Wine "Legend of Crimea" - one of the most famous drinks of this wine peninsula. Crimea has always been famous for its amazing and diverse nature, thanks to which it was possible to create delicious wine drinks. After all, Crimea is inseparable from grapes. For many centuries, on this earth, they made unmatched drinks that have had fans all over the world.
The mystery of Crimean wine
Wine "Legend of Crimea" can rightly be attributed to drinks that carry a certain secret. The fact is that initially the Crimean soils are considered areas of risk farming. The fact that grapes will grow there, and besides high-quality, was a big question.
In addition, no wine-growing region has survived as many disasters and cataclysms as Crimea. These lands suffered earthquakes, raids of enemies, wars, as well as a large number of other misfortunes that caused enormous damage to all winemaking and viticulture.
Therefore, it is amazing how, after every such mess, the Crimean wine was reborn like a phoenix bird from the ashes. Wine "Legend of Crimea" is a vivid confirmation of this.
Creating a unique wine
The wine to which this article is devoted is well known to connoisseurs of good drinks. It is worth noting that the Crimean region itself has been famous for several centuries for its strong and dessert wines from vineyards growing along the entire southern coast of the peninsula.
Recently, the tastes of the public have changed somewhat. Crimean winemakers also responded to this. Today, light table wines are held in high esteem. This is what the Legend of Crimea wine is made of.
In the domestic wine world, the company "Legend of Crimea" is well known as one of the leading importers of wine in Russia, Europe and the New World. In 2005, a whole batch of dry and semi-sweet wines, which were produced by numerous partner enterprises, entered the market under this brand.
Since 2010, the cultivation of their own vineyards has been carried out, as well as the construction of a modern winery, where it is planned to organize the processing of grapes and the mass production of sparkling wine.
The ultimate goal of the company is to establish the production of wine from raw materials obtained exclusively in its own vineyards. By production, only technologies that meet international quality standards and the most modern equipment are used. All this leads to economic efficiency of production, makes wine as affordable as possible for the consumer.
Brand development
White wine "Legend of Crimea" began to actively enter the Russian and foreign markets since 1993. It was then that the company of the same name was formed. We managed to establish stable import of wine outside the peninsula very quickly - by 1994 already.
In 2005, quiet wines entered the market, and in 2011 sparkling wines of this brand appeared on the shelves of Russian and Ukrainian stores.
Since 2012, the mass planting of high-quality vineyards. In 2013, a line was opened for the production of cognac from its own raw materials, as well as dessert wines. In 2014, the owners of the company began to build their own factory. A year later, the first phase was put into operation. By 2017, the total vineyard area reached one thousand hectares. By the next year, it is planned to launch the second phase of a modern winery.
Own vineyards
Now more about the vineyards, which grow raw materials for the brand "Legend of Crimea". The location was very successful. This is not surprising, we chose it for a long time and carefully.
Started with 70 hectares of land located between Evpatoria and Sevastopol. The choice was not made by chance, exactly at the same latitude are the world famous French vineyards.
In the first season, eleven experimental varieties were planted, as well as the familiar and beloved Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc.
By 2013, the vineyard area reached almost 140 hectares. Muscat, Merlot and Chardonnay were added to the varieties. The company plans to achieve a mark of 1350 hectares by 2020, among which there will be unique Crimean grape varieties, such as Ekim Kara, White Kokur, and Kefessia.
Sparkling wine
Sparkling wine "Legend of Crimea", according to consumers, is one of the most successful products of this company. This is facilitated by the soil on which the corresponding grapes grow. These are mountain slopes, which are constantly flown by streams of fresh sea breeze. It is in these places near Sevastopol that vineyards for sparkling wines are bred. The high-quality wine of this place for many years even bore the unofficial nickname "Ukrainian Champagne".
Production "Legend of Crimea", which specializes in the manufacture of sparkling wines, is located in the Balaklava region. This is an old factory that appeared back in 1889. A full-cycle enterprise that uses modern technology to produce everyone's favorite champagne.
Among the sparkling varieties there is a unique highlight. This is a sweet muscat pink wine. It is obtained from quite rare varieties called pink nutmeg and hamburg muscat. Also in the product line: white brut, semi-dry and semi-sweet, red semi-sweet, and also muscat white sweet.
Merlot
Wine "Legend of Crimea" Merlot is popular among connoisseurs of Crimean wines. It has a rich bright ruby color. In its aroma notes of blueberry and cherry are easily guessed. The drink has a full and very harmonious taste, which is characterized by freshness and moderate astringency of wine. This wine is recommended to be served with meat hot dishes, as well as cheeses.
About the wine "Legend of Crimea" in the reviews note that it is bottled directly in the Crimea, in the city of Yevpatoriya. It is important that it leaves a pleasant aftertaste. The proportion of alcohol is very standard - 10-12 degrees.
The wine is made from red Merlot. It has an excellent and rich bouquet. In the reviews, those who have already tried it, note that it is guaranteed to appeal to connoisseurs of semi-sweet red wines. Trying it is a must. In addition, the prices of this wine are very affordable.
Cabernet
Wine "Legend of Crimea" Cabernet is made from a special kind of grape "Cabernet Sauvignon". It is grown in the Kachinsky and Sevastopol valleys of Crimea.
The wine has a rich dark ruby color. It has a tart aroma of blackcurrant and cherry. This type of wine is usually served at an optimum temperature of 14-16 degrees. Best suited for game and classic meat dishes.
The aroma of wine contains berry-fruit notes, as well as the taste of dried fruits and raisins. The aftertaste feels unexpected and pleasant bitterness.
Wine "Legend of Crimea" semisweet red
Semisweet table red wine of this brand is one of the most beloved and popular.
The most important advantage, which is noted in the reviews by almost everyone who has already tasted the Legend of Crimea wine, is a very low price with high and decent quality. The case when you can taste a really high-quality drink for relatively little money.
The smell is unobtrusive and very pleasant, fits the dinner optimally. The taste is somewhat tart, but still pleasant.
Cognac "Legend of Crimea"
The company "Legend of Crimea" is famous not only for wine, but also for cognac. Creating this drink, the authors focused on the famous legend about the blacksmith Konstantin. Together with his sons, he managed to save the whole village from the invasion of foreigners. She was at the foot of Mount Kastel in Crimea. Most of all in the area, she was known for her excellent vineyards.
Tales of these vineyards date back to the 13th century, when legends of succulent vines went around the peninsula.
Currently, next to this mountain is the modern city of Alushta. Next to it is the Magliv winery, equipped with the latest technology. The plant begins its history back in the 19th century, when winemaking and viticulture began to actively develop in these places.
It was here that the Legend of Crimea cognac was created from unique raw materials. Grapes are always carefully selected for cognac spirits, and distillation is carried out on the most modern equipment, which is now only available to wine producers. The drink is infused in Limousin oak barrels. All this gives the cognac a rich taste.
Alcohols that are used in the production of cognac deserve special mention. They are blended with unique cognac spirits, which are made in the village where the same Konstantin-smith comes from.
It is believed that it is this rare ingredient that creates a drink that warms the body and soul from ancient times.