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The Don Simon brand is owned by Garcia Carrion, located in southern Spain and has been producing wines and juices since 1890.
This family business, which was founded by representatives of the Garcia-Carrion family, specializes in the production of natural drinks from fruits collected on their own plantations.
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A family business with a hundred years of history
During its existence, the company managed to win mass recognition among connoisseurs of inexpensive quality wines and “healthy” drinks.
In addition to products manufactured under the Don Simon brand, Garcia Carrion produces elite wines (red, white, rosé) from the best European grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and others.
Don Simon product range
The popular brand includes three types of drinks.
First, these are simple, unassuming dry table wines., made from a mixture of must of different grape varieties (strength – 11-12%), clarified and stabilized, packed in TetraPak or glass.
This product is not particularly sophisticated and is suitable as an inexpensive everyday wine.
The line includes:
White wine Don Simón (белое).
Rosé wine Don Simón (rosé).
Red wine Don Simón (красное).
Further fruit wines “Sangria” are presented in two versions:
Don Simon Sangria
Contains red wine, cinnamon and fruit extracts.
The drink is made without the addition of artificial preservatives and sweeteners, packed in boxes of different sizes: from 1 to 20 liters.
Don Simón non-alcoholic Sangria
Non-alcoholic cocktail containing grape juice, lemongrass and cinnamon extracts. Packing volume – 1,5 liters.
Flavored carbonated drinks Tinto de Verano
This includes two types of low-alcohol products and two non-alcoholic cocktails without sweeteners.
A special mention is the collection “Don Simón Selección”
The line includes 6 elite drinks from local and imported grape varieties:
Don Simón Selection Rosé
A rosé wine of a beautiful raspberry hue with a fruity aroma, slight acidity and a gentle long aftertaste.
The manufacturer recommends cooling the drink to 4-6 ° C and serving with light snacks.
Don Simón Selection Red Wine
Ruby-colored wine with a rich aroma and a bright fruity aftertaste.
Refrigerate before use, it goes well with grilled meats and game.
Don Simón Selection White Wine
A pale yellow drink with a vegetable-fruity aroma and a slight sour taste.
Notes of green apple and fragrant hay are clearly traced. The aftertaste is slightly bitter.
Before serving, it is recommended to cool well, use with fish, rice, seafood.
Don Simon Premium Cabernet
Made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
The color of the wine is a bright ruby with a transition to purple.
The taste is sweet, fruity, with a touch of spices.
It goes well with any kind of meat.
Don Simon Premium Chardonnay-Airen
White wine with a fresh aroma and fruity taste.
The perfect accompaniment to Mediterranean cuisine, salads and light meals.
Serve cold.
Don Simón Premium Merlot
A drink of intense red-violet color with an expressive aroma of ripe berries.
The taste is dominated by fruit tones with mild sourness.
Drink chilled, combining with meat, cheeses and sauces.
Customer Reviews
On the Russian market, you can find all types of Don Simon budget products.
The most popular are Sangria and red wine.
Estimates of buyers vary: someone praises and recommends trying, someone categorically dissuades, someone adheres to the “golden mean” and remains neutral.
Among the positive reviews for dry wine, there are the following characteristics: “competitors lose in quality”, “slightly sour, slightly bitter”, “as an ingredient for cooking or cocktails – an excellent inexpensive option”, “for packaged inexpensive wine – a solid five”.
There are also a lot of negative ones: “a very low-grade parody of white table wine”, “I have never tasted worse than the taste of wine”, “you can add a little bit and buy something more decent”.
Sangria is highly rated: “very pleasant taste”, “easy to drink”, “not too sweet, beautiful color”, “not tart, tasty”, “light and fragrant drink”, etc.
Despite the presence of negative assessments, it can be argued that Don Simon has taken root in Russia and found its consumer.
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Relevance: 20.09.2018
Tags: Wine and vermouth, Wine brands