Wine "Ancient Chersonesos" is produced in sunny Crimea. Its fertile land and mild climate are ideal for growing various grapes intended for the production of noble drinks. The basis of the recipe for “Ancient Chersonesos” is the Saperavi grape, to which the drink owes not only a unique taste, but also a wonderful aroma, density and color.
Tasting notes
Wine "Ancient Chersonesos" ("Inkerman") shows an expressive dark ruby ​​color. Its taste captivates with soft astringency and a luxurious fruit palette. There is a noticeable aftertaste - pleasant, moderately fresh.
The aroma of wine is saturated, it feels hints of ripe fruit, a light flair of southern spices and chocolate.
Interesting Facts
Berries “Saperavi” give the wine “Ancient Chersonesos” a resinous black color. Due to this, in Crimea the drink is called "hot blood of the earth."
Connoisseurs of noble wines compare its taste with the legendary Georgian “Kindzmarauli”. These wines are really similar in taste, velvety and slightly tart.
Wine "Ancient Chersonesos" is aged in oak barrels for six months. For ordinary wines, this aging period is considered to be very long.
Decent quality of the drink was noted by several prestigious awards, including gold and 3 silver medals. At the PRODEXPO-2015 exhibition, which was held in Moscow, the company's products were awarded the Golden Star.
The wine comes in bottles with a capacity of 0.75 liters. Green glass helps maintain a noble ruby ​​hue. Cork cork. On the label of this wine there is an image of the remains of the ancient city of Chersonesus, which are not far from modern Sevastopol.
About the manufacturer
Inkerman vintage wine factory is located in the Crimea. is he was opened in 1961. The production uses fruits from the vineyards of the western regions of the peninsula.
Since ancient times, these places have been famous for the traditions of winemaking, which began to form even in antiquity. People learned to grow grapes in the territory of ancient Chersonesos at the beginning of our era.
At the dawn of the Christian era, people began to master winemaking in Crimean cave cities. Ancient traditions are carefully preserved by modern Crimean winemakers. The Inkerman company, creating the Ancient Khersones wine, seeks to emphasize loyalty to them, as if building a bridge between modernity and antiquity.
Serving to the table
Experts do not recommend over-cooling red wine. "Ancient Chersonesos" best reveals all its tastes and bouquet at a temperature of 11-15 degrees Celsius. Open the bottle immediately before serving.
Perfect combination
The manufacturer recommends serving fried, baked or stewed chicken, goose, duck to this wine. You can complement the composition with a sweet or spicy-sweet fruit or berry sauce.
An excellent option would be a gentle paste from the liver of a bird. The wine is combined with moderately salted cheeses, nuts, honey, grapes. Suitable for wine "Ancient Chersonesos" and game.
Prices
Many fans of Inkerman wines first get acquainted with the brand's products in the Crimea. The price of the wine "Ancient Khersones" ("Inkerman") on the peninsula is an average of 350 rubles, and you can buy it in many stores.
Returning to their hometowns, many seek to find their favorite noble drink on the shelves of familiar supermarkets. In most cases, the search is successful, because the Crimean wines are delivered to Russia and exported to many countries of the post-Soviet camp.
At the same time, the price of Ancient Khersones wine is quite affordable - on average, a 0.75 liter bottle will cost 380-450 rubles.
Wine Reviews
Connoisseurs of Crimean table wines speak well of this drink. The main advantage of the wine "Ancient Chersonesos" is considered by many to be its natural composition. Consumers also like the taste, not too sour, but also not sugary-sweet, as it sometimes happens. The price can not but rejoice.
Many of those who have already appreciated the merits of this drink, consider it one of the best options for a festive feast, a romantic evening or gatherings with friends. But even though the fortress of “Ancient Chersonesos” is small (9-12%), you should not get too involved in it. But in small quantities, natural wine will only benefit.