Belvedere from the Polish company Zhirarduv is vodka with a tart, catchy taste with almond notes, which is gradually revealed in the language with delicate creamy shades. High-quality rye, a multi-stage water purification system and strict component control ensure the luxury class of this product. In addition, the manufacturer takes into account the requirements of the most demanding public and produces, in addition to the classic version, vodka with unusual citrus variations. Because Belvedere meets the needs of even the most demanding critics.
Manufacturer
The producer of Belvedere vodka is the Zhirarduv company (the importer in Russia is the Moet Hennessy Rus company). The trading house of the same name has a half-century history and was received as much in honor of the residence of the Polish kings, built in the 17th century, now the president’s house. In the early 2000s, the brand was bought by the French concern "Washes Hennessy Louis Vuitton". Now Belvedere vodka is produced in the city of Zirardov in the west of the Polish capital.
Production technology
Belvedere vodka is made on the basis of a special variety of rye called Dankovsky. It provides a minimum level of impurities in the process of purification and distillation, which allows to achieve the maximum possible mild taste with sweet vanilla notes. Quality control is ensured not only due to small production turns, but also manual labor in the manufacturing process.
Water for Belvedere is also special - only artesian and has passed through 11 levels of purification. The exclusivity of this vodka is also explained by fourfold distillation. Upon completion of the cooking process, the product is subjected to strict tasting control. If the slightest violation is detected, the entire batch is subject to destruction.
Passed control samples are poured into specially designed vessels (0.7-1.75 L) and sealed with corks made of natural materials. By the way, the producer in his research decided to go further and produced Belvedere vodka with highlight on the basis of an existing exclusive bottle. The system works on the LED principle. The plastic shell provides the necessary level of protection, and the changeable glow of blue-blue shades cannot but bewitch the softness and nobility.
Variations of the Belvedere
The manufacturer, who prefers even more refined taste notes, offers two variations of the classic Belvedere vodka. These are Belvedere Citrus and Belvedere of Pomeranza. Details below.
Citrus is made through maceration of Belvedere on fresh lemon and lime. The fruits are carefully selected on plantations in southern Spain.
The Belvedere of Pomeranza insist on the limes, tangerines and oranges collected in Spain and Morocco.
The production of these Belvedere variations is under the strict control of French blenders, which a priori means better quality compared to regular flavored vodkas.
Taste characteristics
"Gazebo":
- vanilla, cream, walnut and spices;
- the shade is saturated, velvet with a creamy finish.
Belvedere Citrus:
- lemon and lime;
- saturated notes leave a soft aftertaste.
"Belvedere of Pomeranza":
- a shade of orange and other citrus fruits;
- intense taste gradually turns into soft and leaves light notes on the tongue.
The opinion of tasters
Reviews on Belvedere vodka fully confirm its luxury status. According to tasters, it does not have a specific smell of alcohol and is easy to drink. After its use there is no unpleasant aftertaste or burning in the mouth. Belvedere is so soft that it retains its taste even when it is no longer chilled. In addition, she is good both without a snack and with her.
"Belvedere" is suitable as a complement to hot dishes and can be used in the preparation of cocktails. By the way, the bartender's use of backlit bottles in a darkened club is an aesthetic sight. As for the Belvedere in cocktails, like any luxury vodka, it does not leave an alcoholic aftertaste. The result of the use of this product the next day is also satisfactory, there is a complete lack of a hangover and dry mouth, while maintaining clarity of consciousness.
Price
The price of Belvedere vodka varies depending on the volume of the bottle and the trade margins by region.
The average cost of classic vodka in Moscow is 1300 rubles per 0.5 liter, 1700 rubles. for 0.7 liters and 5000 rubles. for 1.75 liters.
"Belvedere Citrus" is available only in bottles of 0.7 liters. The price for it is in the region of 1300 rubles.
Belvedere Pomarantsa is also produced in 0.7 L bottles. However, its cost may depend on the type of packaging. The standard "Pomeranza" on average will cost 1300 rubles., Gift option - 1200 rubles.
Standing out "Belvedere" in a bottle with light (1.75 l) costs around 5000 rubles.