After in 2006 import to Russia of Georgian wine, in 6 years was forbidden his such bright representatives as Kinzmarauli and Hvanchkara it was authorized to return on shelves of shopping centers. Russians had an opportunity again to enjoy refined taste of these well-known wines which are more protected from a fake now. This taste is emphasized and will strengthen correctly picked up products which can be given with wine.
History of Hvanchkara wine
This wine was produced in the Georgian mountain region Rachi from time immemorial, but it was presented to general European public only in 1907 when Kipiani's princes brought it on the international exhibition of wines which is taking place in Belgium. And this wine which was unknown to any European judge before at once won Grand Prix, got a gold medal and even a personalized counter of the Belgian king Leopold II.
At first this wine was known in the market as Kipianevskoye, but in the thirties the last century it was renamed into Hvanchkara and a baking plate by this trademark is imported to many countries of the world today. Unique drink is obliged to the gustatory qualities not only an environment in which grapes, but also other factors are grown up. For production of Hvanchkara grapes only of two grades - Aleksandrouli and Mudzhuretuli which grow only in Rach in a microzone on banks of the river of the Rioni are used. The taste of grapes is influenced by features of structure and the mode of warming up of the soil, duration and specifics of vegetative process. Besides, the manufacturing techniques of this wine differ from traditional. As early frosts are characteristic of the mountain region of Rach, they that also interrupt process of fermentation of a mash therefore in it the content of water decreases and the amount of sugar increases, and wine develops a peculiar taste and high-quality properties.
The annual harvest of grades of which do Hvanchkara doesn't exceed 800 tons, you won't call its production mass therefore the real wine can't cheaper cost 15-20 dollars for a bottle in any way.
With what and how to drink Hvanchkara
This semisweet red wine received in the course of natural fermentation has excellent saturated taste, original aroma and velvety taste in which, except grapes, it is possible to feel notes of flowers and other berries, raspberry especially clearly "sounds". Magnificent dark ruby color supplements that enthusiastic impression which Hvanchkara makes on true wine gourmets.
Consider that to any kind of fish it is wine doesn't approach categorically.
The semisweet Hvanchkara fragrant wine will present you more refined flavoring impressions if you complement it with the products which are correctly picked up and well combined with it. Its taste will shade strong cheese, for example, with a blue mold and also refined light meat, a game, a bird. This wine is considered sweet therefore it perfectly is in harmony with fruit, nuts, sweeties.