Dioscuriada is the birthplace of wine. An ancient Greek colony, the center of which was located where the beautiful city is now flaunting - Sukhum, the
capital of Abkhazia. At one time, Dioscuria was one of the main suppliers of "nectar of the Gods" to Ancient Rome. Already from the VI century BC. e. in this area a vine was grown and wine was made from berries that matured well in the warm sun. There is enough evidence for this, except that amphora and jugs with the remains of ancient wines are still found on the territory of the city, as well as throughout the country, and the attitude of the Abkhazians to the drink is different. This is where the story lies.
And the thing is far from the fact that not a single feast is complete without wine (while drinking is not the scourge of the country), the fact is that he is assigned not the role of an alcoholic drink, but the divine role. It is used in both religious and religious rites. During the celebration of the New Year (January 13-14), the head of the family performs a ceremony with wine and kid’s liver, turning to God with a request for prosperity.
After which each member of the family receives a piece of liver and a glass of wine. To this day, in the house of almost every Abkhaz there are clay jugs buried in the ground to store the drink. This is a tribute to traditions, which not only allows us to preserve customs, but also create Abkhazian wine for connoisseurs: “Apsny”, “Lykhny”, “Bouquet of Abkhazia”. By the way, the production plant is located in the city of Sukhum. This is a modern, fully modernized enterprise producing European-level products.
"Apsny" - wine created on the basis of several grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Saperavi, Merlot. It is not very strong, while it has a rich and tart taste, while maintaining refreshing qualities. For many, the characteristic difference of the drink is that it does not give alcohol intoxication, and certainly there is no hangover in the morning (the exception is fakes). Apsny is a wine with a distinctive flavor of strawberry jam and rose petals.
Wine "Lykhny" created from Isabella
grapes , has a colorful Abkhazian hue. The taste of this red semisweet drink is radically different from the usual Isabella wine. It has a light texture and a pleasant aroma of strawberries. Compared to Apsny, Lykhny wine is soft, the finish is light, and relaxation is what you get while enjoying a glass of wine of this variety.
Wine "Bouquet of Abkhazia" - also created from Isabella grapes. Unlike Lykhny, it has a classic taste and aroma corresponding to this variety of grape berries, although some subtle differences and the Abkhazian temperament make it truly unforgettable.
Comparing these three drinks does not make sense. They are beautiful and have their own personality. “Lykhny”, “Bouquet of Abkhazia” or “Apsny” - wine with Abkhazian flavor. Try them all and draw your conclusions, especially since you should not have problems with their acquisition.
“Lykhny”, “Bouquet of Abkhazia” or “Apsny” wine, the price of which is quite reasonable, is presented in stores in all major cities of Russia. It is worth considering only one feature of our market. And it is such that you can buy fake goods even in expensive, specialized stores. Get drinks only in trusted locations. Beware of fakes. Otherwise, you will have a deceptive, negative attitude towards Abkhazian wines.