Have you been to Abkhazia? If so, then you should not even explain what the Abkhazian wines are: “Lykhny”, “Apsny”, “Bouquet of Abkhazia”. And if not, then this article is for you. A small but laudatory opus is based on the reviews and opinions of those who have already visited this small country on the Black Sea. They say that it was there that God created paradise on earth, and it is there, among the spiky thuja, palm trees and
tangerine trees , that the vine grows in classic varieties, giving birth to fragrant berries of incredible taste: tender, slightly spicy with a delicate aftertaste. Abkhazia is considered the birthplace of winemaking. At one time, ancient Rome enjoyed exactly the drinks born in Dioscuria (the Greek colony on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus), the center of which was located on the territory of present-day Sukhumi, the
capital of Abkhazia. Wine "Lykhny" is considered the prince of
Abkhazian wines.Start your acquaintance with the country with this particular drink. Only then discover the landscapes with incredibly high mountains, blue lakes, clear waters of the Black Sea. Sitting in the famous Nartaa restaurant on Sukhumi embankment, enjoy Abkhazian music, order khachapuri “boats” and, of course, Lykhny wine. You will enjoy not only the taste of dishes, but also the hospitality of local residents. The main thing is that you will be interested in assessing the attitude of Abkhazians towards wine. They do not treat him like an alcoholic drink, its role is much wider. You could even say that in Abkhazia there is a cult of wine, while there are no problems with drinking in the country.
Wine "Lykhny" is made from Isabella grapes. It would seem that the usual “Isabella” is familiar to everyone, every time I tried a drink based on these almost black berries with a rich taste, especially if I was relaxing on the Black Sea coast. For many, it is more associated with the everyday and the ordinary, sometimes even inappropriate (due to the strong aroma) than with anything unimaginable. But believe me, the Lykhny wine has a completely different hue and aftertaste. From the banal Isabella, it differs radically. Delicate, velvety shade of strawberries, rich tone and aroma of slightly withered roses. Despite the saturation of the grapes, the wine remains quite light, not fortified. A distinctive feature of this drink of the Gods is considered to be a property that gives not alcoholic weakness, but slight relaxation, you can even say bliss.
Abkhazia is a small country, but with a very rich history, traces of which will be revealed to you on its territory. Ancient temples, caves and clay jugs for
storing wine, buried in the earth centuries ago, are on a par with traces of very recent events. Your eyes will not open a polished resort area. No, you will see the real reality with traces of past greatness, traces of explosions and bullets received recently in the struggle for this piece of paradise.
When leaving this beautiful country, do not forget to bring along several bottles of Apsny, Psou, or Lykhny. Wine, the price of which is much lower in the territory of Abkhazia, will remind you of the time spent on the Black Sea coast. Or maybe he will seduce his taste to the trip of those who have not been there.