Red Crimean Port Massandra: description of aroma and taste, reviews

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

At the mention of the phrase "red wine", the imagination immediately draws a picturesque picture: an elegant glass with a rich drink, elite cheese, a bunch of large grapes and a leisurely conversation near the fireplace. And if you remember the eternal disputes of scientists about the benefits of red wine, the thought immediately arises of replenishing your stocks with several bottles of fragrant contents.

What is the benefit of wine?

If there are any doubts about what kind of drink to choose in order to, in addition to enjoying its excellent taste, also benefit the body, then you should pay attention to some properties of red wine. First of all, it contains antioxidants that have a beneficial effect on the body. It is believed that the use of natural red wine in small quantities has a beneficial effect and slows down the aging process. Leading experts of wineries claim that it also contains flavonoids,which lead to lower levels of bad cholesterol in the blood.

Good red wine increases hemoglobin levels, relaxes the nervous system and leads to a normal heartbeat. As a result, tension is relieved, the complexion, mood and general condition of the body improve.

How to use wine to benefit?

It should be remembered that for the beneficial effect of the drink on the human body, you must:

• make sure there are no medical contraindications;
• consume a moderate amount of alcohol (no more than 50 ml per day);
• give preference only to natural wines made without the use of stabilizers, flavors, dyes and other harmful impurities.

That is, in order for wine to benefit the body, it is necessary to choose high-quality red wines made from natural grapes. A huge number of wines produced at the Crimean enterprises meet the requirements. You can try the Crimean Red Port Massandra, Cahors South Coast or Cabernet Alushta. Each drink has special properties, has its own strength, a certain sugar content, its own unique bouquet and aroma. The choice of wine variety depends solely on the preferences and tastes of the buyer, as winemakers produce drinks for almost every taste and budget.

Which kind of wine would you prefer?

Wineries offer a huge number of different types of thisdrink. At the same time, numerous grape varieties are used, a variety of containers for storing wine. It may also contain any additives (sugar, ethanol) and have different aging periods. Anyone who has ever chosen a bottle of wine knows that this drink has many varieties, each of which is characterized by a set of the following parameters:

• strength (percentage of alcohol);
• sweetness (sugar content);
• exposure (time during which the drink was in wine barrels: ordinary, vintage, collection wine);
• color (depending on the grape varieties from which the drink is made: white, red or rosé wine);
• variety (dry, semi-dry, sweet, semi-sweet, dessert, table, fortified, liquor, sparkling);
• bouquet (the smell emitted by the drink may vary depending on the variety and location of the grapes, as well as the aging time of the wine).

In particular, the Crimean "Red Port Massandra" is a fairly strong drink made from the red grape variety Mourvedre. Clusters of such grapes are used to produce wines with a high alcohol content. However, they can have a wonderful blackberry flavor, and their bouquet has a delicate aroma of herbs and leather.

Characteristics of port wine

Port is often the strongest wine, yet it is quite sweet, making it a pleasure to drink without the taste of alcohol. That is, this type of wine is easy to drink, but can lead tosevere intoxication. The Crimean "Port wine red Massandra" is characterized by a deep dark red color, harmonious taste, containing 18.5% alcohol and 6.0% sugar. Port wine is infused in oak containers for at least three years, combined with almost any dish and is used by connoisseurs both as an aperitif and for a digestif (served after meals and helps digestion). For the production of this type of wine, grapes grown on the southern coast of Crimea are used.

Wine enterprises in Crimea

Growing grapes and making wine on the territory of the Crimean peninsula was done by the ancient Greeks. The climate of Taurida is favorable for the growth of certain grape varieties. A large number of warm, sunny days, clay and sandy soils, maritime climate allow the active development of winemaking in the Crimea. Now there are a large number of wineries here, the most famous of which are:

• GC NPAO "Massandra";
• Wine production "Zolotaya Balka";
• Factory of vintage wines and cognacs "Koktebel";
• Champagne factory "New World";
• JSC "Feodosia factory of cognacs and wines" (trademark "Oreanda");
• Inkerman vintage wine factory;
• Institute of Vine and Wine "Magarach".

Each of these enterprises has its own vineyards and production facilities, the largest of them is the Massandra plant. The collection of Massandra wines has about 1,000,000 bottlesand listed in the Guinness Book of Records. The legendary wines of Massandra have won a huge number of medals and awards at various international competitions.

