How do consumers evaluate Russian champagne "Santo Stefano"?

Champagne is a product strictly controlled by the territory of origin. That is, they can be called a sparkling wine, the material for which was grown only in the French province of the same name. Is this fair? The French, and even more so in the Champagne region, believe that yes. And although other countries produce no less than worthy sparkling wines, they are given other names. This could be Catalan "kava", "blanket" from the South of France, "proseco" from Italy. But in Russia, for the popularity of sparkling wines, the name "champagne" is used.

"Santo Stefano" is one of the samples of the domestic wine market. What do they say about him? What is its price? In this article we will look at the characteristics of this drink. We will also give advice when, how and with what to serve champagne "Santo Stefano".

Manufacturer

The name of the winery, which makes champagne "Santo Stefano", sounds rather prosaic. This is CJSC "NGO Agroservice". The production facilities of this enterprise are not located 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 are imported. What does the manufacturer say about his product? We must give him his due: he does not try to mislead anyone. On the label, he writes: "wine carbonated drink." That is, it's not champagne. And not even wine. Fortress eight degrees - that's proof.

But in the defense of champagne "Santo Stefano" we can say the following. The technology of its manufacture was controlled by specialists from Italy. Therefore, the wine drink and received such a sonorous name, which evokes associations with the sunny Apennine peninsula. Yes, and the "NGO Agroservice" has established itself in the market as a good producer. Its products (cider, wine, carbonated drinks) can be found on store shelves all over Russia. And all of it is of consistently high quality.

Champagne "Santo Stefano": varieties

The plant produces three types of wine drink with this name. All of them are packed in beautiful bottles of dark glass with an original design. In Russia, semi-sweet sparkling wines are respected. But in the homeland of champagne they give preference to the so-called brut - dry. In this article we "taste" two samples of the firm "NGO Agroservice". It is white and pink wine carbonated drinks "Santo Stefano".

Champagne, the photo of which you see, looks very dignified. A beautiful bottle can serve as a present or decorate a festive 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 products of the Agroservis plant are made from imported, but high-quality raw materials. It lacks preservatives and colorants. White champagne "Santo Stefano" reviews characterize as a stylish soft drink. Its taste is very gentle, balanced. In the glass it looks like real champagne - light straw color, with small bubbles and golden gleams. The aroma is as gentle as the taste. It reads notes of chocolate, honey and fresh fruit. The aftertaste is sweet, but not sugary. For an aperitif, to dishes of fish or seafood, for dessert - it is always appropriate to give "Santo Stefano". Champagne (photo shows his stylish bottle) is not ashamed to give or decorate the New Year's table.

Champagne "Santo Stefano" (pink)

In the production of this drink, white grape varieties participated. Its beautiful saturated ruby champagne color was obtained thanks to the contact of wort with the skin of dark berries. This drink has the same strength as that of a white colleague. In his fresh bouquet read notes of flowers, red berries, strawberries. The taste is perfectly balanced, gentle. Champagne "Santo Stefano" reviews recommend to serve dishes with white meat or fish, as well as a dessert table. This drink is very good as a dehydration, with fruit. Also, all kinds of champagne "Santa Stefano" can be advised to people who drink low and prefer a light alcohol. After this wine there is no hangover syndrome. Reviews say that champagne does not have a negative effect on the body. And this production corresponds to the standards of GOST of the Russian Federation.