The New Year is approaching, which means that adult Russians will have a long weekend, children will get long-awaited gifts, and sellers of tangerines, champagne, and white and red wines will get rich. We have already written about how to choose the best champagne, tangerines are waiting for their turn, and today we will talk about the best white and red wines.
The rating of the best Russian wines will be based not on subjective impressions, but on a strict selection of Roskachestvo experts, conducted jointly with the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia. In November 2019, they selected the best Russian wines of 2019 in the price category up to 1,000 rubles from 600 samples.
And we present you with the top ten "white and red" winners. And we gently remind you that abuse of even the best wine is harmful to your health.
The Best Red Wines of 2019
10. Wine of the Taman Peninsula
Still red dry wine
Price — 159 rub./0.75 l
This ruby-red wine with a beautiful cherry hue and no visible impurities is made from Saprevi grapes grown in the vineyards of Kuban.
It has a bright and rich aroma with many shades, a pleasant and complex taste, and a long aftertaste. Experts called this single-variety wine harmonious and very pleasant. And we only have to check their statement empirically.
9. Phanagoria Autochthon Krasnostop
Dry red wine
Price — 550 rub./0.75 l
This wine, with a deep ruby color, is characterized by transparency, moderate intensity of flavor, “slightly rough tannins,” as experts put it, and a long cherry aftertaste.
The aroma of one of the best wines in Russia has notes of prunes, blackcurrants and cherries. An ideal option for a New Year's feast, reminding us that summer with its generous harvest is sure to come.
8. Fanagoria F-Style Saperavi
Dry red wine
Price — 385 rub./0.75 l
And again in the rating of the best red wines is a product of the company "Fanagoria". It will appeal to connoisseurs of bright berry notes, such as dogwood, cherry, chokeberry and pomegranate. And after enjoying the taste, you will still feel a pleasant tart, sourish aftertaste in your mouth for some time.
By the way, the elegant black design of the F-Style Saperavi bottle is no less good than its taste. You won’t be ashamed to give such a wine to your friends for the New Year.
7. Myskhako Estate, Red Blend
Still red dry wine
Price — 438 rub./0.75 l
The Red Blend, made by the family winery Chateau Pinot, is not a single variety, it is made from five grape varieties grown in the “Russian Tuscany” – the Myskhako terroir. These varieties include:
- Cabernet Sauvignon;
- Shiraz;
- Pinot Noir;
- Merlot;
- Marselan.
The noble dark red color of this wine is complemented by a moderately intense aroma and rich taste with notes of blackcurrant and cherry, gradually revealing the flavor of chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla and black pepper. And the aftertaste is harmonious and piquant, as Roskachestvo experts assure us. Let's check?
6. Inkerman Classic Collection Merlot Cabernet
Dry red table wine
Price — 356 rub./0.75 l
One of the best red wines of 2019 according to Roskachestvo is made from two varieties of Crimean grapes - Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Connoisseurs of good alcohol will be pleased with its ruby color, velvety and harmonious taste and long aftertaste.
This wine goes well with cheeses and meat dishes, does not make you drunk (from one glass) and does not make you dizzy, but may seem slightly tart.
5. Fanagoria F-Style Cabernet
Dry red wine
Price — 365 rub./0.75 l
Once again, a wine brand beloved by many Russians has appeared in the rating of the highest quality wines. Beautiful bottle design, very rich taste and long berry aftertaste - all this is about F-Style Cabernet. It is part of the line of monovarietal wines from the category of "protected geographical name".
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes used to make the F-Style Cabernet line are grown in the delta of the mouth of the Kuban River, where an ancient tectonic fault runs. This explains the unique organoleptic qualities of F-Style wines.
The manufacturer promises that in the aroma we will feel violet, cherry, blackberry, black currant and green tea leaves. But even if your nose is stuffy, your taste buds will still be pleased with this wine. After all, its taste reveals the same notes as its aroma.
4. Estate P Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry red table wine
Price — 447 rub./0.75 l
Everything about this wine is rich, from the deep ruby color of the drink, to its aroma, to its taste and spicy aftertaste.
The aroma reveals "black" notes - black currant, prune, chokeberry and cherry. And in the taste, berry tones are revealed in their entirety. Expressed, but not strong acidity is complemented by soft fruity shades. This wine can be recommended both for a quiet family feast, with sausage and meat dishes, and for a New Year's corporate party.
3. Villa Star Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry red wine
Price — 500 rub./0.75 l
The grapes for this wine were grown in the Rostov region, in the wine-making estate "Villa Zvezda". Roskachestvo tasters highly appreciated the transparency and purity of the color of the noble drink, as well as its intense taste and aroma.
The taste palette of this wine is dominated by notes of dried berries, prunes and a pleasant acidity. And the aroma initially reveals notes of black berries, to which cloves, vanilla, black pepper and coffee are gradually added.
Villa Zvezda is best suited for beef, sharp cheeses, lamb and other types of meat.
2. Valley of the Don Merlot Elbuzd
Still dry red wine
Price — 650 rub./0.75 l
Harmony is the word that can describe the aroma and taste of this worthy representative of the best dry red wines of Russia. Before going on sale, it is aged for over 9 months in French oak barrels. This good red wine is a monovarietal wine, the grapes are grown in the Azov region, on the banks of the Elbuzd River, which gave the company its name.
Professionals talk about the soft, rounded tannins in the taste of Merlot Elbuzd, as well as the taste of red currant, cherry and blackberry. The aftertaste is spicy, warm, and the aroma evokes associations with vanilla, cherry, blackberry and wood.
