Since 1956, in the Republic of Dagestan in the city of Derbent, an enterprise for the production of wines and spirits has been operating. Derbent Brandy Factory (DCC) is a powerful enterprise engaged in the manufacture of vodka, calvados, table, dessert and liquor wines, as well as cognac products. The latter, there are 15 brands. Judging by the numerous consumer reviews, there is a great demand for cognac distillate - the Derbent Fortress brandy. You will learn about this alcoholic beverage in an article.
A bit of history
The DCC was officially founded in 1956. However, there is an assumption that it began to be created back in 1861. At that time, the first steam winery was opened in the city of Derbent, and alcohol extraction by the owners of the vineyards was carried out according to tax incentives. According to experts, the volume of cognac production grew before the First World War. Since that time, the Prohibition Act came into force, and due to revolutionary unrest, the industry fell into decay. It was only possible to resume the production of cognac and wine products by 1925. After the Great Patriotic War, using the raw material base of private farms and the capacity of the old winery, they created a plant, which they began to operate in 1956. A year later, approved the recipe for a strong drink "Derbent", which became the first branded brandy DCC. Today for lovers of strong alcohol at the plant several types of brandy “Derbent Fortress” are produced. It is named after the ancient sights of Russia, namely the Naryn-Kala citadel.
This structure, according to legend, was erected by Alexander the Great. Read more about these spirits in the article below.
Brandy “Derbent Fortress”
The peculiarity of this alcoholic product is that its strength does not reach 40%, but only 37%. During the production process, technologists use softened water and cognac distillates. The term of their exposure is at least 4 years. The products are equipped with wine alcohol, sugar syrup. You can become the owner of a bottle with this alcohol for 400 rubles.
VS
It is a wine product, the basis for which are wine distillates of their own manufacture. The place for three years of aging was oak barrels. The composition is represented by softened water, cognac distillates, wine alcohol, sugar syrup and simple sugar color. This alcohol has a fresh aroma, which is dominated by shades of oak. Judging by consumer reviews, the brandy “Derbent Fortress VS” has a very bright diverse and harmonious taste. The liquid is transparent and has a characteristic golden sheen. A drink with 40% strength is bottled in 0.25 and 0.5 liter containers.
VSOP
For this wine product, distillates must be aged for at least 4 years. In addition, distillates that are aged more than 6 years are also added to the composition. This alcohol is made on the basis of wine alcohol, sugar syrup and simple sugar color. Products are also aged in oak barrels. Brandy has a light aroma with a predominance of floral and oak shades. A drink with a mild and balanced taste. Golden amber shine is inherent in liquids. Fortress - 40%. For the attention of consumers, this alcohol is presented in bottles of 0.25 and 0.5 liters.
H.O.
Distillate exposure time increased to 6 years. Basic cognac spirits are supplied with an 8-year-old distillate. If you compare this alcoholic drink with the previous ones, then its amber golden color is slightly darker. Products with a rich aroma, in which tarry coffee tones are especially clearly felt. Alcohol with 40% strength has a thick and velvety taste and a long finish. It is bottled with a capacity of 0.25 and 0.5 liters.