It cannot be said that the Akura wine is very popular among Russians. Perhaps this is because it recently appeared on the shelves of wine stores in our country.
Sunny drink
Akura wine is produced in a country whose nature and climate create excellent conditions for winemaking. It all started back when Bulgaria was part of Ancient Thrace. Grapes were grown near large rivers and on the Black Sea coast. Having traveled a long and difficult path, the country has preserved ancient traditions and now occupies a worthy place among the most famous producers of grape products. Thousands of decalitres of wines of the most varied brands and qualities are supplied to the foreign market. They are the result of the labor of more than a hundred small and large producers. Among such a variety of "Akura" is not the last place.
It is produced at the Dolna Banya plant, which is located in the eponymous town in southwestern Bulgaria. Here, on the banks of the ancient Maritsa River in the picturesque Dolnoban Valley, vineyards have been cultivated since ancient times. The vine to this day takes its strength from the earth, from the bowels of which beats many mineral springs. Fresh warm air blows from the mountains. It was these juicy fruits that became the basis for a new aromatic wine.
The secret of cooking
Experts believe that the Akura wine is more likely to be a drink. If you carefully consider the technology of its production, you can see that such a statement is quite true. The product is really made on the basis of the most natural wine. At one stage of the process, juice from fresh berries and fruits is added to it. The result is a pretty tasty flavored wine drink. In this case, such a phrase is most appropriate. The alcohol content in it, as a rule, does not exceed 8.5 percent. Therefore, "Akur" can most likely be attributed to the category of dry wines. And the sugar content in an amount of 90 to 130 grams makes it possible to attribute it to semi-sweet wines. An unusual fruit supplement gives a special effect to the product. This method is rarely used in standard technology. Winemakers often use mixing raw materials. Because of this feature, many call the Bulgarian "Akura" fruit wine.
Price of pleasure
Separately, you need to pay attention to the fact that the Akura wine is quite inexpensive. In our stores, such a drink can be purchased for a very ridiculous price. What does it mean for wine 225 rubles for a standard bottle of 0.75 liters? And if you add to this a balanced rich taste and pleasant aroma, then there is an irresistible desire to go to the store for shopping. Of course, in different retail outlets prices differ from each other. But in any case, an ordinary bottle of white or red "Akura" will not cost more than 400 rubles.
In addition, other packaging options are on sale: 1.0; 1.5; 2.0 liters. Large volumes are poured into tetrapacks with a convenient screw plug. This option is the best for a country walk. The feeling of lightness from the drunk wine in this case will pleasantly complement the fresh air, the sun and the positive mood of the company of friends. But knowledgeable people are advised to be extremely careful. After all, a gentle semisweet drink after some time very well hits the head.
User opinions
Many Russians were fortunate enough to try the not quite ordinary Akura wine. Product reviews and opinions after such a tasting were divided. Some consider it a miserable likeness for wine and low-grade products. They are sure that since this is a flavored drink, it must necessarily contain chemical components. Although in this case only natural juice is used. This is how public opinion leads people to erroneous conclusions.
Others are sure that this is a very worthy wine. It is very easy to drink and has a pleasant long sweet aftertaste. But, in truth, such a product is more like a cocktail. The basis is natural grape wine, and additives in the form of juice and sugar nicely complement it, slightly changing the usual taste and aroma.
This mixture is more like women. Perhaps that is why men practically do not pay attention to him. But as an addition to the pleasant conversation of close friends, Akura fits perfectly.
Appearance
on the shelf in the store you can immediately notice the product with the poetic name "Acura" (wine). A photo will help to consider all the subtleties and evaluate the appearance of the product. The bottle has the usual volume of 0.75 liters for wine. It is made of frosted glass, which is especially striking.
It seems as if she had just been taken out of the cellar. This is partly a hint for the proper use of the product. Experts advise to pre-cool it to a temperature of +5 or +7 degrees. If this is not possible, it is better to use simple ice cubes and put them directly into the glass. In this form, wine will be a great aperitif. The bottle is corked with an ordinary stopper, which is removed using a corkscrew.
On the front side of the container there are two labels. One is colorfully designed and contains the name of the product. The other is much smaller. It depicts the fruit whose juice is used as an additional component. On the back there is also a label on which all information about the product is collected, starting with a description of the taste and information about the manufacturer and ending with the characteristics and storage rules. This is very convenient if the buyer first acquires such a product.
Plum flavor
Despite the fact that on sale there is a wide assortment of the Akura brand, there is only one white wine in it. This drink has a plum flavor.
It has a nice, slightly transparent straw color. In terms of characteristics, such a wine is no different from other representatives with a similar name. Here the same 8.5 percent alcohol and 90-130 grams of sugar. On the palate, the presence of fragrant white plum is distinctly felt. And surprisingly there is no astringency. The wine is very easy to drink, does not knit and does not dry in the mouth.
It can be used as a dessert or as an aperitif with ice and fresh fruit. A pleasant aftertaste has a pronounced sweetness that lasts a long time. Such a product will undoubtedly appeal to lovers of light drinks. It partly resembles house wines, which are prepared in the villages from fruits grown on their own plot. A bottle of this wine will be a great addition to a fun family feast.
Fragrant raspberries
Another bright representative of the famous Bulgarian brand is Akura raspberry wine. Using the already known technology, experts decided to diversify the product line and use raspberry juice as an additional ingredient. The product turned out to be saturated red with pleasant notes of fresh berries on the palate.
His characteristics have not changed at all. True, there was one important feature. It is about the aftertaste. After the enveloping sweetness, which causes a pleasant sensation of bliss and pleasure, at the very end, the taste directly explodes a slight sourness. This gives a special effect to the product and makes it drink in small sips, savoring in the mouth for a long time. Such an experiment by Bulgarian winemakers pleasantly surprised the consumer. The novelty perfectly combines ancient traditions and a modern innovative approach. This bold decision gives vent to imagination and allows you to create products with new tastes.
Variety of taste
The line of the famous Bulgarian drink can be divided into two parts according to color: Akura wine red and white. If the second is mainly a drink with the addition of white plum, then the first is not so limited. It includes several copies with quite interesting and unusual tastes. In addition to the already well-known raspberries, red juices include quince, pomegranate, red plum juice, and ginger root. In addition to the characteristic color, this gives a unique gamut of taste and a real celebration of aroma.
In addition, according to the generally accepted opinion, red wines are more useful for the body than representatives of white varieties. This is due to the structural features of the fruits themselves. They contain more of those amino acids and other chemical compounds that affect the growth and development of cells, and are also responsible for the normal metabolism. Even in antiquity, red wines were used to improve well-being. People then did not know that this drink helps to dilate blood vessels and lower blood cholesterol. In a new Bulgarian product all these qualities are combined in the best way.