Abkhazian wines - their choice is huge. The taste and color. But there is among them a semi-sweet red “Lykhny”, which is called “the prince of the wines of Abkhazia”. They drank it back in Soviet times. To this day, it remains one of the most popular and sought after.
Where is Lykhny wine made?
Mountains, clean air, the Black Sea and blue lakes are Abkhazia. It is here that you can relax and enjoy delicious wines. Several grape varieties are grown in Abkhazia. One of them is Isabella, which is used to produce red wine. The other is Tsolikouri, necessary for white.
Grapes have been grown in Abkhazia since ancient times. Even then, drinks made by winemakers were in demand and shipped to Rome. At the moment, “Chegem”, “Bouquet of Abkhazia”, “Amra”, “Apsny”, “Lykhny” - red and white wines - “Dioskuria”, “Anakopia”, “Psou” produce “Sukhumi winery”.
The high quality of Abkhazian wines is confirmed by numerous victories at international and Russian competitions and exhibitions.
Semi-sweet red with hints of strawberries, which has an amazing taste and aroma, this is Lykhny wine. It is made from a grape variety such as Isabella. Named in honor of one of the wine region of Abkhazia Lykhny, which has a unique climate.
Characteristics of the wine "Lykhny"
- Country of origin: Abkhazia.
- Beginning of release: 1962.
- Varietal composition: Isabella 100%.
- Sugar: semi-sweet wine.
- Color: ruby saturated.
- Aroma: fruit and berry.
- Taste: velvety with hints of strawberries with a long finish.
- Strength: 10%.
- Gastronomic combinations: meat dishes, grilled vegetables, various types of cheese, fruits.
How to distinguish natural wine from a fake
Unfortunately, scammers are actively developing their field of activity in the production of Lykhny wine. Reviews of some buyers are negative. Having tasted the drink, they say that “UPI” is felt.
Original wine has the following distinctive features:
- Labels are smooth and bubble free. There is an emblem - a horn and a leaf of grapes.
- The date of production is indicated. She is not on fakes.
- The bottle has a deep neckline at the bottom.
- There is a brand and certification.
- The main composition of wine: 100% Abkhazian grapes, natural sugar and alcohol 9-11%.
- Place of manufacture: Abkhazia.
Interesting Facts
- The drink clearly feels the taste of strawberries, but these berries did not participate in the preparation of the wine.
- Lykhny was created specifically for women, which is why it has such a soft and velvety taste.
- The wine is drunk quite easily. The likelihood of a painful condition after drinking this drink is very low, since the wine is table. The main thing is to know the measure!
- The wine has a sweet taste, but sugar was not used in the manufacture of wine. This taste is achieved due to the sugar content of grapes.
Wine "Lykhny": reviews
Wine lovers note a rather rich taste of this drink, it is easy to drink. Affordable price. A sugary aftertaste is not felt in Lykhna.
Reviews are not very good. Some consumers say that the wine is diluted, it is impossible to drink, like water with alcohol. Overpriced. There are many fakes. This is a wine drink, not wine. Such reviews are left by those who are "lucky" to buy a fake.
So, buyers of wine "Lykhny" reviews leave quite controversial. But most of them are positive. Therefore, you should be careful when buying wine, so as not to run into a fake.