A rare feast in Georgia will do without traditional national drinks. One of such stellar components is the Tiflis Treasure brandy. Produced by the special technology of Kakheti winemakers from Georgian grape varieties growing exclusively in this region, this drink has become a delight for connoisseurs and decoration of any festive table.
Georgian cognac: the origins
Georgia’s unique climate has allowed it to grow its own grape varieties for distilling exceptional wines. They began to be bred in the 11th century, and the wine was kept in clay jugs similar in shape to amphora, buried neck in the ground. Therefore, wine to taste is easy to distinguish from drinks from other producing countries.
The first to start producing cognac drinks in Georgia was industrialist Georgy Bolkvadze. It was he who founded the first cognac beverage factory in the Caucasus.
From the same grape varieties, through years of experimentation and scientific research with the help of specialists, in the middle of the 19th century, David Sarajishvili began to produce excellent quality cognac drink. In a short time, Georgian cognac, or brandy, according to international standards, has conquered not only the huge Russian market, but also earned more than dignified recognition abroad. Including in the homeland of cognac - in the province of Cognac in France.
Trademark
Unique, exclusively Georgian grape varieties - “Rkatsiteli”, “Chinuri”, “Tsitska”, “Tsoliuli”, “Goruli” - became the basis for the creation of many unique brands of cognac drinks. One of these can be called Georgian cognac "Treasure of Tiflis."
The traditional mystery of the production of this drink takes place at one of the largest wineries in Georgia "Kakheti traditional winemaking." But the owner of this brandy is the Russian company Synergy, which in 2017 was transformed into PJSC Beluga Group. It is this company, which has a wide assortment portfolio of world famous alcohol brands, that introduced the Tiflis Treasure brandy to the Russian market.
It should be noted that this is a successful entry of the product, because thanks to many contracts with network and large retail outlets throughout the country, as well as a well-conducted advertising company, the drink immediately became known to connoisseurs.
Table decoration
A feature of the production of brandy or cognac in Georgia is the fact that the composition is aged exclusively in Georgian oak barrels. This gives the Tiflis Treasure brandy a unique woody flavor with hints of spices. At 40% strength, the drink nevertheless does not burn the throat with spirituality, but pleasantly envelops with the warmth and tenderness of vanilla and shades of raisins and dried apricots.
In addition to the traditionally excellent taste and aromatic characteristics that distinguish Georgian cognac drinks, the Tiflis Treasure brandy has a number of advantages. These include bottle design and packaging, made in accordance with national traditions.
The golden ornate pattern on the label and neck of the bottle, the golden pattern on the light background of gift wrapping, a thin bottle with a relief pattern at the base allow not only to decorate your holiday table with cognac, but also to present it to pleasant people. Believe me, you will be grateful.
Pricing
The next reason to buy Georgian cognac “Treasure of Tiflis” is its cost. According to the connoisseurs of this drink, the price is much lower than its taste. Three-year-old brandy in a 0.5 liter package can be bought at a price of 500 rubles, and the price of “Treasures of Tiflis” 5 stars will be slightly higher - from 700 to 900 rubles. Of course, you can find more expensive, but this is a rare case.