New Year's holidays are coming. This is the time to think about aperitifs suitable for these joyful events. Someone is going to spend the New Year in the warm atmosphere of home comfort, someone wants to "hang out" in the company of friends, and someone was lucky to plan the holidays with their loved one.
Definitely, any company welcomes a little sparkling wine, which, in principle, is almost one of the symbols of the New Year festivals in Russia. For such an event, of course, I want something unusual. Perhaps it's time to think about choosing a unique product in the alcohol market - blue champagne.
Bright aperitif
Nature rarely spoils us with a variety of exotic shades. Blue champagne is very rarely found in its natural form, but now you can even find natural blue champagne on store shelves! In this article, we will focus on two products with such characteristics.
Blue champagne Blanc de Blue Cuvee Mousseux, Brut
This sparkling drink has become a pioneer among the wines of this unusual color. Wine this refers to the premium class of wine alcoholic products. It is made from Chardonnay grape variety and blueberry extract. An elegant bottle of blue champagne conceals a seductive aroma and a slightly "crisp", delicate taste of a refined drink.
Without a doubt, this aperitif will attract the views of all guests and decorate a solemn event. The attractive and captivating look of blue champagne also goes well with wedding ceremonies, just in case it emphasizes the significance of the event.
Interesting Facts
For the production of blue champagne "Blanc de Blue" grapes are used, which grows in Northern California. This region is famous for its cool Pacific breezes.
It is here that there are all conditions for growing the amazing Chardonnay with pronounced varietal characteristics. Collect it early, before it reaches its maximum maturity. This emergency collection is due to the fact that during this period the berries contain less sugar, which allows to achieve a low percentage of alcohol in the drink.
Charm method
This method is involved in the manufacture of blue champagne Blanc de Blue. It consists in the following: grapes are pressed, subjected to primary fermentation in special tanks made of stainless steel, after the fermentation process, wine is filtered, to which blueberry extract is added, giving the drink a soft, velvety color.
Reviews about blue champagne are only enthusiastic: everyone notes a magnificent combination of classic semisweet wine with an unusual presentation, its lightness and richness. This magnificent brut won the love of both the middle class and people from higher circles. Light wine can turn your head in an explosive taste and add aesthetics to the festive interior.
In 2015, Blanc de Bleu Cuvee Mousseux, Brut was awarded a gold medal at the International Wine Festival in China.
Blue Moscato Don Luciano - the blue champagne of your dreams!
This sparkling drink has become one of the followers of the “blue wave” “Blanc de Blue.” Blue champagne Don Luciano - wine, characterized by an attractive blue hue with a fine perlage.
This product has established itself among the best thanks to its fresh taste with a fruity note (lychee), lively acidity and a harmonious finish. As lovers and tasters say, this sparkling wine has a rich, elegant aroma, dominated by melon, watermelon and rose petals. This champagne will decorate any holiday table and will serve as an excellent accompaniment to desserts or a fruit table.
It is interesting
Don Luciano Blue Moscato is considered one of the elegant sparkling wines, it catches your eye from the very first second thanks to the unusual blue color and beautiful packaging. For its production, the grape variety Moscatel is used, which grows in the La Mancha region in the company's vineyards. Like Blanc de Blue, vinification is carried out using the Charm method.
The company Garcia Carrion itself appeared back in 1890. This fact proves the quality of products that have passed through the “fire and ice” of several generations. The founder of the company is Jose Garcia Carion, in whose honor the company was named. This is the great-grandfather of the current owner of the company. It was he who created the huge vineyard for the production of wine in order to export it for sale in France. Over the years, the winery has grown and gained recognition as one of the best wine producers in Spain. The Carion family, being the owners of the brand, initially put their product on sale right on the estate, where the production of this wine originated. In the nineteenth century, wine production increased, and a family of entrepreneurs led by Jose Garcia set about building another winery that was supposed to facilitate the export of products.
It is noteworthy that the company ranked fifth among the most popular wine brands in the world. To date, wines from the "Garcia Carion" are put up for sale on five continents (in 130 countries!). Thanks to a combination of modern technology and traditional wine-making methods, Garcia Carrion wines are not only of excellent quality, but also at a fairly affordable price. We can say that this is a budget version of Blanc de Blue.
Ready for the holiday!
Armed with Blanc de Bleu Cuvee Mousseux or Don Luciano Blue Moscato, you will not lose, because the festive atmosphere is already provided for you! You can go broke and take the first option (cost about 1700 p.) Or its budget counterpart costing about 700 p, but the difference in quality of the two products is not so dramatic - the price often consists of a big name. Fill your life with bright things this year and be happy!