Cognac "Afanasov" appeared in Russia not so long ago, but has already managed to win its circle of fans among fans of strong alcohol. This is domestic cognac, which is produced by the local Russky wine and cognac factory. The young factory, which has assembled a team of qualified employees, now produces a drink known far beyond the borders of the country. And the reviews about the brandy "Afanasov" in most cases are only positive.
Production conditions
The secret of a noble drink, distinguished by its individual taste and pleasant persistent aftertaste, is to use a wonderful blend of vineyards in the Krasnodar Territory. The birthplace of the brandy "Afanasov" - Essentuki. The name of the resort, whose ecological purity is zealously guarded, speaks for itself. Sunlit warm expanses, as if specially created by nature for the cultivation of generous crops, are an excellent cradle for the future premium drink.
Regional conditions allow us to grow decent raw materials, as well as carefully collect them, properly process them, convert them into a fragrant and high-quality alcohol distillate for future cognac. The European equipment from Kaizer, Milesta Ave Industries, which have repeatedly proven their reliability, also helps to completely preserve and increase the best qualities of local grape varieties in the production of the drink.
Taster Notes
Cognac "Afanasov" rightfully refers to elite drinks, possessing all the advantages inherent in premium strong alcohol. The bouquet has incorporated the aroma of summer field herbs, the sweetness of honey and the astringency of good tobacco with notes of dark chocolate. It just needs to be disassembled into components, with each sip perceiving the fullness of a new accent of taste and smell.
The production of the drink does not endure any rush: the alcohol distillate is aged in natural oak barrels for at least 5 years. And only after this period, acquiring a rich dark amber shade inherent in aged elite cognacs, it is poured into durable glass bottles and allowed on the tables of connoisseurs.
The shape of the bottle allows you to preserve all the features of brandy, and the packaging, stylish in its laconicism, 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
Cognac "Afanasov" is considered a noble premium drink. However, due to the absence of additional costs for import purchases, it has a rather low cost, since only the highest quality local raw materials are included in the composition. A 0.7 liter bottle will cost 1,200-1,400 rubles with a gift box. If you buy without it, the price will be a couple of hundred less.
How to distinguish a fake?
Alcohol with a good reputation is often faked, and one of the best local cognacs was no exception. A poor-quality surrogate drink that falls into the hands of people from the Russian counters is not only devoid of the advantages associated with the original, but can also lead to unpleasant consequences, even death. When purchasing brandy "Afanasov" you should pay attention to the following:
- Label. It must be glued evenly and not peel off.
- Stub. It should firmly fit to the neck without breaking 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 the native Krasnodar Territory, creating a drink that would be worthy of personifying it. The future "incarnation" was to absorb the warmth of the local sun, the vast expanses of forests and fields, the generosity of fertile vineyards. To do this, equipment was brought in, the quality of which has been tested by time, vineyards in an ideal place for cultivation were broken, all the details of the production of famous cognacs that found their place in history were carefully studied.
The idea was completely successful, which confirms the cordiality with which the brandy “Afanasov” (5 stars) accepted many institutions into wine lists. In addition, it was thanks to this drink that they started talking about the factory outside the native region, and it became its hallmark.
The richness of notes (tobacco, chocolate, honey from field herbs and the taste of the local grapes themselves), quality control at each stage of production and a long aging time in oak barrels, lasting half a decade, indicate that their status, recognition of the people as a whole and the love of connoisseurs of premium cognacs the drink received completely deservedly. You want to drink it slowly, appreciating the fullness and perfection of taste, stretching pleasure, and savoring every note of 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 in the future its reputation will only grow stronger.