, Crimean wine was banned. However, already under the Russian Empire, its production acquired an unprecedented scale. So, for example, Prince Potemkin, who made a very significant contribution to the development of the southern provinces and the peninsula, ordered over 2/3 of the piedmont areas to be planted with vineyards. They will become the basis of distilleries, and later industrial plants, including the world-famous Massandra.

Extracts from the history of the art of winemaking

The true history of the formation of winemaking in the Crimea is a topic worthy, if not of scientific research, then of expanded research work. There are several worth noting important stages in the development of this art. So, for example, during the Second World War, the option of transporting wineries deep into the USSR along with industrial capacities was seriously considered. However, the idea was abandoned as unprofitable.

However, the vineyards suffered relatively modest damage both during the offensive of the German armies and during the counterattack Soviet soldiers. The Crimean wine industry was hit much harder by the Prohibition Law of 1985. At this time, the very existence of the factories was under threat.

Now winemaking in Crimea remains one of the key sectors of the economy. Albeit with a limited sales market. A real scandal caused the arrest of Crimean Massandra wines at an exhibition in Verona at the request of the Ukrainian side. The incident took place in April 2017.

Winery "Massandra"

This production can easily be called the peninsula’s calling card in the world of elite wines. The first distillery was founded in the village of the same name in 1894. In 1998, the company's wine collection was recognized as the largest in the world and included in the Guinness Book of Records.

Although the plant's main source of income is the export of alcohol with potential, the company is also engaged in the cultivation of tobacco and fruit. In 2009, the enterprise's production volume for the financial year amounted to about 10 million bottles of more than 60 brands. Most of them fall into the category of fortified and aged wines with high value. However, the company also supplies the market with more affordable alcohol.

"Bastard" of French winemaking

The names of Crimean wines are largely dictated by the territory where the grapes were grown, followed by distillation and aging. But there is an exception. However, this does not apply to the two most famous Crimean wines from the Massandra brand - Sherry and Bastardo. The first wine is a strong spirit with a blend of Albillo, Verdelho and Sercial varieties, which occupy less than 0.5% of the vineyards.

Alcohol has been supplied since 1944 and is considered one of the leaders in the white table drinks segment. But “Bastardo” took a different position, namely a sweetish dessert wine. The drink has been produced since 2003, but has already earned enormous popularity in the market. A distinctive feature is notes of prunes and chocolate, as well as the extremely high sweetness of the drink (the sugar level in the berries is more than 24%, which is typical for liqueurs). As of 2017, the Massandra wine factory in Crimea occupies the position of the largest on the peninsula.

Such a wonderful "Koktebel"

"Koktebel" is the second famous factory of vintage wines and cognacs in the Crimea. It is even somewhat older than Massandra. The first distillery appeared on the territory of Koktebel in 1879. A distinctive feature of the plant is its specialization in very aged VIP alcohol. The age of some Koktebel cognacs reaches 20 years, and the raw materials are supplied exclusively from the company’s own vineyards.

Until 2012, branded stores of Crimean wines from the Koktebel brand were opened even abroad. Since most of the products were exported. Crimean wines from this plant have been awarded in more than 170 categories, including at international exhibitions by highly qualified sommeliers.

Alcohol worthy of the ancient masters

The lion's share of wines from the Koktebel brand involves a blend that includes local varieties or “immigrants” from nearby countries. We are talking about Rkatsiteli and Saperavi. It is worth noting that the first variety is widely used by other winemakers, including in the north of Crimea. But Saperavi and the strong wine obtained from it takes up only 1%, and therefore is quite rare. The production also supplies the famous white wine Chardonnay blend.

However, Koktebel itself is excellent for growing technical varieties of grapes from which cognac spirits are obtained. In addition to branded three-star cognac, Koktebel also supplies OS (XO), which is aged for up to 20 years. Reviews of Crimean wines are almost always positive, if we're talking about about an authentic drink. Productions such as Koktebel have their own quality mark on the packaging. They ask customers to carefully monitor the authenticity of the product.

Other famous factories

Winemaking is extremely widespread on the peninsula. However, there are just a few things to note largest enterprises, whose product deliveries have crossed the mark of hundreds of thousands of bottles in one cycle. The Inkerman plant, part of Inkerman International, is worth mentioning. Initially, the distillery processed only Rkatsiteli and Cabernet, after which workshops for strong drinks and dessert alcohol appeared. The famous rose wine “Heraclea”, which is actually the leader in its small segment, was first created here. "Crimean Aligote", a vintage wine, is also produced under this brand.

The Novy Svet plant, specialized in sparkling drinks, also stands out. The company produces exclusively champagne. Over its century-long history, it has managed to change its profile several times. In 1878, the foundation of the enterprise was laid by Grand Duke Golitsyn. Despite the fact that the estate was plundered between 1918 and 1920, the plant retained some production capacity and was later reconstructed. As of 2017, the brand produces about 16 types of sparkling wines, including vintage ones that have won international awards.

Blending of varieties and history of the formation of vineyards

The territory of the Crimean peninsula is ideally suited for growing grapes on an industrial scale. Traditionally, local enterprises rely primarily on raw materials directly from Crimea. The lion's share of sweet and semi-sweet varieties is concentrated in the south of the peninsula, while strong, white analogues are grown in the center and foothills.

The composition of the soil is excellent for the rapid ripening of grapes, and the mild climate with dry air contributes to the natural protection of fruits from pests and various diseases. Crimean wines (red wine) are made from Merlot, which is also located in the plains. But the famous Chardonnay feels impressive in the north.

Most common grape varieties

The famous “Georgian” Rkatsiteli remains the basis of the Crimean vineyards to this day. This variety occupies more than 43% of the territory. Productivity on the peninsula is rated as high. Despite the average ripening period, the ecosystem contributes to an increase in sucrose and glucose in the fruits, which allows the use of Rkatsiteli at an earlier stage of ripening. Serves as the basis for a blend of dessert, table, strong, vintage dry wines.

Combines with Cabernet in Crimean wines, emphasizing the large-scale bouquet of the latter. Rkatsiteli competes with Aligote. Serves as the basis for blends for vintage white wines “Massandra” and “Koktebel”. Quite capricious, but still has taken root on 14% of the vineyard area of ​​the peninsula.

