Cognac "Old Town": description, classification, production technology

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

In our country, almost the entire adult population consumes alcoholic beverages to one degree or another. And if for some alcoholic products are an integral part of entertainment events, then for others it is a new taste sensation of quality drinks. Learn more about how to choose and drink such a noble drink as cognac, how it is produced and what are its features.

What is special about cognac?

Cognac is a strong alcoholic drink based on cognac spirit, subject to a complex process of technological processing. To obtain cognac spirit, grapes are used, which serve as the basis for wine material. After a long and complex process of processing, cognac spirit is obtained from wine materials, the strength of which reaches 70%. But only further proper processing and proper aging allow you to get a real noble drink with the name we are used to.

Cognac is an aristocratic drink. It has a rich taste, a rich bouquet of aroma and unique pairs. To fully experience the full range of sensations from drinking this noble drink, it is better to use it fromspecial glasses - cognac. The special shape of cognac glasses allows you to enjoy the aroma and only then taste the drink.

Cognac or brandy?

The familiar term "cognac" refers to alcoholic products that are produced in a limited area - in the province of Cognac (France). The raw materials must be collected from the vineyards exactly there, because the special geographical location and humidity provide the aroma and richness of the grapes used for the production of cognac.

Also, in order to bear the proud name of a noble drink, cognac must be subjected to a strictly specified processing and aging technology. Therefore, only very we althy people can buy real cognac in our country.

All those drinks that we used to call "cognac", it is more correct to call brandy. It is also a strong alcoholic drink based on the processing of wine materials, but its production does not have as many requirements as cognac. Therefore, brandy can be produced using a simplified technology anywhere in the world.

Is there an alternative?

Connoisseurs of noble and high-quality drinks do not always have the opportunity to get or buy cognac produced in France or Italy.

Those who appreciate taste and aroma, but at the same time do not want to overpay for import duties and transportation costs, should pay attention to the Russian cognac "Old City".

Histhe production is carried out by the Moscow wine and cognac factory "KiN", which has existed on the alcohol market for 75 years and today is the leader in the production of high-quality cognacs and wines.

This drink is made using the latest technology, combined with high quality raw materials, without violating the classic production process that has existed for centuries. The leading specialists of this enterprise have been working for a long time to achieve the unique aroma, taste and aftertaste that the Stary Gorod cognac leaves.

Production technology

Cognac production is a complex technological process that not every company can carry out. The Moscow Winery and Cognac Factory "KiN" has received a certificate from the International Ecological Fund, and also regularly confirms certificates of compliance with international quality standards according to the ISO and GOST systems. This suggests that chemical and harmful additives are not used in the production of the products of this enterprise, and the finished products undergo the strictest control. The quality that Stary Gorod cognac can be proud of is checked by four laboratories of the plant.

The technology of manufacturing and aging of the noble drink does not deviate from the classical scheme that came to us from France. Only now modern equipment is used for this, which guarantees that the process of distillation and distillation of cognac spirit will not be overshadowed by foreign impurities or microbes.

Therefore, we can say with confidence that the production of Staryi Gorod cognac meets the highest quality standards, which means that the finished product will be able to satisfy the most capricious connoisseur.

What are the stars talking about?

When choosing cognac for yourself or as a gift, you should know about the classification, which is accepted all over the world, and we are better known as "stars".

The number of stars on a cognac or brandy label indicates how old the drink is. There is also a letter designation for brandy aging, which is easy to remember:

• From three to five years of aging is indicated by the letters VS.
• If the drink has been aged for 6-7 years, you will see the VSOP label.
• Brandy or cognac of the best quality, which has been aged in oak barrels for 8-10 years, will be designated XO.
• Luxury brand drinks that have been aged for 10-15 years are marked with Latin letters KS (XO).
• Collectible drinks, which are not easy to buy even for very big money, have more than 20 years of aging and a mark on the XXO or Extra label.

The world's most famous cognac producers are Hennesy and Camus. But the domestic cognac "Staryi Gorod" can yield to them only at a price.

How to choose cognac?

When choosing such a noble drink as brandy or cognac, it is better to be guided by the rule "less is more". The purpose of drinking this strong alcoholic drink is to enjoy the taste and aroma in a pleasantatmosphere, and not absorb it in excess.

You should buy such drinks only in specialized stores, this guarantees the quality of the drink and saves you from buying counterfeit products. Give preference to better-known brands that have proven themselves well in the market for certain alcoholic products, such as Stary Gorod cognac. The price of a domestic drink will always be lower than foreign analogues (about 750 rubles for 0.5 liters), but do not forget that a quality product will never be too cheap.

Of course, the longer the cognac is aged, the richer and richer its taste, but it is worth noting that the price of the drink increases with the number of stars.

For a gift to a friend or colleague, a drink that has been aged for at least 6-7 years is best suited. Cognac "Old Town" 5-year-old is more suitable for a gala dinner or a family holiday. Collection cognacs are an exclusive gift for a special occasion.

The taste and aroma of a noble drink can only be appreciated by true lovers. The modern market offers the widest range of cognac and brandy for every taste. But do not forget that this is a strong alcoholic drink, the excessive use of which can seriously harm your he alth. But in small quantities, it will help to spend an unforgettable evening or celebration.