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“Aristov” (Aristov) – champagne, developed by the specialists of “Kuban-Vino” together with colleagues from Italy. The production uses the company’s own grapes grown on the Taman Peninsula. There are four types of champagne in the line, and premium varieties are aged in a bottle using French technology. The brand was named after one of the owners of the company – Alexander Aristov.
Historical information
The Kuban-Vino plant has been operating in the village of Starotitarovskaya since 1956. A small grape processing facility has grown into a full-cycle enterprise with its own vineyards with a total area of more than 12 hectares. The company has been cooperating for many years with specialists from the French Institute of Oenology, who are actively involved in the development of new recipes. The factory has been producing champagne since 2006. Two methods of making sparkling wines are used – reservoir and classic, with aging in the bottle.
Champagne “Aristov” appeared in 2016 as a result of the joint work of “Kuban-Vino” and the Italian company Enofly. The head of the company and oenologist Luca Zavarise suggested that Russian winemakers create their own analogue of Prosecco from grapes growing on the Taman Peninsula. This was made possible thanks to the acclimatization of varieties imported from Italy, where the Glera variety is traditionally used to make prosecco.
The basis for the production of Aristov sparkling wine is Pinot Blanc, Bianca, Muller Thurgau, Muscat, Saperavi. Fermentation in tanks lasts at least three weeks, fermentation in the bottle – up to 9 months.
Modern equipment allows the company’s specialists to create sparkling wines that can compete with the products of European manufacturers. Already in 2016, Aristov Brut Rose champagne was recognized as the best in its class at the summit of winemakers held in Abrau-Durso.
Awards:
- “Wine Card Open-2017”, Moscow – silver medal;
- 100 best goods of Russia 2017.
Interesting Facts
Champagne “Aristov Blanc de Noir” is made from Pinot Noir grapes using a gentle pressing method, so that the dark skin of the grapes is not damaged and the juice remains light. This wine is traditionally produced in the southern part of Champagne, where climatic conditions are most favorable for growing dark-skinned varieties.
Aged sparkling wine “Aristov Cuvee” is bottled in dark glass bottles of a special shape, stylized as champagne of the first half of the XNUMXth century. The design is designed to emphasize the premium character of the brand.
Types of champagne “Aristov”
Aristov Cuvee Alexander. Blanc de Noir extra brut, 13%
Aged premium sparkling wine. The color of the drink is golden, the structure is saturated with small bubbles. The aroma is dominated by pear and apricot. The taste is velvety and well balanced: the fruity sweetness compensates for the grape sourness. It is recommended to serve chilled with seafood and caviar sandwiches.
Aristov Cuvee Alexander. Rosé de Pino, 13%
Champagne in the traditional French style Rose with the aroma of berries and violets is aged on the lees for at least 9 months. In a lively and delicate taste, shades of red fruits are revealed. In the end, you can feel the candy sweetness. Serves as an accompaniment to oysters, shellfish, chicken and fruit desserts.
Aristov brut white, 12,5%
The wine of light straw color is produced by the reservoir method from four grape varieties. The aroma is fresh with hints of muscat and rosehip flowers. The taste is rich, there are white fruits and sour candies, a slight grapefruit bitterness is felt at the finish. Pairs with shrimp, mature cheeses and vegetable salads.
Aristov brut rose, 12,5%
The pink color of the sparkling drink is given by Saperavi grapes. The aroma is dominated by red berries and peach. The acidity level is moderate. The taste is harmonious, with hints of white and citrus fruits. Serve chilled to a temperature of 6-8 °C.