Sauvignon and Cabernet occupy an average of 5% each and are also included in the blend of vintage drinks. But the famous Merlot is used by only a few enterprises. It covers just over 2% of the territory.

Red Saperavi has found distribution under the Massandra brand. It can often be found in the brand's vineyards. It is noteworthy that on the territory of Crimea there are many varieties of “homegrown” grapes or so-called bastards from the main blend characteristic of the French appellation. They occupy over 10% of the territory and, one way or another, are involved in the production of most branded drinks. In addition, home winemaking is very common in Crimea, so to one degree or another, each farm has its own vineyards.

You should know their names

A number of the most famous wines of Crimea are named after the varieties that served as the basis for the drink. So, for example, the famous white varieties and alcohol made from them include: Chardonnay, Aligote, Rkatsiteli and Sauvignon.

Connoisseurs also note the taste of Kokura and Riesling. Crimean wines (red wines) are also rich in various types of Cabernet, Saperavi and Merlot. Among the dessert dishes, it is worth highlighting “Sunny Valley”, “Bastardo” and “Carnelian of Tavrida”.

Among the sparkling wines, the most popular are “Sevastopol”, which were served to the table of the party elite even during the existence of the USSR. Among the newcomers with potential, it is worth highlighting the Crimean wine Agora, the blend of which is based on the same Saperavi.

Flavor palette and external characteristics

The taste palette of Crimean wine, according to reviews, is incredibly broad in terms of accents and aftertaste. Each connoisseur will be able to choose his own drink: delicate or tart, bitter or sickly sweet. Each variety has its own characteristics. Generally speaking, southern vineyards are characterized by a piquant bitterness with a bright caramel aftertaste. For example, Aligote, a white variety, has such an accent - floral taste and caramel. But Rkatsiteli is more temperamental, with a strong, pronounced varietal accent in taste. There is a pattern here. The further north the vineyards are, the more pronounced their sourness is and the emphasis is on the taste of the fruit.

White varieties differ in color palette from soft yellow to straw shade and even golden honey. Dark ruby ​​Chardonnay, in turn, is distinguished by its strength and full bouquet with an emphasis on fruity notes. The same is typical for “Saperavi”, the properties of which are closely related to the pomegranate drink, including the characteristic sweetness in the aftertaste.

Crimean wines are extremely diverse in terms of taste palette and have their own character. Drinks made from varieties that were bred through selection have absorbed an extensive floral bouquet characteristic of the foothills and some southern territories of the peninsula. Not all red varieties acquire the characteristic morocco shade. Therefore, you should choose carefully.

Geopolitics and the current state of enterprises

The administration of the peninsula states that the geopolitical situation on the peninsula should not affect the position of enterprises producing alcohol and fine wines. The incident with the seizure of an entire batch of products in April 2017 is a clear demonstration of a kind of embargo on the supply of wines from Crimea.

Nevertheless, the factories continue to function, and the management often declares their distance from political squabbles and their desire to engage exclusively in the art of winemaking. Ultimately, the peninsula has been supplying wine in large quantities for several centuries, and the current situation in the industry threatens to reduce employment levels and the pace of development.

Wines of Crimea are bright representative that category of products that has long outgrown a certain connection to an enterprise or brand. Geolocation of alcohol has become a calling card and a guarantee of its quality. Many sommeliers recognize the status of vintage wines of Crimea, which in itself serves as recognition of the quality of products from the peninsula.

We can only hope that the current situation with the supply of alcohol from Crimea will be resolved in favor of one “player” - the wine industry itself, which has become traditional for the residents. Otherwise, the world risks losing the best wines of Crimea with their own character and bright personality.

A well-known French variety, plantings of which are cultivated throughout the middle and southern zones viticulture of the CIS countries. A mid-late ripening variety. Cabernet Sauvignon has great ecological and geographical flexibility: it produces high-quality wines almost everywhere, 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 quickly pressed, especially using the champagne method (in whole bunches), almost uncolored champagne wine materials are obtained with a slight pink tint, which decreases with aging. Their quality is so high that they can be the basis for creating a vintage light table wine. The best Bordeaux-type Cabernet wines are produced in the Medoc, Graves and Saint-Emilion (France). They are distinguished by their nobility, subtlety and tenderness of taste, and the exceptional beauty of the bouquet. Cabernet Sauvignon produces a wine that is well-formed and robust. Despite its thinness, it is quite full, although not excessively, and has a persistent and rather intense color. The bouquet and taste of the wine has a specific feature - the smell of nightshade or morocco (leather). This bouquet is felt more strongly in young wine. As the wine matures, the specific bouquet of the variety changes and becomes refined. In creating the bouquet of ripe Cabernet, substances extracted from the skins of the grapes play a big role, since white wine from Cabernet has a completely different bouquet. Cabernet wine matures rather slowly and is somewhat rough when young. It reaches its maximum development of organoleptic properties after 8-10 years. From Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, the Abrau-Durso estate produces red table wine Cabernet Abrau. When young, it has a dark red color with a violet tint, which, as it ages, turns into garnet, with bulbous tones. In taste it has a slight tartness and harmonious acidity. The aroma in the young wine is nightshade, which then turns into a subtle 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 the smell of violets during aging. In the Krasnodar region, Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are also used to produce red table wine Cabernet Myskhako. The wine has an intense color, a characteristic dark ruby ​​color with a sparkle, full, velvety, soft, with a pleasant harmonizing acidity. Red dessert vintage wine Black Eyes is produced from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the Gelendzhik region of the Krasnodar Territory. The wine has an intense dark red color; it is quite extractive, velvety, with light chocolate tones in the taste. 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 the champagne.

Solnechnaya Dolina (Sunny Valley)

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

Pinot Gris Ai-Danil (Massandra)

High-quality vintage dessert liqueur white wine, produced only at the enterprises of the Massandra association, located on the southern coast of Crimea from gray Pinot grapes. The smoky gray bunches of Pinot Gris accumulate more than 30% sugar and produce the most delicate dessert wine. The amazing color of the wine - dark amber with a pinkish-golden sheen, a unique bouquet with the aroma of the crust of freshly baked rye bread and a subtle hint of fragrant quince, captivates the taste of connoisseurs of fine wines. In the wine, the fullness of taste and its special oiliness merge into a single harmony. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Wine conditions: 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/cc. 7 gold and 3 silver medals were awarded at international wine competitions. At the competition "Crimea-Wine 95" it was awarded a gold medal and a 1st degree diploma. The wine has been produced since 1888. When tested by a tasting commission on April 7, 1993, the highest rating among samples of this wine different years received wine from the 1938 harvest.

