There are several factories in Russia where sparkling wine is produced of rather good quality. But unfortunately, not every one of them boasts the oldest history of occurrence.
The history of the plant from creation to the present day
One of the oldest enterprises in Dagestan is the Derbent Sparkling Wine Factory. The enterprise has fully preserved all the traditions of Dagestan winemaking, while supplementing it with modern technologies.
The factory, founded in the 19th century, is located in the southernmost point of Russia, between the most beautiful mountains of the Caucasus and the Caspian Sea. A warm climate with long summers and mild winters and fertile soils create ideal conditions for growing grapes and harvesting a good harvest.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, “Derbent sparkling wine factory”, as well as for most state-owned enterprises, faced hard times. Production facilities were almost completely stopped. A new life for the plant began only in 2006, immediately after its transfer to private ownership.
The company carries out a full production cycle: from growing, collecting and processing its own grapes to the production of sparkling wine. The heart of the plant is the cellar. It is here that the best “Derbent” champagne of the republic is carefully stored. Today, the company produces 200 thousand bottles of wine and champagne per day.
Vineyards and Wine Production
Until 2009, the enterprise did not have its own vineyards. All wine materials necessary for the production were purchased abroad. In the same year, the plant leased 1,000 hectares of land. They planted seedlings of grape varieties Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Aligoté, Augustine, Riesling and others. After 3 years, an additional 300 hectares were leased. For irrigation of vineyards, a drip irrigation system is used .
The process of creating champagne begins with the grape harvest. Experts say that only a real winemaker remembers the taste of all varieties of berries. Work on a bouquet of the future drink called “Derbent” champagne begins in the mind. This is a creative process that requires not only knowledge and experience, but also inspiration. In addition, the plant has a workshop for preparing champagne, still wine, a biochemical workshop.
Today, the company has modern equipment, which made it possible to automate the production and bottling of wine as much as possible.
“Derbent” champagne: assortment
A wide range of products of the plant allows everyone to choose a sparkling drink to their taste. The most popular brands of such a drink as Derbent champagne:
- “Russian” semisweet - light straw color, developed bouquet and harmonious taste with precision characterize this sparkling wine. In confirmation of this - more than 20 awards at all-Russian competitions.
- Semi -sweet sparkling pink - champagne obtained from different grapes in a souvenir bottle.
- "Grizzly Caspian" - sparkling wine of its own brand. It has a greenish color and a developed bouquet.
- Brut is a sparkling wine that is produced according to the technology traditional for champagne. It really plays in a glass, and on the lips leaves a pleasant aftertaste of fresh grapes.
- Semi-sweet white champagne “Derbent” - sparkling wine from Pinot grape varieties (40%), Sauvignon (30%), Riesling (25%), Cabernet (5%).
- “Emperor” - champagne of light straw color, prepared according to traditional technology.
- Sparkling red - “Derbent” champagne from red grape varieties such as Cabernet, Pinot Fran, Merlot. It has a rich velvety taste with pronounced shades of black currant and cherry.
All champagne from the Derbent Sparkling Wine Factory is bottled except traditional 750 ml containers in souvenir and crystal bottles. Their volume is 375 ml, as well as 6, 3 and 1.5 liters.
Russian champagne Derbent: price
All champagne produced by the Derbent Sparkling Wine Factory is in an affordable price category. The low cost is due to the fact that all production is concluded within the framework of one enterprise. Here they grow grapes and make champagne directly. How much will it cost to implement?
Favorite by many “Russian” champagne “Derbent”, the price of which is set at 150 rubles per 750 ml, is the most popular drink. The cost of a larger bottle will be correspondingly higher.
Sparkling red champagne will cost more, about 300 rubles per bottle. Approximately the same price is set for sparkling dry white brut wine. Each bottle is sealed with a natural cork stopper.