Wine "The Legend of the Crimea" - one of the most famousdrinks of this wine peninsula. Crimea has always been famous for its amazing and diverse nature, thanks to which and managed to create delicious wine drinks. After all, Crimea is inseparable from grapes. For many centuries on this earth, they made nothing like drinks that had and have fans all over the world.
Secret of the Crimean wine
The wine "Crimean Legend" can rightly be attributed tobeverages that carry a certain mystery. The fact is that initially Crimean soils are considered areas of risky farming. The fact that there will grow grapes, and besides high-quality, it was a big question.
In addition, no wine-growing region ishas experienced so many catastrophes and cataclysms as the Crimea. These lands suffered earthquakes, raids of enemies, wars, as well as a large number of other misfortunes, which caused enormous damage to all winemaking and viticulture.
Therefore, it's amazing how after each similar scrape the Crimean wine revived, like a phoenix bird from the ashes. The wine "The Legend of the Crimea" is a vivid confirmation of this.
Creation of a unique wine
The wine to which this article is devoted is goodknow the connoisseurs of good drinks. It should be noted that the Crimean region has been famous for its strong and dessert wines from vineyards growing along the entire southern coast of the peninsula for several centuries.
Recently, the tastes of the audience have changed somewhat. The Crimean winemakers also reacted to this. Today, light table wines are appreciated. This is exactly what wine is made "Crimean Legend".
In the domestic wine world, the company "Legend"Crimea "is well known as one of the leading importers of wine to Russia, the countries of Europe and the New World.In 2005, a whole batch of dry and semi-sweet wines was produced under the brand, which was produced by numerous partner enterprises.
Since 2010, the cultivation of its ownvineyards, as well as the construction of a modern winery, where it is planned to arrange the processing of grapes and the mass production of sparkling wine.
The ultimate goal of the company is to establish productionWine from raw materials, obtained exclusively on their own vineyards. In production, only technologies that meet world standards of quality, the most modern equipment are used. All this leads to an economic production efficiency, making wine as accessible to the consumer as possible.
Brand development
White wine "Legend of the Crimea" began to actively go outto the Russian and foreign markets since 1993. It was then that the same company was formed. Stable wine import beyond the peninsula managed to be established very quickly - by 1994.
In 2005, quiet wines came out to the market, and in 2011 sparkling wines of this brand appeared on the shelves of Russian and Ukrainian shops.
Since 2012 there is a mass landinghigh-quality vineyards. In 2013, a line for the production of cognac from its own raw materials, as well as dessert wines, was opened. In 2014, the owners of the company began to build their own factory. A year later, the first stage was put into operation. By 2017, the total area of the vineyards has reached one thousand hectares. By the next year, it is planned to launch the second phase of the modern winery.
Own vineyards
Now it is more detailed about the vineyards on which the raw materials for the brand "Legend of the Crimea" are grown. The place was very successful. This is not surprising, they chose it long and carefully.
We started with 70 hectares of land, located between Evpatoria and Sevastopol. The choice was made not by chance, just at the same latitude are the world famous French vineyards.
In the first season, eleven experimental varieties were planted, and well-known and loved "pinot noir", "cabernet-sauvignon", "sauvignon blanc".
By 2013, the area of vineyards reached almost140 hectares. To varieties added "Muscat", "Merlot" and "Chardonnay". The company plans to achieve a mark of 1350 hectares by 2020, among which there will be unique Crimean grape varieties, for example, "Ekim kara", "white kokur", "kefesiya".
Sparkling wine
Sparkling wine "The Legend of the Crimea", by reviewsconsumers, is one of the most successful products of this company. This is facilitated by the soil on which the corresponding grapes grow. These are mountain slopes, which are constantly flowing with the streams of fresh sea breezes. It is in these places near Sevastopol that vineyards are cultivated for sparkling wines. Quality wine of this place for many years even carried the unofficial nickname "Ukrainian Champagne".
Production "Legend of the Crimea", whichspecializes in the production of sparkling wines, is located in the area of Balaklava. This is an old factory, which appeared in 1889. A full-cycle enterprise, which uses modern technologies for the production of all your favorite champagne.
Among the sparkling varieties there is a unique zest.It is a sweet muscat pink wine. It is obtained from fairly rare varieties, which are called "pink muscat" and "Hamburg Muscat". Also in the product line: white brut, semi-dry and semisweet, red semisweet, and also muscat white sweet.
Merlot
The wine "The Legend of the Crimea" was popular amongconnoisseurs of Crimean wines. It has a rich bright ruby color. In its aroma, it is easy to guess the notes of blueberries and cherries. The drink has a full and very harmonious taste, which is distinguished by the freshness and mild tartness of the wine. This wine is recommended to serve to meat hot dishes, as well as to cheeses.
About the wine "Legend of the Crimea" in the reviews noted thatit is bottled directly in the Crimea, in the city of Evpatoria. It is important that it leaves a pleasant aftertaste. The share of alcohol is very standard - 10-12 degrees.
The wine is made of red "Merlot".It has an excellent and rich bouquet. In comments, those who have already tried it, note that it is guaranteed to like connoisseurs of semi-sweet red wines. You should definitely try it. In addition, the prices for this wine are very democratic.
Cabernet
The wine "Legend of the Crimea" cabernet is made from a special grape variety "Cabernet Sauvignon". It is grown on the Kachin and Sevastopol valleys of the Crimea.
The wine has a rich dark ruby color.It has a tart aroma of black currant and cherry. This sort of wine is usually served at an optimum temperature of 14-16 degrees. Best suited to game and classic meat dishes.
In the aroma of wine there are berry-fruit notes, as well as the taste of dried fruits and raisins. In the aftertaste feels an unexpected and pleasant bitterness.
Wine "Legend of the Crimea" red semisweet
Table red semisweet wine of this brand is one of the most loved and popular.
The most important advantage that is noted inreviews almost all who have already tried the wine "Legend of the Crimea", this is a very low price with high and decent quality. The case when for a relatively small amount of money you can try a really good drink.
The smell is unobtrusive and very pleasant, coming to dinner optimally. The taste is somewhat tart, but still pleasant.
Cognac "The Legend of the Crimea"
Not only wine, but also cognac is famous for the company"The Legend of the Crimea". Creating this drink, the authors were guided by the famous legend about the blacksmith Constantine. Together with his sons, he managed to save an entire village from the invasion of foreigners. She was at the foot of Mount Kastel in the Crimea. Most of all in the area she was known for her excellent vineyards.
Stories about these vineyards are back to the XIII century, when the legends of succulent vines bypassed the entire peninsula.
Currently, next to this mountain is thethe modern city of Alushta. Next to it - the wine factory "Magliv", equipped with the latest technology. The plant begins its history in the XIX century, when winemaking and viticulture began to develop actively in these places.
It was here that the cognac "Crimean Legend" was created.unique raw materials. For cognac spirits, grapes are always carefully selected, and distillation is performed on the most modern equipment, which is now only available to wine producers. Drink is insisted in barrels of limousine oak. All this gives the cognac a rich taste.
Especially noteworthy are the alcohols thatused in the production of cognac. They are blended with unique cognac spirits, which are made in the village, where the same Konstantin-smith comes from.
It is believed that this rare ingredient creates a drink that warms the body and soul from ancient times.
