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"Lefkada", wine: white dry, red dry. Varieties of grapes for winemaking
The winery "Lefkadia" is a worthy alternative to expensive French wines. The uniqueness of this wine lies in the varieties of grapes, in the placement of vineyards, and in the technological process. Do you know about the wines of "Lefkada" yet? Then the following information is for you.
General information about "Lefkada"
Vineyards and production capacity are combined in the "Lefkadia" farm. The wine that is produced under this brand meets the European quality standards, which is confirmed by laboratory studies of the finished product.
Lefkadia is located in the Krasnodar Territory, on the territory of the Moldavan village of the Crimean region.
The founder and ideological inspirer of high quality wine production is Mikhail Nikolaev, a Russian businessman who in 2007 brought for the first time seedlings of grapes from France and invited leading experts in the field of winemaking.
At present, the vineyards of Lefkadia occupy an area of more than 80 hectares, the production also has its own laboratory complex, where the quality of the finished products is controlled. In addition to wine, the farm produces healthy foods without fertilizers and pesticides.
Uniqueness of winemaking
"Lefkada" - wine, which puts Russian winemaking on a new competitive level. This is achieved due to several features of the technological process of its preparation.
- Vineyards are located in a unique natural area. The proximity to the mountains of the Caucasus influences the climate: sharp changes in temperature during the day saturate the grapes with unique notes.
- The production facilities of the winery are in close proximity to the vineyards. Therefore, raw materials are not subjected to long-term storage and transportation, which can adversely affect the taste characteristics of grapes.
- The peculiarity of wine production in "Lefkadia" is the absence of pumps for the transfer of wine wort. In the technological process, the principle of gravity is used, due to which the raw material is not injured once again.
- Ripen wines in special barrels made from oak wood, as well as metal tanks. They are placed in basements with optimal temperature and light conditions.
- "Lefkada" - wine, which is bottled in sterile conditions. The filling lines are small in size and meet the highest quality standards.
Wine assortment
The winery "Lefkadia" produces red, white and pink wines. In the vineyards of the economy, grape varieties of the classical varieties are grown: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Saperavi, Chardonnay and others.
Among the assortment of wines are lines for every taste. The uniqueness of aroma and taste characteristics is achieved due to skillful combinations of traditional grape varieties. For this purpose specialists from France have been specially invited to produce Lefkadia.
The basic wine of this winery is "Likuria" ("Lefkada"). This is a dry wine that can be red or white. It is the wine "Likuriya" is the visiting card of "Lefkadia", and it is necessary to begin acquaintance with this brand from it.
White dry wines
Dry wines are not only a sign of good taste, but also unique lightness, freshness, and also good for the body. White dry wines are distinguished by the presence of acidity, fresh aroma and notes of tropical fruits or herbs.
The pride of Lefkadia is white dry wine Likuria: it is made from grape varieties Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. White dry wine "Likuria" from the others differs by expressed fruit notes. Especially pronounced apple and pear flavors, as well as floral fragrance.
"Likuria" leaves a pleasant fresh aftertaste with barely perceptible bitterness. It is great for lunch, as it allows refreshing taste buds after eating.
Also "Lefkadia" produces white dry wines made from only one kind of grapes. Usually they have the appropriate name, for example, Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay.
Feature of red wines "Lefkadia"
Red dry wine "Likuria" is a product that must be tried by connoisseurs of delicate taste and unique aroma. For its production, two varieties are used: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Thanks to this, "Likuria" is distinguished by rich color, close to ruby, and translucency.
The taste of this wine allows you to feel the shades of cherries and plums, unusual mint freshness and mild acid. The aftertaste of "Likuria" leaves fresh, with a fruity touch.
This wine is perfect for any occasion: it is good for lunch, dinner or just for fun. It is perfectly combined with meat products (this can be used in organizing a festive dinner).
Red dry wines "Lefkadia" can also be made from one kind of grapes or, conversely, from a combination of 5-6 varieties. Excellent examples of multi-dry red dry wines are "Tanaida" and "Festelia".
Remember the moderation
The peculiarity of production, careful attitude to raw materials and a thoughtful technological process allow to save the maximum of useful substances in grapes, and to enrich the drink with a combination of different varieties.
Dry wine is useful to use: it has a beneficial effect on the vascular and circulatory system, saturates the body with minerals and improves appetite. But do not forget about moderation - the benefits of wine can be said if its use is limited to a glass at dinner or two glasses at dinner.
Do not think that wine will benefit children or pregnant women - it's an alcoholic product, although the percentage of alcohol content in it is small. Therefore, when tasting even the most exceptional wines, do not forget - everything is good in moderation.
"Lefkada" - wine, which is worthy of attention of every connoisseur of quality. Despite domestic production, raw materials and technology can be compared with the best wineries in France. Therefore, to try it is definitely worth it, and perhaps you will not be able to give it up any more!
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