Meganom Dry White (Sunny Valley)

Natural dry white grape wine. Conditions: alcohol - 9–12% vol., titratable acids - 3.0–8.0 g/l. Color: light straw with greenish nuances. Bouquet: harmonious, pronounced, with tones of white fruit. Taste: soft, round, with harmonious acidity, slight bitterness in the aftertaste. Varietal composition: Aligote, Gars Levelu, Furmint and mixtures of other white varieties.

Meganom Dry Red (Sunny Valley)

Natural dry red grape wine. 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 long, spicy aftertaste. Varietal composition: Bastardo Magarach, Pinot black.

Meganom Vintage Dry Red (Sunny Valley)

Natural vintage dry red grape wine. 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 hint of plum jam, a note of oak wood and nuances of licorice. Taste: balanced, full, extractive, with softened tannins. Varietal composition: Magarach Bastardo and Black Pinot.

Tokay South Bank (Massandra)

High-quality vintage white dessert wine, produced only by the enterprises of the Massandra association, located on the southern coast of Crimea, from Tokay grape varieties: Furmint and Gars Levelu. These Hungarian varieties long ago found a second home on the southern coast of Crimea and showed themselves very well in Crimean wine. Grapes are harvested for processing when the sugar content is at least 26%. Tokaj South Coast wine is different beautiful color: golden to amber. The bouquet is extremely complex, subtle, specific, with tones of crust of fresh baked rye bread and quince tones. The taste is full, oily, harmonious. Wine carries the sun. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Wine conditions: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 16.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 200 g/100 cc. Mass concentration of titratable acids: 4-7 g/cc. At International competitions, the wine was awarded 13 gold and 3 silver medals. At the competition "Crimea-Wine 95" it was awarded a gold medal and a 1st degree diploma. The wine has been produced since 1944. It was first produced 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 Tokai was prepared from Tokaj vines, and since 1892, dessert wine began to be prepared on the South Coast by adding alcohol to the fermenting wort. When tested by a tasting commission on August 30, 1993, this wine from the 1953 harvest received 9.78 points, and the wine from the 1973 harvest received 9.72 points.

Sauvignon Meganom (Sunny Valley)

Natural dry white grape wine. 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 fruit, harmonious. Taste: soft, balanced. Varietal composition: Green Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

White Crimean port (Sunny Valley)

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

Massandra SHERES (Massandra)

Vintage strong white wine is the best among sherry-type wines. Prepared from grape varieties: Sercial, Albillo, Verdelho. A distinctive feature of the preparation of this brand of wine is aging for a year under a film of sherry yeast. During 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 and full. The process of formation and maturation of wine lasts 4 years. Wine condition: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 19.5% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 2.5 g/100 cubic meters. cm Mass concentration of titratable acids: 5 g/cub. 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 a score of 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 tasted Massandra sherry from the harvest from 1944 to 1983. The 1944 sherry sample received the highest score - 9.9 points. The commission came to the following conclusion: “All samples of sherry tested correspond to type C good development aging by year" Until 1925, not a single barrel of Russian sherry was produced.

Black Colonel (Sun Valley)

High-quality strong wine "Black Colonel" is prepared from black indigenous varieties - Dzhevat Kara, Ekim Kara, Krona, Kefesia and high-quality black varieties of domestic selection - Bastardo Magarachsky, Ruby Magaracha, Saperavi, Odessky Black with a sugar content in the berries of at least 18 percent. The name of the wine comes from the Cevat Kara grape variety, which translated from Turkic means black colonel. Nowhere outside of the Sun Valley are such grape varieties grown, which means that such unique wines do not and cannot exist anywhere. According to the legend of the Black Doctor, well known to winemakers, the brave Colonel lived in the village of Kozy, the most picturesque corner of Eastern Crimea (Sunny Valley), and was friends with the kind and wise Doctor. But, as often happens in life, good is repaid with evil, so in the legend the Doctor saves the Colonel at the cost of his own life. People who idolized the magician doctor gave the vines from his vineyard names based on the color of the clusters: one was called Ekim Kara (Black Doctor) in memory of the doctor, the other Cevat Kara (Black Colonel), as a reminder of the tragedy that 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 produce and release this brand extends only to the Solnechnaya Dolina state farm plant. During three years of aging and storage in oak containers in ancient Golitsyn cellars, the wine turns an elegant ruby ​​color and acquires an original complex bouquet with delicate tones of milk cream and chocolate. Prunes and morocco are felt in the taste; its complete harmony is complemented by soft velvety, mulberry tones and a piquant tartness. Wine standards: 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, and has P-vitamin activity. The microelements contained in wine are catalysts and regulators of metabolism, and tannins and pectin have anti-radiation and anti-radioactive effects. The harmony of wines and dishes is certainly not easy, but it is accessible. Vintage strong wine "Black Colonel" can be used as an aperitif and served with second courses with increased extract content - barbecue, pilaf, fried game, and dishes cooked on charcoal. The basic rule must be followed: red wine with red meat. “Black Colonel” is one of those wines that, 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 mark - a gold medal at the International Tasting in Yalta.

Golden Fortune of Arhaderesse (Sun Valley)

Vintage strong white wine. Aging period - 3 years. Conditions: alcohol 17.5% vol., sugar - 10 g/100 cm3. Color: from light golden to dark golden. Bouquet: full, soft, harmonious, spicy-honey with a slight astringency. Varietal composition: indigenous varieties: Kok-Pandas, Sary-Pandas, “Solnechnodolinsky” and other white ones. Kokur white, Rkatsiteli, white mixture.

