Kadarka is a wine that is great for feasts on a variety of occasions. It is ideal for a romantic date, crowded family gatherings on the occasion of Easter or Christmas. "Kadarka" is served in small cozy cafes and luxurious restaurants around the world. This wine is one of the most common today. What is the secret of his success?
Distinctive features
Winemakers claim that the most important thing in their art is grapes. It is Kadarka wine that owes its taste to raw materials. Red, like a ruby, it seems to retain the warmth of the rays of the generous southern sun. Experts note that this drink has a pronounced taste, high density and rich hue. The taste is distinctly felt tart notes. If you pay attention to the wall of the glass, you will immediately get a sufficient idea of the strength of this drink. Wine flows down the glass slowly, leaving a sticky mark. This is due to the content of natural sugar in grapes.
Wine "Kadarka" semisweet red harmonizes with many products. You can easily pick a suitable appetizer for him.
Kadarka grapes
The wine got its name from the grape variety from which it is produced. Most often, this grape is called a “kadarka”, however, it has other names: “gymsa”, “checkbook”, “mekish”. This grape variety prefers to grow in the southern regions; it has been grown for many years in Bulgaria, Moldova, Serbia, Hungary, and Ukraine. Recently, Australian winemakers began to cultivate this variety. And Macedonia is considered the birthplace of the variety. Translated from Macedonian, this word means "warrior's drink."
Today, this variety is included in the recipe of many noble drinks. It is the main component of even refined wines such as Bull Blood and Black Doctor.
In raw form, this grape is usually not consumed. It is also not suitable for the production of raisins due to the high moisture content in the pulp. It belongs to the technical varieties and is used only for making wonderful wines.
Production
Kadarka is a wine that is produced in many countries of the world. Today, the same classical technology is used, according to which Macedonian winemakers prepared it many years ago. Ripe grapes are carefully sorted, crushed using a press, and then the long fermentation process begins. The wine is aged in oak barrels, so that its aroma becomes ripe and rich.
Fans of "Kadarka" assure that this wine has a stable smell, in which no extraneous shades are heard. The aroma of grapes is very pronounced and is dominant. Behind it, the smell of “degree”, characteristic of most alcoholic beverages, is practically not felt.
Suitable wine glasses
For a beautiful holiday, you need not only to choose a good wine, but also to choose a decent frame for it. "Kadarka" refers to red wines, therefore it is served in appropriate dishes.
Give preference to classic wine glasses on high slender legs. Classic glasses of Bordeaux are great for Kadarka - they are quite large, narrowed from above. This allows the fragrance to unfold.
Do not forget, “Kadarka” is a wine, reviews of which confirm that it is great for a holiday. Therefore, if a special event awaits you, crystal will be appropriate. No wonder glassware made of noble crystal refers to luxury goods. And the Kadarka wine looks like a precious ruby in such glasses. The serving temperature is 12-15 ° C. And it is better to hold the glass by the leg so that unaesthetic prints do not remain on it and the wine does not heat by hand.
Product Compatibility and Serving
Kadarka is a wine that harmonizes perfectly with many delicacies. If you are planning a feast with many dishes, when on the table there will be treats from meat, snacks from vegetables and cheeses, you can not worry whether this variety will be combined with wine.
The drink can be served with main dishes such as baked red meat, poultry or game. “Kadarka” is also suitable for meat delicacies: jamon, basturme, sujuk, sun-dried tenderloin, gourmet smoked sausages.
Respectful wine filled with aromas of the south, and lovers of fine cheeses. To assorted noble varieties of cheese, it can be difficult to pick up alcohol. And again, the fragrant Kadarka may be the best solution. It is suitable for classic hard varieties, soft brine, and noble mold cheeses. Serve baked nuts, sliced fruit and liquid honey of aromatic varieties to a cheese plate and red wine.
"Kadarka" does not apply to dessert wines, but it is permissible to serve some sweets or fruits to this drink. Many gourmets love the combination of this wine with dark dessert grape varieties. Good with Kadarka and dark chocolate.