A strong drink with character from the slopes of the Crimean Mountains

The vineyards of the Massandra winery stretch for many kilometers along the southern coast of Crimea, grapes ripen on them until late autumn and acquire the sweetness necessary for the production of strong wines. For the production of the Crimean "Port Red Massandra" selected bunches of grapes of the Mourvedre variety are used, containing at least 20% sugar. Until late autumn, the berries ripen in the sun and acquire the delicious sweetness necessary for the production of fortified and dessert wines.

Port wine is aged in oak barrels for wine, which are safely hidden from sunlight and heat in the cellars of the Massandra plant. Then the liquid is alcoholized and poured several times. Before it is bottled for wine, it will sit in barrels for at least three years and acquire a characteristic aroma and shade. With an alcohol content of 18.5%, this strong wine has earned several international medals, and its sweetness and deep ruby color have captured the hearts of tasters from all over the world.

What types of port wine does the Massandra plant have

Crimean Red Port Wine Massandra is far from being the only strong drink produced by the Massandra plant. It is also worth noting such types of red port wine as:

• South Coast (18.0% alcohol);
• "Alushta" (17, 0% alcohol);
• Livadia (18.5% alcohol).

The Massandra plant also produces a large number of dessert liqueur wines that deserve to take pride of place in the hearts of consumers. Sherry Massandra (strong white wine made from four grape varieties, with a complex bouquet, containing 19.5% alcohol), which has earned a huge number of honorary medals and has become a kind of calling card factory.

How and with what they drink port wine

Before uncorking a bottle of wine for further drinking, it should be placed in a vertical position for at least 1 day, and before direct use, cool to 12 ° C and pour the drink into a decanter. This will allow the wine bouquet to fully open up.

Red port can be served with almost all dishes. If it is used as an aperitif, then cold meat appetizers, cheeses of various types, seafood dishes will be an excellent addition to it. If wine is served with dessert, it should be paired with sweet fruits, nuts, candied fruit and chocolate.

Wine lovers are advised to drink it without snacks, which will allow the taste buds to feel the true taste of the drink. Considering that port wine may be too strong for some guests (especially for women), it is recommended to put a bottle of still mineral water on the table. It's necessaryso that guests can, if desired, reduce the strength of the wine by slightly diluting it with water.

Where can I buy Massandra wines?

You can buy Massandra wines in almost any specialized wine store. The plant's products are in demand and are quite common in the CIS countries. At the same time, the largest range of drinks from this manufacturer is presented in the branded stores of the NPAO Massandra Group of Companies, which are mainly located on the southern coast of Crimea. Along the Black Sea coast, from Alupka to Sudak, there are about 20 branded stores offering a huge range of Massandra wines.

True lovers of winemaking should look directly into the store located on the territory of the winery, here you can not only buy rare collectible bottles of wine, but also see the process of making the drink with your own eyes, go down into the winery's huge vaults and listen to the guide's story about the merits Crimean winemakers. During the tour, you have the opportunity to participate in a tasting of wines produced by the plant, and see for yourself the excellent quality of the products offered.

What do connoisseurs say about Massandra port wine?

Before buying a particular type of wine, some consumers want to get a rough idea of how others perceive its taste. The majority of port wine lovers are of the opinion that “Massandra Red Port Wine” is a man's drink with a full and rich taste. In his bouquetcatch notes of blackberry and the smell of oak packaging. Because of its strength, port wine resembles cognac, so it will perfectly warm guests on rainy autumn and winter evenings. The ruby color of the wine looks great when pouring, and when shaking the wine in a glass, it, due to its thick consistency, leaves a slight trace of a pink tint on the walls.

One of the indisputable advantages of the Crimean "Port Red Massandra" (according to customer reviews) is the use of natural grapes in its production. Having bought a bottle of red strong drink and read the information on the label, you can be sure that wine material and powder mixtures are not used in its production. Buyers note its rich natural taste, complex, mature aroma and recommend trying this noble strong drink at least once.

Depending on the pricing policy of the alcohol market, the price of the Crimean aged “Red Massandra Port Wine” can range from 550 to 700 Russian rubles. It can be purchased cheaper in Massandra winery's branded stores located on the southern coast of Crimea, as in recent years the plant has been actively taking measures to reduce the cost of alcoholic beverages of its own production in Crimea.