White South Coast PORT (Massandra)

The classic type of vintage strong white wine is produced only by enterprises of the Massandra association, located in the southern coast of Crimea from Cape Foros to Mount Chatyr-Dag from grape varieties: Semillon, Aligote, Pedro Crimean, Tokay and others. Grapes are harvested for processing when the sugar content is at least 22%. The wine is dark amber in color. It captivates with its fullness of taste and developed bouquet, which is dominated by fruit tones with a slight hint of almond. The mild taste harmonizes with the bouquet and leaves a long and pleasant aftertaste. The aging period in oak containers is 3 years. Wine condition: 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/cc. The high quality of the wine was awarded at International wine competitions with 3 gold and 1 silver medals. At the competition "Crimea-Wine 95" it was awarded a gold medal and a 1st degree diploma. Produced since 1944.

White Surozh PORT WINE (Massandra)

Vintage strong white wine produced from the indigenous Kokur white grape variety. The best microdistricts for the production of this wine are the valleys of the Sudak region, from where the wine received its name - “Surozh” (the ancient Russian name for the city of Sudak). The wine is golden in color and attracts connoisseurs with its stable bouquet, varietal aroma of Kokura with a Tokaji tint 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 cc Mass concentration of titratable acids: 3-7 g/cc. 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 winery in the village of Morskoye)

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

Black Doctor (Sun Valley)

This rare brand of dessert wine is made from unique grape varieties Ekim Kara, Dzhevat Kara, Kefesia, Krona and others, which make up the valuable gene pool of Crimean indigenous varieties growing only in the Sunny Valley. Indigenous varieties grow and retain their taste and medicinal properties only in this unique soil and climatic microzone, on the site of the former Doctor’s vineyards. When transferred to other places and regions, varieties can produce higher yields, but they lose these advantages. The brand of wine is named after the main grape variety used, Ekim Kara (Black Doctor). To prepare this wine, grapes of the indicated 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 a wine point in the village of Kozy (Solnechnaya Dolina), received a very high rating at an all-Union tasting in Moscow. And after A. A. Ivanov studied the native varieties of the Solar Valley, a brand of wine called “Ruby Crimean” was accepted for production. Skillful, caring winemakers carefully preserved and improved the original brand of wine, giving it in 1967 the name after the main grape variety, taking into account the effectively medicinal properties of the amazing drink. “Black Doctor” has a garnet-red color, and in the passing ray of light the glass plays like a real ruby. The bouquet of the wine is original with tones of prunes, chocolate and subtle shades of vanilla. The taste is quite full, velvety, with pronounced tones of dried pear, milk cream, morocco and Constantinople mulberry. The piquant tartness does not prevent the wine from being soft, harmonious, and coherent. There is a pleasant hint of cocoa and cream in the aftertaste. Wine standards: alcohol - 16%, sugar -16%, titratable acidity - 6 g/l. The wine is aged for two years in the classic way in oak barrels at a temperature of +13-14°C. This regime is created by the ancient Golitsin cellars "Arkhaderesse". The right to produce and release this brand of wine applies only to the Solnechnaya Dolina state farm-factory. Like many red wines, “Black Doctor” has a radioprotective effect and P-vitamin activity. Contains vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, rare organic acids and biologically active substances. Glucose and fructose are easily absorbed by the human body and provide additional energy support for the heart muscle. "Black Doctor" has a beneficial effect on the condition of blood vessels in atherosclerosis. According to the existing ancient belief, since ancient times this thick red wine from the indigenous varieties Ekim Kara, Dzhevat Kara, Kephesia and others was consumed when a person lost blood, exhaustion and loss of strength. Warriors returning from the battlefield were always given this wine! The soldiers' wounds were washed and lubricated with wine, the high bactericidal properties of which contributed to rapid healing. Tart wine with a high tannin content quickly “healed” wounds. Its effect is similar to the brilliant green with film used in medicine even today. Wine "Black Doctor" in terms of aromatic and taste qualities is on par with the best domestic and foreign samples. At various international tastings and exhibitions, the wine was awarded five gold and one silver medals. Huge many years of work and skill of winegrowers and winemakers are invested in every drop of this noble drink. "Black Doctor" is a 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 Heaven there is freedom of air and the pleasure of space, Earth unites in itself earthly charm and the desire for new ideas, the Sea - exciting, spontaneous and unpredictable, will conquer those who prefer adventure and tireless movement towards success.

Pinot Gris South Coast (Massandra)

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

Massandra MADERA (Massandra)

Vintage strong white wine. It is produced only in the Massandra economic associations from the following grape varieties: Sercial, Verdelho, Albillo, grown on well-warmed slate soils. Sercial gives Madeira power, Vardelio adds piquancy. Grapes are harvested for processing when the sugar content is at least 20%. A special feature of this wine is its 5-year aging in a sunny area in partially filled oak barrels. This creates conditions for the wine to undergo a process of maderization, which gives the wine a special pleasant bouquet and taste. “Twice born of the sun” - they call Madeira. The wine is golden to dark golden in color. Only the wine from the 1948 and 1946 vintages has a light golden color. The bouquet is developed, thin, well built. The taste is full, harmonious, burning with bright tones of roasted nuts. Wine condition: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 19.5% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 3 g/100 cubic meters. cm Mass concentration of titratable acids: 4-6 g/cubic dm At International competitions, Madera "Massandra" was awarded 5 gold and 5 silver medals for its high taste qualities. At the Crimea-Wine 95 competition it was awarded a gold medal and a 1st degree diploma. The wine has been produced since 1892. Madera Massandra, harvested in 1905, was tested by a tasting commission in 1989 and received a rating of 9.7 points, having 84 years of life behind it and being in the prime of its development. This wine was evacuated in 1941 to Tbilisi and returned to the Massandra cellars 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, rated with the highest score. Currently, the 1937 harvest is in first place, followed by 1935, 1934 and other older years; Of these, the harvests of 1915, 1908, 1906, 1905 and 1903 are especially outstanding. Wine from the 1905 vintage is rated at 10 points, and from the 1903 vintage - 10 plus. Madera 1948 turned out to be lightly built. The wines from the 1944 and 1946 harvests 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 a tasting commission. The highest score of 9.98 was given to a sample of Madeira "Massandra" from the 1937 harvest.

Malaga Massandra (Massandra)

The color is dark garnet, with a slight burnt feel. The taste has a very pleasant bready tone. The wine is thick, harmonious, with very high taste qualities. Score 10 plus. In 1914, it was the most expensive among Massandra wines.

