They founded the Perovskiy Manor winery in 1834. Its founder was Nikolai Perovsky, the illegitimate son of Count Razumovsky. His father - A.K. Razumovsky - was distinguished by an excellent education. He served as Privy Councilor, was the Minister of Education, the father of 5 official children, the ancestor of the illegitimate branch of Perovsky.
About family
The family of the founders of Perovskiy Manor gave the world many significant leaders - Nikolai Perovsky, Alexey Perovsky, who was also called Anthony Pogorelsky (it was the author’s pseudonym for a Russian writer).
Alexey Perovsky is the uncle of A.K. Tolstoy and the Zhemchuzhnikov brothers. The nephews of this man gained great fame thanks to the creation of Kozma Prutkov. In addition, Lev Perovsky was the Minister of the Interior under the Emperor, he controlled the imperial Cabinet.
About the farm
In 1834, Perovsky planted grapes in the Belbek Valley. And already in 1846 Perovsky's wine “Hungarian” was in the spotlight at the state exhibition.
In the 80s of the century before last, the Primorsky estate (as the Perovskikh estate was formerly called) was in the possession of V. S. Perovskaya. She became the mother of the activist of the revolutionary terrorist organization “Narodnaya Volya” Sofya Perovskaya. Varvara Stepanovna built a new house on the territory of the future estate of Perovsky. It is he who at the moment is the central structure of the estate. In 1889, all possession was sold to wine merchant Fedor Stahl. He erected new vineyards here and built a house with large wine cellars.
At that time, due to the same story with wine from the Perovskoy estate, it was called Alkadar. Having once tasted a local product, Stahl exclaimed in Arabic: “alc dar” - this translates as “divine command”. In 1905, the Government Gazette announced that wines that are presented by Stahl at exhibitions have been awarded international medals. Already after the revolution - in 1920 - the state farm Alkadar became one of the first in Ukraine. In 1927, it began to be named in honor of Sofia Perovskaya. To this day, the Riesling Alkadar wine is stored in the manor’s winery - the crops of 1929 and 1946. In addition, wine of the Perovskiy Cabernet Manor variety has always been famous.
About the vineyard
At the moment, the vineyards are located on an area of 240 hectares. Of these, 15 hectares were planted in 2016, and 20 in 2017. Yields usually amount to 3 tons of grapes per 1 hectare.
Some vineyards are over 25 years old, while younger ones began to appear in 2012. An additional 10 to 30 hectares of grapes are planted annually. There are many varieties here: Sauvignon, Cabernet, Chardonnay, Syrah and so on.
Ideas
Among the most important farming ideas, they list the maximum use of the capabilities of the terroir without moving to drip irrigation. The soil in the vineyard is very diverse - there are limestone and clay. In addition, important factors are those that create a unique terroir of the region: soil, climate, and relief.
About House-Museum
According to reviews of the estate of Perovsky, there is a very rich museum of the family. Varvara Stepanovna, who built the central house here, was the daughter-in-law of the head of the administration of the Tauride province. In 8 halls the history of the estate is kept. Even before its final opening, the museum became richer than the national museum in the number and uniqueness of its exhibits.
Expositions consist of a huge amount of documentation, genuine photos, heirlooms. The hall of the history of the development of the economy has many wines, awards that have been received by winemakers at various competitions.
Very interesting excursions take place here. On them, visitors will learn many details of creating an economy, a history of eminent kind. In addition, they get acquainted with the memorial premises that are dedicated to the memory of those killed in the Great Patriotic War. It also hosts wine tastings.
Wine Reviews
According to reviews, the wines of the Perovskys estate are of exceptional quality. They are presented at international exhibitions. So, in the fall of 2018, wines participated in the “CBVR Cup-2018” competition in Abrau-Durso. And on it the wine of the Perovskikh estate received awards of the Silver level - the dry red Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, as well as the dry red Merlot, became winners. Limited Edition. "
Also, according to reviews, the farm recently began to promote its own brand and has a great chance of success. Among its most important advantages are the old age of the vineyards, excellent terroirs, and a competent team. It cannot be denied that the estate has a very rich history. The wines from her have already managed to earn a very good reputation - for example, the Yayla small-run series with its high-quality brut, Cabernet and Kokura were recognized by many connoisseurs.
In addition, equipment is constantly being updated, new vineyards are planted. Here are common barrels of American oak.
The successful location of the farm is also noted. It is located in the picturesque places of Sevastopol. Near the beautiful river Belbek flows. The estate is surrounded by greenery - it is surrounded by peach gardens. Very close to the sea coast. Thanks to all these factors, demonstrations of an interesting wine collection of the Perovskikh estate make a very significant contribution to the development of wine tourism in this region. The farm has opened a number of its branded stores.
The farm regularly launches new products for sale - for example, not so long ago, dry white Sauvignon wine appeared on the shelves. It is made from white grapes that come from the south of France. It has been cultivated there since time immemorial; it is the basis of the famous wines of the Sauternes region. The wine has a sweet, floral hue in taste.
The green Sauvignon is quite easy to understand. It is hardy and its breeding in the Crimea is very promising. You can see for yourself the quality of the estate’s wines by going to a tasting during an excursion or by buying products in company stores.
How to get there
It will not be difficult to get to the winery. It is located directly in the city of Sevastopol, in the Nakhimovsky district. The exact address of the estate is 59-A Sofya Perovskaya Street. The winery's phone number is available on the official website.