What a feast without Georgian wines and cognacs? And if we are talking about the Georgian cognac "Treasure of Tiflis", according to fans, this is an occasion to sit down at the table. Tourists often travel to be surprised and enjoy Georgian hospitality, breadth of soul, the ability not only to eat deliciously, but also to drink beautifully.
Cognac in Georgia (stories)
The beautiful alluring Georgia, with its surprisingly warm and hospitable climate and smiling and friendly people, is a small but significant state of the Western Transcaucasia that flourishes under the auspices of St. George. In its native language is called Sakartvelo.
Many visitors will be surprised here - from unique landscapes, a warm subtropical climate, an amazingly rich flora to the highest level of reverence for one’s culture and following ancient traditions.
To know and fall in love with this country, it is enough to come for the first time, but then a heart warmed by the sun, friendliness, the national Georgian feast with obligatory chants, Georgian wine and the unique Georgian cognac “Tiflis Treasure”, reviews of which really equate the drink to the treasures of local winemakers.
Cognac or brandy?
The production of wines and cognacs in Georgia has always been the most widespread and profitable. Unique in its characteristics drinks made from local grape varieties were considered a welcome gift for any reason and the best offer for a friendly and business feast.
The situation with cognacs is also interesting. It is known that, according to international rules, a French drink is called a skate made in a patented way in the province of France of the same name. But even taking into account the historical nuances, the story will still be about cognac.
The first producer and supplier of Georgian cognac drinks at the beginning of the 19th century was the industrialist Georgy Bolkvadze. His cognac drinks were popular, but could not reach the heights in the world market as cognacs produced in the production of David Sarajishvili. Thanks to his scientific approach, the involvement of the best botanists, chemists, soil scientists from local grape varieties Tsitska, Goruli, Rkatsiteli, Chinuri, Tsolikouri through double distillation and subsequent aging in Georgian oak barrels, it was possible to create unique, light, refreshing, aromatic cognac spirits.
The first treasure is a 3-year-old cognac
It is precisely these cognac spirits that have no analogues that are the components of the blend for the well-known series “Treasure of Tiflis”.
The main tone of the “Tiflis Treasure” cognac is 3 stars - woody, then light spicy and almond notes are revealed, and the caramel-vanilla aftertaste only kindles the desire to still enjoy this unusual drink. Dark amber overflows of cognac in a glass, delicate aroma from aging in oak barrels perfectly brighten up a pleasant evening.
Reviews about cognac “Treasure of Tiflis” (3 years) are left by those who more than once were able to appreciate this harmonious drink. Connoisseurs of ordinary brandy themselves drink it with pleasure, treat their friends at every opportunity and recommend it to those for whom the phrase “Georgian brandy” is not very familiar.
Second treasure - 5 stars
As you know, 5 stars - this means that the youngest cognac alcohol in the composition of the drink is 5 years old in barrels. It is for this reason that the five-year-old Georgian cognac “Tiflis Treasure”, according to reviews, has a dry, slightly sweet and warm taste. A delicate floral aftertaste harmoniously shaded by woody notes. Having swallowed yet, you can catch the shades of sour dried apricots and sweet raisins. And if you slightly warm it up, then the spirituality of the drink will fully affect its taste characteristics.
The rich, deep amber color of the drink, shimmering in a classic cognac glass, is admired, as is the history of the ancient city in whose honor it was named. Indeed, the 5-star Treasure of Tiflis cognac receives extremely positive reviews.
Harmony in taste and design
Like the original Georgian culture, labels and packaging for the Tiflis Treasure brandy are remembered for their uniqueness. The design is based on traditional national ornaments. Gift wraps are so beautiful that I don’t want to open them. Moreover, there is something to see - the contours of the four foundations of Georgian traditions are drawn in gold on a white background. These are symbols of the hospitality of the people, their centuries-old traditions and unique history.
The bottle design is also carefully thought out, and it looks like a young girl in a gold festive national dress. Cognac in such packaging will always be the main decoration of any festive table.
The traditional strength of the drink is 40% alcohol, the volume is 0.5 and 0.7 liters. But on the shelves and in online stores, you can often find only 0.5 liters. So it’s worth taking a little more immediately.
True manufacturer quality
Cognac “Treasure of Tiflis” collects reviews not only in Russia, although the brand itself belongs to PJSC Beluga Group (BELUGA GROUP), formerly called the “Synergy Group”. The drink is made in Kakheti by the Kakheti Traditional Wine Making Company (KTW) from local grape varieties of the oldest wine-growing region in western Georgia.
In Kakheti, the manufacturing process is different in that clay jugs, qvevri, are used to ripen drinks and wort. They are buried in the ground, thereby creating ideal conditions for the aging and preservation of the wine drink.
For fans of the national drinks of the sunny country, there are several specially designed tourism projects, which necessarily include a visit to wineries with tasting. This is how you can try and evaluate the reviews about the Tiflis Treasure brandy, so that when you return home, you can clearly distinguish possible fakes on the shelves of store shelves.
Availability in the Russian market
The BELUGA GROUP company has an impressive portfolio of global alcohol brands. This opens up the opportunity to present products in almost all popular network or large retail outlets throughout the country. And a high level of demand for the delivered products allows us to adjust prices in favor of the end consumer. So, for example, the price of Tiflis’s Treasure 5 years (0.5 L) is in the budget range from 700 to 1000 rubles. Absolutely reasonable price for guaranteed excellent quality of the drink.
The popularity of the Tiflis Treasure series of cognacs is adding to the reviews of the manufacturer - Kakheti Traditional Wine-Making Plant. This is a modern production facility with a high level of equipment, the most stringent control of compliance with old recipes and the quality of the product.
The correct price and excellent quality of the drink make it popular and sought after by connoisseurs of delicious and beautiful feasts. This is the reason that sometimes the product is not on the shelves, but is always in the product range. You just need to wait a little sometimes to buy an already beloved drink.
How to shade the amenities of cognac
A traditional Georgian feast involves a lot of fresh vegetables and juicy meat dishes. It is the best suited for enjoying the cognacs of the Tiflis Treasure series.
And the addition of national spices to the meat will be perfectly balanced by a light vanilla flavor, which is typical for Georgian cognac drinks.
There are lovers of snacks "Nikolashka". A recipe for a dowry from Nicholas II - on a slice of lemon with a little ground coffee and sugar. But connoisseurs categorically do not recommend serving lemon to cognac.
In general, cognac, brandy is better to drink without hearty snacks. So the drink can fully open and be remembered for its taste nuances. Warmed by hand, a slightly cool deep amber color of the Tiflis Treasure brandy will respond with lightness and pleasant noble notes. For this, the drink should be used as a digestif, that is, after a meal, to improve the digestive process.
And if you add cognac to pastries or a marinade for meat, a sauce for a fish dish, then the treat will definitely be remembered by the guests, and the recipe will be lured.
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