2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14
Cognac "Afanasov" appeared in Russia not so long ago, but has already managed to win its circle of fans among lovers of strong alcohol. This is a domestic cognac, which is produced by the local wine and cognac factory "Russian". The young factory, which has assembled a team of qualified employees, now produces a drink known far beyond the borders of the country. And reviews of Afanasov cognac in most cases are only positive.
Production conditions
The secret of this noble drink, which has an individual taste and a pleasant persistent aftertaste, lies in the use of a wonderful blend of vineyards of the Krasnodar Territory. The birthplace of Afanasov cognac is Essentuki. The name of the resort, whose ecological cleanliness is jealously guarded, speaks for itself. Sun-drenched warm expanses, as if specially created by nature to grow generous harvests, are a great cradle for the future premium drink.
Regional conditions make it possible to grow worthy raw materials, as well as carefully collect it, process it correctly, convert it intofragrant and high-quality alcohol distillate for the future cognac. European equipment from Kaizer, Milesta Ave Industries, which have repeatedly proven their reliability, also helps to fully preserve and increase the best qualities of local grape varieties in the production of the drink.
Taster notes
Afanasov cognac rightfully belongs to the elite drinks, having all the advantages inherent in premium strong alcohol. The bouquet absorbed the aroma of summer field herbs, the sweetness of honey and the astringency of good tobacco with notes of dark chocolate. It simply needs to be disassembled into its components, with each sip perceiving the fullness of the new accent of taste and smell.
The production of the drink does not tolerate any haste: the spirit distillate is aged in natural oak barrels for at least 5 years. And only after this period, acquiring a rich dark amber hue inherent in aged elite cognacs, it is bottled in durable glass bottles and allowed on the tables of connoisseurs.
The shape of the bottle allows you to preserve all the features of cognac, and the packaging, stylish in its conciseness, emphasizes the status of the product, turning it into a worthy gift, with which it is easy to express due respect to the addressee.
Cost
Afanasov cognac is considered a noble premium drink. However, due to the absence of additional costs for import purchases, it has a rather low cost, since it contains onlythe highest quality local raw materials. A bottle of 0.7 liters will cost 1200-1400 rubles together with gift packaging. If you buy without it, the price will be a couple of hundred less.
How to distinguish a fake?
Reputed spirits are often counterfeited, and one of the best local cognacs is no exception. A poor-quality surrogate drink that falls into the hands of people from Russian shelves is not only devoid of the advantages that accompany the original, but can also lead to unpleasant consequences, even death. When purchasing Afanasov cognac, you should pay attention to the following:
- Label. It should be glued evenly and not peel off.
- Stub. It should fit snugly to the neck without violating integrity.
- Bottle. In the original, it is always massive, smooth and convex on the front side.
Drink history
For the first time this cognac saw the world in 2008, when the manufacturer wanted to glorify his native Krasnodar Territory by creating a drink that would be worthy to personify it. The future "incarnation" was supposed to absorb the warmth of the local sun, the endless expanses of forests and fields, the generosity of fertile vineyards. For this, equipment was brought in, the quality of which has been tested by time, vineyards have been planted in an ideal place for growing, all the subtleties of the production of eminent cognacs that have found their place in history have been carefully studied.
The idea was completely successful, which confirms the cordiality with which cognac"Afanasov" (5 stars) was accepted into the wine lists by many places. In addition, it was thanks to this drink that the factory was talked about outside of its native region, and it became its calling card.
The richness of notes (tobacco, chocolate, honey from the field and the taste of the local grapes), quality control at each stage of production and a long period of aging in oak barrels, lasting half a decade, indicate that its status, the recognition of the people in general and the love of connoisseurs of premium cognacs, the drink was fully deserved. You want to drink it slowly, appreciating the fullness and perfection of taste, stretching the pleasure, and savoring every note of the aftertaste.
The history of an exclusive product that has won the hearts of connoisseurs in such a short time is just beginning, which means that its reputation will only grow stronger in the future.
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