In the history of cognac (in particular, in its chapter relating to Soviet times), Georgia was unfairly deprived of attention. And yet it must be admitted that in fact the production of the cognac lovers of the Russian Empire was actually launched in this mountainous country, famous for its sun, vineyards and centenarians. Georgian cognacs of different brands differ in sugar and alcohol content, are produced in different regions, but still have the property that combines them all. In real Georgian cognac, users traditionally always note the presence of dark amber color, a strikingly delicate bouquet and a paradoxical softness of taste with its inherent vanilla hue, which intensifies with aging.
Georgian cognac "Dougladze" is a product of the wine company "Dougladze", founded in 2004. The company specializes in the production of Georgian cognacs and wines. The factory producing Dougladze cognac is located in Tbilisi. It is known that this company is equipped with the latest technology, in addition, the production uses the latest methods of growing grapes. All this contributes to high-quality products. Cognac "Dougladze" was awarded many awards in the field of winemaking.
History
Georgia is a state with the privilege of being among the pioneers of world winemaking. Viticulture in this country originated in the 11th century. The date of the birth of Georgian cognac is considered to be 1865, and this event is associated with the name of the glorious Georgian industrialist Bolkvadze. The entrepreneur created a product with a very good quality, as experts said about it, quality. But world fame came to Georgian cognacs when the famous Sarajishvili set to work, creating an entire empire that monopolized the market. Its traditions have passed through the furnace of time, and today the rich potential of the industry, laid down by its creator, is multiplying.
The representation of Georgian cognacs on the market is not limited to the Sarajishvili brand. New brands appear with enviable regularity. Among them, experts believe, there are also quite worthy samples. According to reviews, cognac "Dougladze" also belongs to those.
Acquaintance
Since 2004, the product has been produced by the Georgian company of the same name, which has 2 highly developed enterprises: a plant in Kakheti that produces primary grape processing, and a plant in Tbilisi that is engaged in secondary production.
Today Dougladze Wine Company LLC is one of the largest alcohol producers in Georgia. By the decision of the shareholders, it was created on the basis of a winery located in Vaziani, functioning since the 1980s. The company was given the name of the legendary winemaker of Georgia - Dmitry Dugladze, who played a crucial role in the development of winemaking in the country and made a significant contribution to building the brand reputation. Today, the founder’s business continues with his sons, whose main merit is the recognition of the brand on the world stage. The plant has modern equipment, it organized production on a huge scale. Cognac "Dougladze" is known not only in the neighboring countries, but also in the world.
The main ingredient for creating the product is grapes of selected local varieties. It is grown in the company's own vineyards and harvested at the time of maximum maturity. The company has magnificent vineyards with an area of up to 300 hectares located in the famous microzones: Kartli, Imereti and Kakheti. The company's vineyards cultivate the legendary autochthonous varieties of Georgian grapes: Tsitska, Saperavi, Rkatsiteli and others, providing a bright and recognizable style of Dougladze products.
Production Features
The use of ancient traditions, as well as the use of advanced modern technologies, as well as the implementation of strict quality control at all production stages ensure the success of Dougladze's products on the market, as well as its victory in prestigious competitions. Today, brandy of this brand is highly sought after both in the domestic market and abroad.
Grape alcohol is aged in huge barrels at the factory. At the end of the stage, the blending masters mix them in accordance with established recipes. Each blend in the brand line is given its own name. Drinks are bottled in classic bottles and reliably sealed.
Quality and taste
Among the main distinguishing features of Dougladze products, users note a recognizable flavor that is woven from exquisite shades of oak, sweet vanilla, baked goods and dried fruits. Older varieties are distinguished by light aristocratic flavoring motifs of spices and skin.
As recommended to serve cognac
Experts recommend serving the drink as a digestif in combination with light snacks, black coffee and a quality cigar. Cognac is bottled in exclusive bottles that differ in figured shape. Specified container volume: 0.5 ml, 0.75 ml. Cospania also presents for sale products in souvenir design packages, which are considered perfect gift options.