Red Crimean PORT (Massandra)

Vintage strong red wine produced by all enterprises of the Massandra association from red grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Saperavi, Morastel, Bastardo Magarachsky, Aleatico and others. Grapes are harvested for processing when the sugar content is at least 18%. Abundance of warmth and sunlight, dry, warm autumn of Crimea make the wine bright and memorable. The bouquet is fruity, complex, ripe, the taste is full, soft, harmonious, with tones of dried fruit. The aging period in oak containers is 3 years. Wine conditions: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 17.5% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 100.0 g/100 cubic meters. cm Mass concentration of titratable acids: 3-7 g/cubic 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 Alushta state farm plant 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 (Kuznechnaya). This area is especially favorable for producing red wines. Grapes are harvested for processing at a sugar content of 18-22%. The wine is dark red in color. 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. Wine condition: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol 10-13% vol. Mass concentration of titratable acids: 4-6 g/cu. dm For its high qualities at International competitions, this wine was awarded 1 gold and 1 silver medal. At the competition "Crimea-Wine 95" he was awarded a gold medal and a first degree diploma. The wine has been produced since 1937. The wine from the 1950 harvest is rated at 9.4 points; three-year-olds are usually rated 9-9.2. French tasters eagerly compared it with their Bordeaux wines. The wine from the 1947 harvest 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 assessed by the tasting commission in 1975 - the wine was at the peak of its capabilities and received the highest score - 10.0.

White Crimean PORT (Massandra)

Vintage strong white wine. It is produced by all enterprises of the Massandra association from white grape varieties: Kokur white, Rkatsiteli, Aligote, Riesling and others. The grapes are harvested with a sugar content of at least 18%. The rocky and well-warmed soil on the eastern coast of Crimea makes the wine extractive with a subtle pleasant bouquet and harmonious taste, where fruit tones predominate. The most popular among strong vintage wines of Crimea. The aging period in oak containers is 3 years. Wine condition: 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/cc. The high quality of the wine was awarded 1 gold and 1 silver medal at International competitions. The wine has been produced since 1944.

Kagor Yuzhnoberezhny (Massandra)

High-quality vintage dessert red wine, produced only by the enterprises of the Massandra association from Saperavi grapes (an ancient Georgian variety). The grapes are harvested for processing at a sugar content of at least 24%. The wine is prepared by incomplete fermentation of pre-heated and infused wort with pulp. Color - intensely red. The bouquet is complex, varietal, with tones of cream and black currant. The taste is massive, extractive with a soft astringency, due to the presence of tannins and coloring substances. "Cahors" is popularly called "church wine". Aging period 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/cc. dm. At International competitions, this wine was awarded 4 gold and 2 silver medals The wine has been produced since 1933. When tested by a tasting commission on August 30, 1993, this wine from the 1953 harvest received a score of 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: clean with fruity and floral tones. Taste: full, harmonious, tart. Varietal composition: Odessa black, Bastardo Magarach.

Archaderesse Pink (Sunny Valley)

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

Kagor Solnechnaya Dolini (Sunny Valley)

Special dessert sweet red grape wine. Conditions: alcohol - 16% vol., titratable acids - 3.0–8.0 g/l. Color: impenetrable, dark garnet. Bouquet: harmonious, complex, with tones of black candied berries: blackberries, mulberries, chokeberry and black currant, a hint of prunes and a note of hot chocolate. Taste: full, extractive, with a taste of candied berries, a note of cherry leaf in the aftertaste. Varietal composition: Cabernet Sauvignon, Bastardo Magarachsky and a mixture of other red grape varieties.

Muscat Black Massandra (Massandra)

Produced only at the Massandra state farms. An original vintage liqueur wine produced from the valuable Muscat black grape variety (CALIABA). To prepare this wine, the grapes are kept on the bushes to allow the berries to wither and are harvested when the sugar content is at least 30%. The wine is dark ruby ​​in color with soft tints, like a precious crystal. The bouquet is complex, with piquant tones of nutmeg and prunes. The taste is bright and subtle with a light chocolate tint. The wine enchants with its velvety feel and memorable aftertaste. Aging period: 2 years in oak barrels. Wine conditions: 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/cubic dm. At international competitions the wine was awarded 3 gold and 1 silver medals. The wine has been produced since 1913.

Muscat Pink South Coast (Massandra)

Vintage dessert rose wine is produced only by enterprises of the Massandra association from grape varieties: Pink Muscat and Black Muscat, growing on warm slate soils. Grapes are harvested for processing when the sugar content is at least 26%. The wine has a rather intense, elegant pink color. The bouquet is nutmeg, with tones of Kazanlak rose. The taste is quite full and harmonious. The elegant composition of the bouquet and taste gives this wine a special nobility. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Wine conditions: 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" it was awarded a gold medal and a 1st degree diploma. The wine has been produced since 1944.

Muscat Pink Dessert (Massandra)

Vintage dessert liqueur pink wine is produced only by enterprises of the Massandra association located on the southern coast of Crimea from Muscat pink grapes. Grapes are harvested for processing at a sugar content of at least 29%. The wine is a beautiful pink color. The bouquet is bright, varietal, nutmeg, with tones of tea rose. The taste is full, oily, harmonious. The aging period in oak barrel is 2 years. Wine quality: 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 Yuzhnoberezhny (Massandra)

Vintage dessert white wine, produced only by enterprises of the Massandra association from white Muscat grapes (Frontignan Muscat, Lunel Muscat). Grapes are harvested for processing at 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. Wine conditions: 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 8 gold and 1 silver medals. At the competition "Crimea-Wine 95" it was awarded a gold medal and a 1st degree diploma. The wine has been produced since 1940. When tested by a tasting commission on November 15, 1993, this wine from the 1973 vintage received a score of 9.8 points.

Muscat White Massandra (Massandra)

Vintage dessert white wine produced by the enterprises of the Massandra association from white Muscat grapes (Frontignan Muscat, Lunel Muscat). Grapes are harvested for processing when the sugar content is at least 22%. The color of the wine ranges from light golden to dark golden. A varietal bouquet with tones of aging. The taste is quite full, harmonious, soft. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Wine conditions: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 16.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 16.0 g/100 cc. Mass concentration of titratable acids: 4-8 g/cc.dm. The wine has been produced since 1981. In 1993, the tasting commission gave this wine from the 1939 harvest the highest score among white Muscats - 10 points.

