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Kadarka – light red wine from the grape variety of the same name. It was grown throughout the Danube Plain and was popular with famous composers like Franz Liszt and the Pope. It is believed to originate in Hungary, where it was once an important part of Eger’s red wine or bovine blood. Some places of its origin are near Skadar Lake on the border of Albania and Montenegro.
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History of Kadarka
The origin of the variety is somewhat obscure. It appeared in the Balkan-Pannonian region, possibly around Lake Scutari on the Montenegrin-Albanian border, when the Turkish variety Papazkarasi was crossed with the local Serbian variety Skadarsko. Later, he ended up in Hungary when the Serbs, fleeing the Turks, migrated north, taking grapes with them. The Hungarians appropriated the vines, and by the 60th century, XNUMX% of the vineyards were given to them.
Kadarka Boranal, 11%
The main ingredient is the eponymous grape variety from the eastern part of Hungary. Only ripe berries are allowed to vinification. The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks. The temperature is carefully monitored.
Manufacturer
The company was founded in 1989. The farm is located in the Tokaj region and the Carpathian foothills. The climate and the special composition of the land favor the gradual ripening of fruits.
Products are manufactured on modernized equipment, all stages are under the strict control of professionals. The quality is checked by microbiological tests in a laboratory owned by the company.
Boranal wines are known to consumers in more than 15 countries.
Features
Dark ruby. Medium bodied. Delicate fruity taste. The bouquet opens with fruits and spices.
“St. Mark’s Monastery” Vranec, 13%
Produced from varieties Kadarka and Vranac. The vines are exposed to the sun 160-170 days a year with average annual temperatures ranging from 12-14°C. They are protected from industrial pollution. Moderate air humidity and Mediterranean climate increase the concentration of sugar and ensure the quality of varieties.
Manufacturer
Vineryskovin Group was founded in 1979 and continues the tradition of winemaking dating back to ancient Rome. So the population of Skopje got the opportunity to buy authentic homemade wine.
In 2001, the company was acquired by the Fersped AD group and updated equipment and production technologies.
By 2020, 4 new markets have been entered, such as Hong Kong, Poland, China and Russia. The export volume is growing every year. The average is 17 million liters per year.
Markov Manastir received gold awards at the Hong Kong wine competition in 2001 and Bulgaria in 2012.
Features
Ruby. Lung. Rich fruity bouquet with slight spiciness and sweetness. Smells like berries.
Bulgaria, 11%
At the heart of Kadarka and Pamid varieties.
Manufacturer
The date of foundation of the company is 1947, the place is the city of Lovech in the northern part of the central region of Bulgaria. The farm falls into the top five wine-growing areas in Bulgaria. The vines grow in the Danube River.
The annual sales volume is 8,5 million units of wine. There are three production lines. Up to 13 million liters of alcohol is stored under strict humidity and temperature conditions.
1/10 of the products are sold on the domestic market, the rest is exported to the CIS countries, including Russia, Europe, Asia, America, England and others.
Features
Bright ruby. Moderately warm. Deep taste with cherry and spicy notes. It has a characteristic varietal aroma of berries, wild flowers and a slight sharpness.
«Picnic» Kadarka Evpatoriyskaya, 11%.
Grapes are grown on the territory of Crimea. The wine is spicy and fruity, which reveals its southern character.
Manufacturer
Evpatoria Classic Winery has existed since 1928 and is one of the three oldest Crimean companies. Almost immediately after its foundation, the enterprise acquired its own farm, reducing imported wine materials.
In 2002, the plant underwent modernization and expansion of the raw material base. All stages of production are carefully controlled by qualified specialists. Natural ingredients are used, the quality is always on top. The plant is engaged in both viticulture and bottling of the drink in containers and further export.
Features
Dark red. Light-bodied. Harmonious fruity wine with aroma of red berries and soft aftertaste. Tart, slightly bitter. Drinks easily.
Michael Schneider, 10,5%
Although the wine is German, the varieties are Macedonian. The second largest wine region in Germany, located on the slopes of the Palatinate Forest. Varied climate and plenty of sunshine ensure high quality products.
Manufacturer
The Michel Schneider story begins in 1869. For 2020, the main principle of the company remains the production of only high-quality wine. The manufacturer manages to combine traditions and modern trends. Products are known all over the world, 40% are exported to England.
The company owns its own vineyards. Only 1/5 of wine materials comes from other German regions. The nature of the varieties creates a favorable climate and ideal soils.
The company is part of Zimmermann-Graeff and Muller.
Features
Ruby. Pleasant, light and fruity. Aroma of red fruits.
How and with what to drink Kadarka wines
Refrigerate to 16-18°C before serving. Serve with cheeses, spicy dishes of pork, chicken, duck, fish. Will be in harmony with sweet desserts and fruits.
Relevance: 08.05.2020
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