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The brand “Lev Golitsyn” got its name in honor of the famous Prince Golitsyn, who made a huge contribution to the development of winemaking in Russia. It was thanks to him that champagne appeared, produced according to original technologies, which was recognized even by the French winemakers themselves.
A few words about the history of the brand
In 1900, at one of the competitions, the prince presented sparkling Muscat wine made from Crimean grapes. The drink was produced at Golitsyn’s personal factory under the guise of French champagne. Sparkling wine was highly appreciated by judges and connoisseurs of champagne. He was given the majority of votes and the drink won the Grand Prix.
Types of champagne “Lev Golitsyn” and an overview of tastes
Lev Golitsyn Brut
Dry white sparkling wine made from white grapes. The drink has a light straw color and gives off golden reflections. The strength of the drink is 11%.
Its taste is multifaceted: grape notes come to the fore, then shades of apple and pear intertwine. The bouquet ends with a spicy bitterness.
The wine has a fresh, harmonious aroma, with touches of grape flowers.
Sparkling is good to serve at the table in the company of seafood and other fish dishes, white meat, risotto. An excellent choice for an aperitif.
“Lev Golitsyn” is semi-dry
Champagne has a straw yellow color.
The taste is perceptible light sweetness, which is diluted with sourness. The drink leaves a long floral aftertaste.
The aroma of wine is fresh, it is woven with pleasant floral notes, complemented by fruity nuances, among which the smell of ripe pear is especially felt.
Wine buffet, it can be used both in pure form and with snacks, cheeses, light desserts and fruits.
“Lev Golitsyn” semi-sweet
Sparkling wine, the color of its light straw color with a perceptible golden hue.
The taste of champagne is sweet, but without cloying, it combines touches of a bulk apple and sweet honey yellow plum. The aftertaste leaves a slight bitterness.
The drink is fragrant with a fruity palette, where the shades of apples intertwined with notes of white flowers are expressive.
This classic champagne is usually served with desserts and fruits.
Lev Golitsyn Extra Brute
Dry white champagne made from Chardonnay grapes. It has an almost transparent pale straw color, sparkling with golden bubbles.
The taste of sparkling is incredibly soft and delicate, full of fruity notes paired with a pleasant sourness that fresh green apples create.
The aroma of the drink is somewhat muffled, it envelops with tones of yellow apples and freshly baked bread crust.
Wine is a good aperitif option. It can also be consumed with appetizers, fish dishes, pastries and desserts.
How to distinguish a fake
Here are some tips to guide your choice of alcohol:
The original bottle of champagne “Lev Golitsyn” has a standard shape and is made of tinted glass.
The peculiarity of the bottle is the engraving of the brand emblem in the form of a cross, which can be seen on the front side of the bottle – above the label.
The label itself and the back label of genuine champagne are of high quality, with a relief that can be felt by running your finger over the label.
On the counter-label of the original drink, the date of bottling of champagne is stamped.
As for the neck of the container, it is covered with branded foil.
Champagne cork is made of cork wood. The brand’s logo is depicted on top of the cork.
The cork is held by a special metal protection. A cross is applied to its surface – the logo of the sparkling wine “Lev Golitsyn”.
Pay attention to the barcode, which should begin with the number “46”, because the drink is bottled on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Now you can easily distinguish genuine sparkling wine “Lev Golitsyn” from a fake that can be sold by a “left” manufacturer.
Relevance: 24.05.2018
Tags: Wine and vermouth, Sparkling wine brands