Price and consumer opinion
Cognac "Dougladze" reviews are rated quite high. Among its characteristic features, the presence of a noble amber-caramel color, a bright aroma with notes of vanilla, as well as a rich velvety taste with a warming aftertaste are noted. Drink is recommended to serve as a digestif.
The cost of Dougladze cognacs is quite high. This is not surprising, due to the fact that the drink has an excellent profile. Users recommend brand products as a gift for a memorable date or anniversary, as drinks of different ages are included in the line. Cognac can be stored in the bar in reserve, in order to pleasantly surprise guests with it on occasion or, if there is a desire, sip alone. Due to the high quality of the product, many consider Dugladze cognac the most suitable drink for a pleasant stay in a warm company.
Range
The Dougladze cognac line features classic drinks, including young 3- and 5-year-old blends. In addition, the range contains a number of premium cognacs of the age of 12, 14 and 17 years old.
“Dougladze, 5 years old”
- Volume: 0.5 L
- Degree: 40%.
- Exposure time: 5 years.
- Price RUB 691
Cognac "Dougladze, 5" reviews characterize as a drink, characterized by the content of sugar syrup and dye (caramel). The aroma contains sweetness, oak, prunes. Cognac is young, so users call its taste somewhat impudent. The taste notes the presence of sweetness, prunes, tannins, cream shades. The aftertaste is described as astringent and sweet, with notes of prune and walnut. The authors of the reviews called this drink a really good cognac.
"Dougladze Kutaisi" 5 years
- Volume: 0.5 L
- Degree: 40%.
- Exposure time: 5 years.
- Price RUB 691
- Color: light amber.
- Taste: bright.
- Fragrance: pleasant, with soft vanilla notes.
The drink is an exquisite Georgian cognac that does not need any kind of accompaniment, as users assure, beautiful in itself. It has a pleasant, bright, velvety taste and a long warming aftertaste. Users note that the drink has a pleasant grape smell, it is quite easy to drink. The next morning after drinking the hangover syndrome is not felt.
"Dougladze Egrisi" 6 years
- Fortress: 40%.
- Volume: 0.5 L
- Exposure period: 6 years.
- Price: 1,062.
- Color: beautiful amber color.
- Taste: soft, warming, with a long finish.
- Fragrance: very soft, with notes of vanilla.
Unfortunately, this drink is not popular among Russian consumers. The authors of the reviews note the presence of weakly expressed cognac qualities in the product, the presence of vodka taste and smell in it. In the morning, even after a small dose of the drink, as consumers testify, a painful hangover is felt.
“Dougladze Batumi” 12 years
- Volume: 0.5 L
- Degree: 40%.
- Duration of exposure: 12 years.
- Cost: 1 611 rub.
- Color: amber, saturated.
- Taste: bright, velvety, pleasant, with a soft long finish.
- Aroma: rich bouquet with prevailing notes of vanilla.
Dougladze Eniseli, 14 years old
- Volume: 0.5 L
- Degree: 40%.
- Exposure period: 14 years.
- Price: 1 901.
- Color: amber, saturated.
- Taste: soft, rich, velvety, with a long finish.
- Aroma: rich bouquet with notes of vanilla.
Dougladze Tbilisi 17 years
- Volume: 0.5 L
- Degree: 40%.
- Exposure period: 17 years.
- Cost: 2 142 rubles.
- Color: noble amber.
- Taste: pleasant, soft, with a long finish.
- Fragrance: bright bouquet with vanilla notes.
Impression of users about cognac: the drink is very oily, with a moderately alcoholic, spicy, sweet-salty aroma. In tones, the presence of medicinal herbs, roots, balsamic notes, peppers, notes of wormwood and vegetable pickle, light shades of moist oak, vanilla, cinnamon is felt. Cognac, according to users, is drunk quite pleasantly, not impudently. The taste feels light sweetness and pleasant oak astringency. The notes of herbs, marinade, balsam, oak broth, and baked apple are also felt.
Conclusion
Remarkable in its properties, the Dougladze cognac is another indisputable reason for the pride of Georgian winemakers. These products make a significant contribution to the glorification of the republic, known for its legendary cuisine, wines and hospitality.