“Chegem” - wine, which can rightfully be considered the pride of Abkhazia. What is this drink good for and why do local winemakers speak of it with such respect?
Product Description
In recent decades, the wines of Abkhazia completely stopped talking. They were unjustly forgotten and for a long time remained in the shadow of previously popular products of Crimean winemakers. Over the years, the situation has changed dramatically. After the reconstruction, the leading enterprises of the industry mastered the production of new products. Among them, one can especially distinguish "Chegem." Wine with this name first appeared on store shelves in 2002.
It was named after a small town located in Kabardino-Balkaria. This settlement is located in a picturesque place on the border with Georgia. It was about him that Fazil Iskander wrote at one time. "Chegem" - wine that is made in the best traditions of winemakers in Abkhazia. The raw material for its production is Cabernet grapes. This is red dry wine, the strength of which does not exceed 10-12 degrees. It is distinguished by freshness, unique taste and characteristic deep aroma. It is easy to drink, but you need to do it slowly, savoring every sip.
From the history of winemaking
Abkhazia is a republic with a thousand-year history. Except for some Middle Eastern countries, it was here for the first time that mankind learned about winemaking. This is evidenced by the numerous finds of archaeologists. The formation of the republic as a wine power proceeded gradually. Initially, these were small peasant farms. Later, in the second half of the twentieth century, they merged into larger enterprises, and wine production was put on an industrial footing. These years can be considered the heyday of Abkhaz winemaking. The largest in the republic is considered a plant in Sukhumi. In its production workshops, many kinds of wines are made that have become famous far beyond the borders of their native land. Among them are “Bouquet of Abkhazia”, “Lykhny”, “Apsny”, “Psou” and “Anacopia”. A little later, another worthy instance appeared - “Chegem”. The wine immediately attracted attention and was liked by many for its lightness, delicate aroma and amazing taste.
What does the buyer think?
What do ordinary customers think about Chegem wine? Reviews of most of them about the product are extremely positive. They almost unanimously claim that this product is one of the best.
The drink has a saturated red color. It seems to radiate heat. The taste is a little tart, but not at all cloying, as it may seem. It has a pleasant velvet hue with pronounced fruity notes. Naturally, this is due to the berries themselves, which are grown on local plantations, although the climate of Abkhazia is not particularly suitable for this. The finished product is carefully collected, processed and with the help of unique modern technology turns into a real work of art. No wonder this wine at the Sochi exhibition in 2002 won a bronze medal. This can be considered an excellent start and a good bid for victory in the future. The drink is made in the best national traditions. As you know, in Abkhazia they drink wine every day. It is a compulsory addition to the table in any home. Given all the characteristics of the product and its excellent quality, no one doubts this.
An enviable variety
The wineries of Abkhazia produce many tasty and very worthy products. Anyone can choose the one suitable for themselves. Depending on the variety of berries that go into production, the wines are red and white. Sometimes, raw materials from different regions of the republic are used to enrich the taste. This blend allows you to make the taste of the drink more vivid and versatile. He begins to play with new colors.
At wineries in Abkhazia, as a rule, dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet and dessert wines are produced. Their production technology has been perfected over the years and now embodies the centennial experience of local winemakers. In quality they are not inferior to the famous French or Italian products. Each of them has its own unique features that cannot be confused with anything. This is what distinguishes Abkhazia from the general mass of wine. Chegem is a bright representative of a new generation of drinks. Its taste and organoleptic qualities are respected by many experienced professionals.
Appearance
People have long believed that the better the drink, the simpler the label. This statement is understandable and has a certain basis. Indeed, they say the truth that a good product does not need advertising. Even without this, he will find his buyer. The same can be said about “Chegem” (wine). The photo allows you to consider the container in all details. What does a product look like if it has a real “diamond” inside?
Firstly, the bottle itself. It is made of dark glass and has a standard volume of 0.75 liters. There are two labels on the bottle. They are made in strict gray-violet tones and contain the complete information that the buyer should know about the purchased drink. The neck of this bottle is sealed with a natural cork with a control coating. It can only be opened with a corkscrew, with some effort. The restrained appearance of the label suggests that it is better for the buyer to pay their attention not to a piece of paper, but to what is behind it.
Price of pleasure
Wine "Chegem" is red, dry and does not have a large strength. In part, this affects its price. In retail outlets, a similar product is relatively inexpensive. A bottle of such wine can be purchased for only 450-500 rubles. In principle, this is not so small when it comes to low-grade mass-produced products. But in this case, I mean a drink of decent quality. Despite its category, this table wine deserves the best praise. The pronounced taste of red wine materials seems a little tart, but this does not spoil the overall bouquet. The sugar content in such a drink does not exceed half a percent. This is due to the fact that it completely turns into alcohol as a result of fermentation. The output is a liquid in which nothing prevents from enjoying the natural aroma.
Such a drink can be consumed with food or after a meal. It is well suited for any meat dishes and goes well with different types of cheeses.
Great addition
Abkhazian wine “Chegem” is pleasant to drink even in solitude. Indeed, in order to have fun, it is not necessary to be in a large team. A noble drink will make anyone forget about loneliness and enjoy every precious drop. If friends or good acquaintances are nearby, then the wine magically brings to mind the famous Abkhazian hospitality. Just want to say a beautiful toast and wish others all the best. "Chegem" for this case is best suited. This feature was noticed by many. Perhaps it is she who is the cause of the huge popularity of the drink. Made from natural grapes, it carries the warmth of sunlight and the joy of summer. People who know a lot about wine are happy to buy this product. Perceiving it as an elixir of life, you can literally boost your mood and become more positive in seconds, forgetting for a short time about all the problems and failures.
The undeniable benefits of wine
Dry wine "Chegem", like other drinks from the category of dry, according to experts, has a double effect on the human body. The negative factors include only a hangover. Someone considers it rather tough, but most people are confident that the residual syndrome after drinking vodka is much worse. But the positive properties of this drink is much more. It has anti-stress, tonic, anti-allergic and bactericidal effects. A glass of “Chegem” will help to cope with spring vitamin deficiency and nervous breakdown.
There are cases when a wine solution helped cure people of dysentery. Scientists even set up an experiment and found out that the causative agents of such a terrible disease as typhus die in dry wine. A few minutes are enough for this infection to be completely destroyed. All these examples clearly demonstrate the benefits of dry wines and make their use more informed.