Georgian cognacs are considered to be peculiar drinks, since real cognac is produced in France. But still, this alcohol has its own characteristics, it has a good taste and aroma. The grapes in Georgia grow bright and bold, it contains the greatness of the mountains and the brightness of the subtropical sun. For example, cognac "Old Kakheti", reviews of which are mostly positive, is distinguished by its peculiar taste.
A bit of history
The history of this alcoholic beverage begins in the nineteenth century. At that time, the famous winemaker Antimoz Chkhaidze founded a cognac factory in Guria. He built cellars in which wine spirits were dug in wooden barrels dug into the ground. A hundred years later, the Kakheti traditional winemaking company was founded in this place, which used all the old secrets and technologies in the manufacture of alcohol.
The manufacturer was so concerned about the quality of his products that he created the so-called council of seven elders, which consisted of representatives of the country's oldest wine dynasties. Members of this council are tasting drinks that are planned to be produced. If one representative does not seem tasty enough, then he is sent for revision. Therefore, the manufacturer produces high-quality cognacs under the brand name "Old Kakheti". They received high awards at competitions and positive reviews among a large number of consumers.
Description
The Old Kakheti cognac is produced, reviews of which will be discussed below, from wine materials based on grapes of the “Rkatsiteli” variety, which has a rich aroma and a sophisticated multifaceted taste. This alcohol is made in the old way and aged in special oak barrels. Pour the drink after it was tasted by the Council of Elders. Alcohol is bottled in branded containers. Above the label are two relief inscriptions in Russian and Georgian.
In Georgia, this drink is consumed from sniffers in portions of fifty milliliters, and it is served with spicy meat dishes. There are several types of Old Kakheti cognac: 5 years, 7 years, 10 years, 17 years, as well as 3 and 4 years. The main feature of this alcohol is its mild taste with notes of vanilla, which after four years becomes much brighter. The oak variety from which barrels for storing alcohol are made affects its aroma.
Production technology
Georgian brandy "Old Kakheti" is created using old technology. “Rkatsiteli” grape berries are crushed with a press and fermented into wine. It is further distilled twice in an alambike - a copper distillation cube with additional capacity. The resulting alcohols stand in oak barrels from three to seventeen years. Then the future alcoholic beverage is blended, that is, alcohols of different aging are mixed.
At the same time, there is no basic recipe for mixing spirits; a special person is responsible for this, who selects the most successful combination. Then all the components are well mixed and aged in barrels for four to twelve months. Only then ready cognac "Old Kakheti", description which is shown above, bottled.
Kinds
Cognac of this brand is of several types, depending on the exposure time of alcohols:
- Exposure is three years. This drink is made in Georgia from special materials and aged in oak barrels for three years. It has an amber rich color, aroma with notes of walnut and vanilla, grapes and spices, the taste is pleasant and elegant.
- Four years of aging. This alcohol of amber color with reflections of gold. In a harmonious taste there are notes of oriental dried fruits, the aroma of hazelnuts and spices.
- Cognac "Old Kakheti" 5 years of exposure is golden amber color. It has a rather rich aroma with notes of flowers and berries, chocolate and a harmonious taste with hints of honey and almonds. All this gives the drink a special expressiveness.
- Exposure seven years. This cognac is endowed with a golden copper color. Its taste is very delicate and elegant, notes of vanilla and chocolate, candied nuts and peaches are felt. The aroma of the drink contains shades of flowers and dried fruits. In general, alcohol is expressive and soft, its taste is fresh and deep.
- Exposure ten years. Alcohol is present in the drink. Aged in oak barrels for ten years. Therefore, cognac has a dark saturated color, the taste of chocolate and vanilla with hints of peaches. The aroma of alcohol is unforgettable and rich.
- Seventeen years of aging. This cognac "Old Kakheti", the manufacturer of which took care of the quality of the product, has a soft finish, despite the long exposure. It combines the taste of shades of chocolate, oak, sweet grapes.
"Old Kakheti": composition, nutritional value, price, storage conditions
Contains cognac "Old Kakheti", reviews about which are good, natural ingredients. This includes cognac distillates that are aged in special barrels. The nutritional value of this alcohol is two hundred and thirty kilocalories per hundred grams of product. It has a delicate rich taste with notes of spices, chocolate and fruit. The price of the ridge depends on the duration of its exposure and the volume of the container. So, cognac "Old Kakheti" cost has from three hundred to five thousand rubles. On average, the price for a small bottle of two hundred and fifty grams is about four hundred rubles, for a bottle of half a liter - a thousand rubles, and seventeen-year-old alcohol has the highest cost - five thousand rubles.
The term of this drink with proper storage is unlimited. Cognac is stored in ventilated rooms that do not have extraneous odors at an air temperature of at least five degrees Celsius. Humidity should be no more than eighty-five percent.
Reviews
Mostly cognac "Old Kakheti" reviews has good. Many consumers note that more mature alcoholic drinks have a pronounced brutal taste due to tannins. The cognac smells of vanilla, fresh grass and chocolate. Some say that you don’t need to eat alcohol right away, it is recommended to enjoy the full aftertaste with hints of almonds, honey and dried fruits. The five-year-old cognac is most popular, as it has a good combination of quality and price.
Thus, the color and taste of alcohol depends on how many years it has been aged. But each of them has a warming grape taste and a pleasant aftertaste. This alcoholic drink is drunk easily and is tolerated without unpleasant consequences, if you use it in doses. The only negative is that some consumers report unstable high containers that are easy to overturn.
Summary
Cognac 10 and 17 years of aging are well suited for those who prefer delicate bouquets, harmonious taste and aroma. The five-year-old drink is especially popular. This alcohol (like any other) can not be consumed by children, adolescents and pregnant women, as well as those who have diseases of the central nervous system, liver and kidneys and other digestive organs.