2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14
Champagne is a product strictly controlled by the territory of origin. That is, it can be called sparkling wine, the material for which is grown only in the French province of the same name. Is it fair? The French, and even more so the inhabitants of the Champagne region, believe that yes. And although no less worthy sparkling wines are made in other countries, they are given other names. It can be a Catalan cava, a blanket from the South of France, a prosecco from Italy. But in Russia, the name “champagne” is used to popularize sparkling wines.
"Santo Stefano" is one of the examples of the domestic wine market. What do the reviews say about it? What is its price? In this article we will consider the characteristics of this drink. We will also give advice on when, how and with what to serve Santo Stefano champagne.
Manufacturer
The name of the winery that produces champagne "Santo Stefano" sounds rather prosaic. This is CJSC NPO Agroservice. Production capacityof this enterprise are located not at all among the green vineyards of the South of Russia. The plant is located in the Moscow region, in the town of Ramenskoye. Raw materials for champagne are imported. What does the manufacturer say about their product? We must give him his due: he does not try to mislead anyone. On the label, he writes: "carbonated wine drink." So it's not champagne. And not even wine. The fortress of eight degrees is proof of this.
But in defense of Santo Stefano champagne, the following can be said. The technology of its manufacture was controlled by specialists from Italy. Therefore, the wine drink received such a sonorous name, evoking associations with the sunny Apennine Peninsula. And NPO Agroservice itself has established itself in the market as a good manufacturer. Its products (cider, wines, carbonated drinks) can be found on store shelves throughout Russia. And all of it is of consistently high quality.
Champagne "Santo Stefano": varieties
The plant produces three types of wine drink with this name. All of them are packed in beautiful dark glass bottles with an original design. Semi-sweet sparkling wines are respected in Russia. But in the homeland of champagne, they prefer the so-called brut - dry. In this article, we will “taste” two samples of the NPO Agroservice company. These are Santo Stefano white and pink wine sodas.
Champagne, the photo of which you see, looks very worthy. A beautiful bottle can serve as a present or decorate a festive table. Presentgolden foil around the neck, bridle on the cork. The inscription on the label is transcribed in Latin letters: Santo Stefano. The pink variety looks identical. Only the label and foil are more reddish.
White semi-sweet champagne ("Bianco Amabile")
It should also be mentioned that all the products of the Agroservice plant are made from imported, but high-quality raw materials. It contains no preservatives and dyes. White champagne "Santo Stefano" reviews characterize as a stylish soft drink. Its taste is very delicate and balanced. In the glass it looks like a real champagne - light straw color, with small bubbles and golden reflections. The aroma is as delicate as the taste. It reads notes of chocolate, honey and fresh fruit. The aftertaste is sweet, but not cloying. For an aperitif, for fish or seafood dishes, for dessert, it is always appropriate to serve Santo Stefano. Champagne (the photo shows its stylish bottle) is not ashamed to give or decorate the New Year's table with it.
Champagne Santo Stefano (pink)
White grape varieties took part in the manufacture of this drink. Champagne got its beautiful rich ruby color due to the contact of the must with the skin of dark berries. This drink has the same strength as the white counterpart. In its fresh bouquet, notes of flowers, red berries, wild strawberries are read. The taste is perfectly balanced, delicate. Champagne "Santo Stefano" reviewsIt is recommended to serve with white meat or fish dishes, as well as for the dessert table. This drink is very good as a dezhistiva, with fruit. Also, all types of Santa Stefano champagne can be advised to people who drink little and prefer weak alcohol. There is no hangover after this wine. Reviews say that champagne does not have a negative effect on the body. Yes, and this product meets the standards of GOST RF.
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