1. Inkerman Collection Grand Reserve Cabernet Kachinskoe
Aged dry red wine
Price — 831 rub./0.75 l
The winner of the best red wines of 2019 rating was liked by experts for its pure varietal aroma, combining freshness and softness. And most importantly, for its mature taste with notes of barrel aging, which harmoniously combine with fruit and berry shades.
This collection from Inkerman is part of the Sevastopol winemaking zone, and only the company’s most aged and best Russian wines are included in it.
The Best White Wines of 2019
10. Fanagoria Author's Aligote-Riesling
Dry white wine
Price — 395 rub./0.75 l
The rating is opened by a very delicate and not sour alcoholic drink, and it is precisely for the pronounced sourness that many do not like dry wines. In the refined aroma, fresh herbs and citrus fruits are felt, and the taste is refreshing and light. Even the golden color of the "Author's Aligote-Riesling" immediately disposes to itself.
By the way, the raw materials for this wine were collected by hand, which the manufacturer did not fail to indicate on the label.
9. Kokur of the Sun Valley
Dry white wine
Price — 464.5 rub./0.75 l
And this good white wine will certainly appeal to lovers of alcohol with a sourness. It is quite noticeable in "Kokur", and the fresh aroma is associated with rural spaces and fresh hay for some, and with greenery and herbs for others.
After a sip, there remains a bitter-citrusy aftertaste of medium duration.
The drink is very easy to drink, but despite its traditionally low strength for white wines (13%), you should not abuse it.
8. Fanagoria Author's Chardonnay-Sauvignon
Dry white wine
Price — 410 rub./0.75 l
Of course, the rating of the best white wines of 2019 according to Roskachestvo could not do without the products of the company "Fanagoria". The wine, which tasters gave 8th place, has a transparent yellow-straw color, and the grapes for it were grown on the Taman Peninsula. It was collected by hand, if you believe the information on the product label.
The taste clearly shows fruity-citrus harmony with a creamy shade, and the aroma of the drink is sweet, with candy notes. The long aftertaste has a grapefruit bitterness.
On the festive table, “Author’s Chardonnay-Sauvignon” will be an ideal complement to fish and seafood.
7. Kuban-Vino Chateau Taman Rkatsiteli Muller Thurgau
Dry white table wine
Price — 199.99 rub./0.75 l
If you don't like too soft taste and want wine with a bright flavor, refreshing and at the same time inexpensive, then choose this wine with a long name - you won't go wrong. By the way, Rkatsiteli and Müller Thurgau are grape varieties selected for the blend of the drink.
The acidity in "Chateau Tamagne Rkatsiteli Müller Thurgau" is medium, the bitterness is also expressed, but not excessively. And the aftertaste leaves a sweetness of fruits.
6. Fanagoria Author's Chardonnay-Aligote
Dry white wine
Price — 420 rub./0.75 l
This wine from the "Author's Series" has earned many positive reviews for its beautiful yellow color with a greenish tint, intense floral-fruity aroma and quite strong acidity.
The taste reveals herbal tones, red fruits and citrus. "Author's Chardonnay-Aligote" from "Fanagoria" is an ideal companion for cheeses, chicken and fish dishes.
5. Stary Krym Sauvignon Sauvage
Dry white wine
Price — 412.75 rub./0.75 l
Roskachestvo experts rated the taste of this wine as pleasant and harmonious, well-balanced. This is a single-variety alcoholic drink, the grapes for which (and this is the Sauvignon Blanc variety) were grown in sunny Crimea.
The complex aroma reveals the smell of fruit and bread crust. And the taste is a mixture of grapefruit bitterness with a slight sourness of white berries. The aftertaste is of medium length, also with bitterness.
4. Burnier #FoTeB
Dry white table wine
Price — 506 rub./0.75 l
The vineyards of Krasnodar Krai are among the best in the Russian Federation. And it was on the territory of the "breadbasket of Russia", in the village of Natukhaevskaya, that the Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc grapes were harvested, which were used to make the white wine "#ForYou".
Its aroma has notes of fruits and meadow herbs, and its taste has a soft citrus sourness. The aftertaste of this wine is not very long, but very pleasant.
3. Fanagoria Cru Learmont Chardonnay
Aged dry white wine
Price — 555 rub./0.75 l
This white wine, impeccable in its appearance and taste, has a light straw color with shine and a pure varietal taste with a characteristic slight bitterness.
As for the aroma, some connoisseurs even detected sea buckthorn juice in it, as well as apples, pear, dried fruits and lemon zest. It sounds quite tasty, and such a wine is definitely worth trying for yourself, especially if there are good discounts on it before the New Year holidays.
2. Golubitskoe Estate Chardonnay
Dry white wine
Price — 668.75 rub./0.75 l
This white wine is not a budget wine, but its price is justified by its complex and delicious aroma, dominated by linden blossom and peach, as well as a deep taste with a balanced combination of berries and fruits, and a long, slightly bitter-citrusy aftertaste.
This wine is made at the Villa Romanov winery, which is equipped with the latest technology. It has equipment from Italy, and the wine is aged in French oak barrels in huge cellars with a total area of 3,000 m².
1. Chateau Tamagne Reserve Riesling
Aged dry white wine
Price — 571.5 rub./0.75 l
Surprisingly, the winner of the top 10 best white wines of 2019 costs less than its closest competitor, Golubitskoe Estate Chardonnay.
This good white wine of geographical designation won the hearts of the jury with its clean and balanced aroma with fruity notes and candy sweetness, its pleasant to the eye yellow-straw hue with sparkle and, of course, its taste. In it you can feel sour green apple and lime, and in the aftertaste - a slight sweetness.
The manufacturer recommends serving this wine with veal, seafood, dishes containing curry seasoning, game, offal and sea fish.
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