Kokur Meganom (Sunny Valley)

Natural dry white grape wine. Conditions: alcohol - 9–12% vol., titratable acids - 3.0–8.0 g/l. Color: light straw with greenish reflections. Bouquet: fresh, varietal, with tones of white fruit. Taste: balanced, soft. Varietal composition: Kokur and Green Sauvignon.

Kokur Dessert Surozh (Massandra)

Vintage white dessert wine produced by the enterprises of the Massandra association from white Kokur grapes. The name Kokur comes from vines brought from the island. Kourkyra (Corfu). Grapes are harvested for processing when the sugar content is at least 22%. In the conditions of well-warmed mountain valleys located to the south, the Kokur grape variety picks up a sufficient amount of sugar and other valuable substances to ensure the production of high-quality dessert wine. The wine of this brand is characterized by an amber-golden color, an original bouquet of Tokaj wines with floral or honey-spicy shades, sometimes melon tones, a full, soft, harmonious taste. The aging period of the wine is 2 years in oak containers. Wine conditions: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 16.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 16.0 g/100 cc Mass concentration of titratable acids: 4-7 g/cc. At international competitions, this wine was awarded 4 gold and two silver medals. The wine has been produced since 1945. When tested by a tasting commission on June 4, 1992, this wine from the 1959 vintage and the 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 white Muscat grapes with a sugar content of at least 33%. Such a high sugar content is achieved by leaving the grapes on the bushes to wither after reaching full maturity. The wine is amber-golden in color. The bouquet is bright, varietal, with a subtle honey aroma of alpine meadows. The taste is full, buttery, harmonious with a pleasant hint of raisins. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Wine conditions: 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/cubic dm. At international competitions, the wine was awarded 1 gold and 1 silver medal. The wine has been produced since 1892. Then it was called “White Dessert Muscat”. When tested by a tasting commission on November 10, 1993, this wine from 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 white Muscat grapes, which are grown on sunny plantations on the southern coast of Crimea. The wine is produced by the Gurzuf state farm plant of the Massandra association. Grapes are harvested for processing at a sugar content of at least 29%. The vines give the wine wonderful light amber colors. The delicate original bouquet is saturated with the aroma of nutmeg berries with intermediate tones of flowers, herbs of alpine meadows, tea rose, and orange peel. The light citron on the palate makes this wine unique, exquisitely delicate and noble. White Muscat from Red Stone, prepared in Massandra, is rightfully considered a masterpiece of classical winemaking. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Wine conditions: 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/cubic dm. The famous white Muscat wine from Red Stone, which is aged in the cool, mysteriously charming cellars of Massandra, was awarded 17 gold, 1 silver medals and 2 Grand Prix cups. White Muscat wine from Red Stone was awarded a gold medal and a first degree diploma at the Crimea-Wine 95 competition. The wine has been produced since 1944. When tested by a tasting commission on October 21, 1993, this wine from 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 Massandra association, located on the southern coast of Crimea, from white Muscat grapes. Grapes are harvested for processing when the sugar content is at least 29%. The color of the wine ranges from light to dark golden; when poured into a glass, it sparkles with sparkles of the sun. The bouquet is bright, nutmeg, with tones of aging. The taste is very extractive and at the same time soft, oily wine, with a varietal, pronounced muscat aroma. The aging period in oak containers is 2 years. Wine conditions: 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/cubic dm. At international competitions the wine was awarded 5 gold and 3 silver medals. The wine has been produced since 1946. It was first manufactured at the end of the 19th century under the name "Massandra No. 35".

Crimean MADERA (Massandra)

Vintage strong white wine. Produced at wineries in the southern and east coast Crimea from white grape varieties: Shabash, Sersial, Albillo and others. Grapes are harvested for processing when the sugar content is at least 16%. A special feature of the technology for preparing this wine is 4-year aging in partial 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 hot with pronounced Madeira tones and a taste of roasted nuts. After aging the wine in bottles for many years, the wine has a light cognac-vanilla tone in the bouquet, which harmonizes perfectly with the tones of maderization. Wine condition: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 19.0 vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 4 g/100 cubic meters. 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 a rating of 9.8 points to Crimean Madera from the 1953 vintage.

Aleatico Ayu-Dag (Massandra)

Vintage dessert red wine is produced only by enterprises of the Massandra association from Aleatico grapes. The grapes are harvested for processing at a sugar content of at least 24%. Wine "Aleatico AYu-Dag" - dark red in color, has absorbed the hot breath of the south, with a subtle, 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. Wine conditions: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 16.0% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 18.0 g/100 cc. Mass concentration of titratable acids: 4-7 g/cc. At International competitions, this wine was awarded 2 gold medals. At the competition "Crimea-Wine 95" it was awarded a gold medal and a first degree diploma. The wine has been produced since 1892. Then it was called “Ai-Danil - Lacrima Christi” (Tears of Christ). Emperor Nicholas II really liked this wine.

Private (Sunny Valley)

The wine is an 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 a pleasant tartness. Varietal composition: Kephesia, Pink Muscat, Bastardo Magarach.

Pinot Gris Massandra (Massandra)

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

Muscat Festival (Sunny Valley)

Ordinary sweet rose dessert 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 muscat aroma and a cetronic note. Taste: delicate, soft, harmonious. Varietal composition: Pink Muscat, White Muscat, Otonel Muscat, Amber Muscat, Hamburg Muscat.

