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Wine "Ancient Chersonese" is produced in sunny Crimea. Its fertile land and mild climate are ideal for growing various grape varieties intended for the production of noble drinks. The recipe of "Ancient Chersonesos" is based on Saperavi grapes, to which the drink owes not only its unique taste, but also its wonderful aroma, density and color.
Tasting notes
Wine "Ancient Khersones" ("Inkerman") demonstrates an expressive dark ruby color. Its taste captivates with soft astringency and luxurious fruity palette. There is a noticeable aftertaste - pleasant, moderately fresh.
The aroma of the wine is rich, it has hints of ripe fruit, a light flair of southern spices and chocolate.
Interesting facts
Saperavi berries give the wine "Ancient Khersones" a resinous black color. Thanks to this, in Crimea, the drink is called "the hot blood of the earth."
Connoisseurs of noble wines compare its taste with the legendary Georgian "Kindzmarauli". These wines are really similar in taste, velvety and slightly tart.
Wine AncientKhersones” is aged in oak barrels for six months. For ordinary wines, this aging period is considered very long.
Decent quality of the drink was marked by several prestigious awards, including gold and 3 silver medals. At the PRODEXPO-2015 exhibition, which was held in Moscow, the company's products were awarded the Gold Star.
Wine comes in bottles of 0.75 liters. Green glass helps preserve the noble ruby hue. Cork cork. On the label of this wine there is an image of the remains of the ancient city of Khersones, which have survived to our times, which are located near modern Sevastopol.
About the manufacturer
Inkerman vintage wine factory is located in the Crimea. It was opened in 1961. In production, fruits from the vineyards of the western regions of the peninsula are used.
These places have long been famous for the traditions of winemaking, which began to form in antiquity. People learned to grow grapes on the territory of ancient Chersonesus at the beginning of our era.
At the dawn of the Christian era in the Crimean cave cities, people began to master winemaking. Ancient traditions are carefully preserved by modern Crimean winemakers. The company "Inkerman", creating the wine "Ancient Khersones", seeks to emphasize loy alty to them, as if laying a bridge between modernity and antiquity.
Serving to the table
Experts do not recommend excessive cooling of red wine. "Ancient Chersonese" reveals everything best of alltheir tastes and bouquet at a temperature of 11-15 degrees Celsius. Open the bottle just before serving.
The perfect match
The manufacturer recommends serving this wine with fried, baked or stewed meat of chicken, goose, duck. You can complement the composition with sweet or spicy-sweet fruit or berry sauce.
An excellent option would be a delicate poultry liver pate. Wine is combined with moderately s alted cheeses, nuts, honey, grapes. Suitable for wine "Ancient Chersonese" and game.
Prices
Many fans of Inkerman wines for the first time get acquainted with the brand's products in the Crimea. The price of Ancient Khersones (Inkerman) wine on the peninsula averages 350 rubles, and you can buy it in many stores.
Back in their hometowns, many seek to find their favorite noble drink on the shelves of familiar supermarkets. In most cases, the search is successful, because Crimean wines are supplied to Russia and exported to many countries of the post-Soviet camp.
At the same time, the price of Ancient Chersonese wine is quite democratic - on average, a bottle of 0.75 liters will cost 380-450 rubles.
Wine reviews
Connoisseurs of Crimean table wines speak well of this drink. The main advantage of the wine "Ancient Chersonese" is considered by many to be its natural composition. Consumers also like the taste, not too sour, but not cloyingly sweet, as is sometimes the case. The price cannot but rejoice.
Manyof those who have already appreciated the merits of this drink, consider it one of the best options for a festive feast, a romantic evening or gatherings with friends. But even though the fortress of "Ancient Chersonese" is small (9-12%), you should not get carried away with it too much. But in small quantities, natural wine will only benefit.
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