Champagne is a product that is strictly controlled by territory of origin. That is, they can be called sparkling wine, the material for which is grown only in the French province of the same name. Is this fair? The French, and even more so the people of the Champagne region, think so. And although in other countries no less worthy sparkling wines are made, they are given other names. It can be a Catalan "cava", a "blanket" from the South of France, a "glade" from Italy. But in Russia for the popularity of sparkling wines use the name "champagne".
"Santo Stefano" - one of the examples of the domestic wine market. What do the reviews say about him? What is its price? In this article we will consider the characteristics of this drink. We will also give advice on when, how and with what to serve Santo Stefano champagne.
Manufacturer
The name of the winery producing champagne "Santo Stefano" sounds quite prosaic. This is ZAO NPO Agroservice. The production facilities of this enterprise are located not at all among the green vineyards of the South of Russia. The plant is located in the Moscow region, in the town of Ramenskoye. Raw materials for champagne - imported. What does the manufacturer say about his product? We must give him his due: he is not trying to mislead anyone. On the label, he writes: "wine carbonated drink." That is, it is not champagne. And not even wine. A fortress of eight degrees is proof of this.
But in defense of the champagne "Santo Stefano" we can say the following. The technology of its manufacture was controlled by specialists from Italy. Therefore, the wine drink received such a resounding name that evokes associations with the sunny Apennine peninsula. And NPO Agroservice itself has established itself in the market as a good manufacturer. Its products (cider, wine, carbonated drinks) can be found on store shelves throughout Russia. And all of it is of consistently high quality.
Champagne "Santo Stefano": varieties
The plant produces three types of wine drink with the same name. All of them are packed in beautiful dark glass bottles with an original design. Semi-sweet sparkling wines are respected in Russia. But in the homeland of champagne they prefer the so-called brut - dry. In this article, we “taste” two samples of the NPO Agroservice company. These are the white and pink Santo Stefano carbonated wine drinks.
Champagne, the photo of which you see, looks very decent. A beautiful bottle can serve as a present or decorate a holiday table. There is a golden foil around the neck, a bridle on the cork. The inscription on the label is transcribed in Latin letters: Santo Stefano. The pink variety looks identical. Only the label and foil are made in more reddish tones.
White semisweet champagne ("Bianco Amabile")
It should also be mentioned that all the products of the Agroservice plant are made even from imported, but high-quality raw materials. It lacks preservatives and dyes. White champagne "Santo Stefano" reviews characterize as a stylish soft drink. Its taste is very delicate, balanced. The glass looks like real champagne - light straw in color, with small bubbles and golden reflections. The aroma is as delicate as the taste. It reads notes of chocolate, honey and fresh fruit. The aftertaste is sweet, but not sugary. For an aperitif, for fish or seafood dishes, for dessert - it is always appropriate to serve Santo Stefano. Champagne (photo shows his stylish bottle) is not ashamed to give or decorate a New Year's table with it.
Champagne "Santo Stefano" (pink)
White grape varieties took part in the manufacture of this drink. Champagne got its beautiful rich ruby color due to the contact of the wort with the skin of dark berries. This drink has the same strength as the white fellow. In his fresh bouquet, notes of flowers, red berries, strawberries are read. Taste - perfectly balanced, delicate. Champagne "Santo Stefano" reviews recommend serving with dishes of white meat or fish, as well as a dessert table. This drink is very good as a waif, with fruit. Also, all types of Santa Stefano champagne can be advised to people who drink less and prefer light alcohol. After this wine there is no hangover. Reviews say that champagne does not have a negative effect on the body. Yes, and this product meets the standards of GOST RF.