Red South Coast PORT WINE (Massandra)

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

Red Massandra PORT WINE (Massandra)

Vintage strong red wine is produced only by the enterprises of the Massandra association, located on the southern coast of Crimea from Mourvèdre grapes with the addition of high-quality red varieties (European). Grapes are harvested for processing when the sugar content is at least 20%. The wine is intensely colored - dark red. The bouquet is developed, delicate with pronounced characteristics of the variety, valued by connoisseurs. The taste is full, harmonious, well-rounded. The aging period in oak containers is 3 years. Wine conditions: Volume fraction of ethyl alcohol: 18.5% vol. Mass concentration of sugars: 6 g/100 cc. Mass concentration of titratable acids: 3-7 g/cubic dm. At the competition "Crimea-Wine 95" he was awarded a silver medal and a 2nd degree diploma. The wine has been produced since 1894. At that time it was called "Massandra No. 81". The wine from the 1984 harvest was last tasted by the tasting commission in 1989 and received a full score of 10.0. This wine survived the evacuation to Tbilisi in 1941 and was returned to the Massandra cellars in 1945. Ratings for Red Massandra Port produced 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. Produced only in the estates of the Massandra association from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes growing on warm slate soils. The wonderful Cabernet variety gives the wine a strong bouquet. The classic wine was first prepared in 1891 in the royal cellars in Livadia. Then it was called “Livadia No. 80.” The wine captivates with its vibrant dark red color. The bouquet is bright, varietal, with subtle delicate morocco tones. The taste is harmonious, amazingly full, with a long, pleasant aftertaste. The aging period in oak containers is 3 years. Wine conditions: 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/cubic dm. The wine was awarded at international competitions with 2 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze medals. At the competition "Crimea-Wine 95" he was awarded a silver medal and a 2nd degree diploma. The wine from the 1891 vintage was last tasted by the tasting committee in 1989 and received a full score of 10.0. This wine survived the evacuation to Tbilisi in 1941 and was returned to the Massandra cellars in 1945. Ratings for red Livadium Port produced after the war: wine from the 1954 harvest - 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 from 1947, 1946, 1945 can be characterized as round.

Bastardo Massandra (Massandra)

