Abkhazian wines have long been welcome guests of feasts throughout the CIS. Dark pomegranate “Bouquet of Abkhazia”, classic “Lykhny” with its berry bouquet, delicate and feminine “Psou”. Even the pickiest gourmet will find their perfect drink.
Wine “Dioscuria” occupies a special place here. This is a fairly young brand that appeared on the market in the early 2000s. But despite its age, this drink has already acquired many fans.
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Old traditions, new vision
Dioskuria is bottled at the Wines and Waters of Abkhazia enterprise. This alcohol producer traces its history back to the legendary Sukhumi Winery, whose fame thundered throughout the USSR. Such a legacy imposes certain obligations. But to the credit of the company, the new generation of winemakers adequately copes with this burden.
The new sort of wine first saw the light in 2003, along with “Radeda”, “Chegem” and “Eshera”. Its name refers to the name of the first Greek colony, whose ruins now lie at the bottom of the Sukhumi Bay. According to the most common legend, this colony arose on the site of an ancient Abkhazian city with the same name. Such a step symbolizes the continuity of generations and reminds of the glorious history of local winemaking.
Drink the color of the sun
Wine “Dioskuria” is made from grape varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Aligote and Rkatsiteli. Grown at the mouth of the Gumista River, they give the drink a soft golden color and a pleasant aroma of wildflowers. The strength of the wine is 11%, but the drink is surprisingly easy to drink, without causing intoxication even in large quantities.
Like “Amra” and “Lykhny”, “Dioskuria” is classified as a women’s drink. It has a rather harmonious and refreshing taste, where the sweetness of fruits perfectly compensates for the sourness characteristic of dry wines. The aftertaste is delicate, tinged with notes of southern fruits.
How to drink Dioscuria wine
The best company for this drink will be fish or seafood dishes. Sommeliers also recommend serving this wine with salads or a cheese plate. But keep in mind that the salad should be prepared without vinegar, and the cheeses should be salty or neutral. It is also worth refraining from serving a drink with a spicy dish, fatty fish and citrus fruits.
Another interesting combination for this wine will be a sweet dessert. Especially if it consists of fresh fruits. In addition, Dioscuria can be served with sweet pastries or pudding.
Relevance: 07.09.2018
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