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

Zhukovsky. Sleeping princess

Once upon a time there lived a good Tsar Matvey;
He lived with his queen
He has been in agreement for many years;
But the children are still gone.
Once the queen is in the meadow,
On the green shore
There was only one stream;
She cried bitterly.
Suddenly, she looks, a cancer is crawling towards her;
He told the queen this:
“I feel sorry for you, queen;
But forget your sadness;
This night you will carry:
You will have a daughter." –
“Thank you, good cancer;
I wasn’t expecting you at all...”
But the cancer crawled into the stream,
Without hearing her speeches.
He was, of course, a prophet;
What he said came true on time:
The queen gave birth to a daughter.
The daughter was so beautiful
No matter what a fairy tale tells,
No pen can describe it.
Here is a feast for Tsar Matthew
Noble is given to the whole world;
And it’s a merry feast
The king eleven is calling
Enchantress of the young;
There were all twelve of them;
But the twelfth one,
Lame, old, angry,
The king did not invite me to the holiday.
Why did I make such a mistake?
Our reasonable king Matvey?
It was offensive to her.
Yes, but there is a reason here:
The king has twelve dishes
Precious, gold
It was in the royal storerooms;
Lunch was prepared;
There's no twelfth
(Who stole it,
There is no way to know about this).
“What should we do here? - the king said. –
So be it!” And didn't send
He invites the old woman to a feast.
We were going to feast
Guests invited by the king;
They drank, ate, and then,
Hospitable king
Thanks for the welcome,
They began to give it to their daughter:
“You will walk in gold;
You will be a miracle of beauty;
You will be a joy to everyone
Well-behaved and quiet;
I'll give you a handsome groom
I am for you, my child;
Your life will be a joke
Between friends and family..."
In short, ten young
Enchantress, giving
So the child is vying with each other,
Left; in turn
And the last one goes;
But she also says
Before I could say anything, look!
And the uninvited one stands
Above the princess and grumbles:
“I wasn’t at the feast,
But she brought a gift:
In the sixteenth year
You will meet trouble;
At this age
Your hand is a spindle
You will scratch me, my light,
And you will die in the prime of your life!”
Having grumbled like that, immediately
The witch disappeared from sight;
But staying there
The speech finished: “I won’t give
No way to swear at her
Over my princess;
It will not be death, but sleep;
It will last three hundred years;
The appointed time will pass,
And the princess will come to life;
He will live in the world for a long time;
The grandchildren will have fun
Together with her mother, father
Until their earthly end."
The guest disappeared. The king is sad;
He doesn't eat, doesn't drink, doesn't sleep:
How to save your daughter from death?
And, to ward off trouble,
He gives this decree:
"Forbidden from us
In our kingdom to sow flax,
Spin, twist, so that it spins
There was no spirit in the houses;
So that I spin as soon as possible
Send everyone out of the kingdom."
The king, having issued such a law,
Began to drink, and eat, and sleep,
I began to live and live,
As before, without worries.
Days pass; daughter is growing up;
Bloomed like a May flower;
She's already fifteen years old...
Something, something will happen to her!
Once with my queen
The king went for a walk;
But take the princess with you
It didn't happen to them; she
Suddenly I'm bored alone
Sitting in a stuffy room
And look out the window at the light.
“Give me,” she finally said, “
I’ll look around our palace.”
She walked around the palace:
The sumptuous rooms are endless;
She admires everything;
Look, it's open
The door to peace; at rest
The staircase winds like a screw
Around the pillar; step by step
He rises up and sees - there
The old lady is sitting;
The ridge under the nose sticks out;
The old lady is spinning
And over the yarn he sings:
“Spindle, don’t be lazy;
The yarn is thin, do not tear;
Soon it will be good time
We have a welcome guest."
The expected guest entered;
The spinner silently gave
A spindle is in her hands;
She took it, and instantly it
It pricked her hand...
Everything disappeared from my eyes;
A dream comes over her;
Together with her he embraces
The entire huge royal house;
Everything calmed down;
Returning to the palace,
Her father is on the porch
He staggered and yawned,
And he fell asleep with the queen;
The whole retinue is sleeping behind them;
The royal guard stands
Under the gun in deep sleep,
And on a sleeping horse sleeps
In front of her is the cornet himself;
Motionless on the walls
Sleepy flies sit;
The dogs are sleeping at the gate;
In the stalls, heads bowed,
Lush manes drooping,
Horses don't eat food
The horses are sleeping deeply;
The cook sleeps in front of the fire;
And the fire, engulfed in sleep,
Doesn't glow, doesn't burn,
Stands like a sleepy flame;
And will not touch him,
Sleepy smoke curled up in a cloud;
And the surrounding area with the palace
All embraced dead asleep;
And the surrounding area was covered with forest;
Blackthorn fence
He surrounded the wild forest;
He blocked forever
To the royal house:
Long, long time not to be found
There's no trace there -
And trouble is approaching!
The bird won't fly there
The beast will not run close,
Even the clouds of heaven
To a dense, dark forest
There won't be a breeze.
A full century has already passed;
As if Tsar Matvey never lived -
So from people's memory
It was erased long ago;
They only knew one thing
That the house stands in the middle of the forest,
That the princess is sleeping in the house,
Why should she sleep for three hundred years?
That now there is no trace of her.
There were many brave souls
(According to the old people),
They decided to go to the forest,
To wake up the princess;
They even bet
And they walked - but back
Nobody came. Since then
In an impregnable, terrible forest
Neither old nor young
Not a foot behind the princess.
Time kept flowing and flowing;
Three hundred years have passed.
What happened? Into one
Spring day, the king's son,
Having fun catching, there
Through the valleys, across the fields
He traveled with a retinue of hunters.
He fell behind his retinue;
And suddenly the forest has one
The king's son appeared.
Bor, he sees, is dark and wild.
An old man meets him.
He spoke to the old man:
“Tell me about this forest
To me, honest old lady!
Shaking my head
The old man told everything here,
What did he hear from his grandfathers?
About the wonderful boron:
Like a rich royal house
It has been standing there for a long time,
How the princess sleeps in the house,
How wonderful her dream is,
How it lasts for three centuries,
As in a dream, the princess waits,
That a savior will come to her;
How dangerous are the paths into the forest,
How I tried to get there
Youth before the princess,
As with everyone, so and so
Happened: got caught
Into the forest, and died there.
He was a daring kid
The Tsar's son; from that fairy tale
It flared up as if from fire;
He squeezed the spurs onto his horse;
The horse pulled back from the sharp spurs
And he rushed like an arrow into the forest,
And in an instant there.
What appeared before my eyes
The king's son? Fence,
Enclosing the dark forest,
The thorns are not too thick,
But the bush is young;
The roses are shining through the bushes;
Before the knight he himself
He parted as if alive;
My knight enters the forest:
Everything is fresh and red before him;
According to young flowers
Moths dance and shine;
Light snake streams
They curl, foam, gurgle;
Birds jump and make noise
In the density of living branches;
The forest is fragrant, cool, quiet,
And nothing is scary about him.
He goes on a smooth path
An hour, another; here it is finally
There is a palace in front of him,
The building is a miracle of antiquity;
The gates are open;
He drives through the gate;
In the yard he meets
Darkness of people, and everyone is sleeping:
He sits rooted to the spot;
He walks without moving;
He stands with his mouth open,
The conversation was interrupted by sleep,
And has been silent in the mouth since then
Unfinished speech;
He, having taken a nap, once lay down
I got ready, but didn’t have time:
A magical dream took over
Before a simple dream for them;
And, motionless for three centuries,
He's not standing, he's not lying down
And, ready to fall, he sleeps.
Amazed and amazed
The king's son. He passes
Between the sleepy ones to the palace;
Approaches the porch;
Along the wide steps
Wants to go up; but there
The king lies on the steps
And he sleeps with the queen.
The way up is blocked.
"How to be? - he thought. –
Where can I get into the palace?
But I finally decided
And, making a prayer,
He stepped over the king.
He goes around the entire palace;
Everything is magnificent, but everywhere there is a dream,
Deathly silence.
Suddenly he looks: it’s open
The door to peace; at rest
The staircase winds like a screw
Around the pillar; step by step
He got up. So what's there?
His whole soul is boiling,
The princess is sleeping in front of him.
She lies like a child,
Blurred from sleep;
Her cheeks are young;
Glistens between the eyelashes
The flame of sleepy eyes;
The nights are dark and darker,
Braided
Curls with a black stripe
The brows wrapped themselves in a circle;
The chest is as white as fresh snow;
For an airy, thin waist
A light sundress is thrown;
Scarlet lips are burning;
White hands lie
On trembling breasts;
Compressed in light boots
Legs are a miracle of beauty.
Such a sight of beauty
Foggy, inflamed,
He looks motionless;
She sleeps motionless.
What will destroy the power of sleep?
Here, to delight the soul,
To quench at least a little
The greed of fiery eyes,
Kneeling down to her
He approached with his face:
Incendiary fire
Hot blushing cheeks
And the breath of the lips is drenched,
He couldn't keep his soul
And he kissed her.
She woke up instantly;
And behind her, instantly from sleep
Everything rose up:
Tsar, queen, royal house;
Again talking, shouting, fussing;
Everything is as it was; like day
It hasn't passed since I fell asleep
That entire region was submerged.
The king goes up the stairs;
Having walked, he leads
He is the queen in their peace;
There is a whole crowd of retinue behind;
The guards are knocking with their guns;
Flies fly in flocks;
The love spell dog barks;
The stable has its own oats
The good horse finishes eating;
The cook blows on the fire
And, crackling, the fire burns,
And the smoke runs like a stream;
Everything that has happened is one
An unprecedented royal son.
He's with the princess at last
Comes down from above; mother father
They started hugging them.
What's left to say?
Wedding, feast, and I was there
And he drank wine at the wedding;
Wine ran down my mustache,
No drops got into my mouth.

The poem “The Sleeping Princess” was written by V. A. Zhukovsky on August 26 – September 12, 1831 and was first published in January of the following year, in the magazine “European”. The source of the tale was literary adaptations of German and French fairy tales. A German fairy tale with a similar plot under the title “Rose Hip” was published by the Brothers Grimm (Zhukovsky made its Russian translation). The French version of the fairy tale - “The Beauty Sleeping in the Forest” - was literary processed by the French writer Charles Perrault in his famous collection “ Fairy tales" Zhukovsky combined both versions and rearranged them into trochaic tetrameter with only male paired rhymes, that is, a verse almost identical to the verse of Pushkin’s fairy tales “About Tsar Saltan”, “About the Dead Princess”, “About the Golden Cockerel”, where, however, male paired rhymes alternate with women's. Zhukovsky introduced some Russian folk features into the fairy tale.