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The Lefkadia Valley, famous for its environmentally friendly products and picturesque nature, is located in the foothills of the Caucasus Range, in the vast expanses of the Krasnodar Territory.
The favorable location and climate favorable for the development of agriculture became decisive in the search for a territory for the cultivation of vines, organized by Russian enthusiast Mikhail Nikolaev.
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History of the enterprise and features of production
The company “Lefkadia” was founded in 2004 and today is successfully engaged in the production of still and sparkling wines, as well as the production of natural dairy products, honey, the cultivation of cereals, fruits and vegetables.
Local lands are famous not only for amazing landscapes, but also for high yields.
It’s all about a comfortable temperate continental climate, fertile, well-drained soils, diurnal temperature fluctuations and a large number of sunny days.
Such natural features are ideal for growing grapes.
The first vine seedlings were brought to the valley in 2005.
Winemaking has been practiced in these parts before, but during the Prohibition period, all vineyards were cut down, so they had to start from scratch.
The best European and several Russian varieties were selected for cultivation. Among them: Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and others.
They grow fruits on the southern slopes of the hills in the foothills of the North Caucasus.
In 2009, the first harvest was harvested and the production of their own wines was launched.
Much attention is paid to the quality of products at the enterprise.
It is determined by the following factors:
Much of the cultivation and harvesting work in the valley is done by hand, including the sorting process.
The characteristics of soils and drinks are strictly controlled: for this purpose, an own laboratory was created on the territory of the farm.
French experts advise local winemakers.
To move the grape must, a gravitational technique based on the action of gravity is used, without the use of mechanical pumping.
Wines are aged in oak barrels, which were made in France from Russian raw materials.
These features allow local drinks to receive the highest marks at international competitions and gain recognition not only in Russia, but also in the international market.
Wine collection
Lefkada
This brand is the pride of the company and includes premium wines made from selected fruits. Grapes for production are harvested by hand.
8 exclusive single varietal drinks
From the fruits of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier (white), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Shiraz (red).
Dry wines are necessarily aged in oak barrels, they have a complex, rich aroma and elegant, intense taste.
2 types of assemblage dry wines “Lefkadia Reserve”
With a complex, multifaceted bouquet, which are stored for about 9 months in oak containers and tolerate aging well.
Rose dry wine
A salmon-colored drink made from three grape varieties with a rich, bright aroma and a noble harmonious taste.
Peach, floral and spicy notes are clearly visible with a faint confectionery trail.
The wine undergoes six months of aging in barrels.
Amphora wine
The most unusual drink of this line, made from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Red dry wine matures in a clay vessel, which allows it to breathe and create a unique natural bouquet.
The result is a living product with a special character.
Petit Manson
White dessert, well balanced wine. Made from grapes of the same name variety, which grows only in the Lefkadia valley.
The party has a limited edition.
Late harvest fruits are used for production, which gives the wine additional sweetness.
Cabernet Franc and Vermentino
Two new wines, first introduced in 2017.
Lycuria
Raw materials are harvested by hand, the fermentation option is selected individually for each variety (in steel, oak, concrete or clay containers).
The collection includes 16 wines, including:
3 sparkling drinks
Elegant semi-sweet, solemn semi-dry and classic brut.
Made from grapes grown on plantations in the Krasnodar Territory.
Monovarietal white and red dry wines from European varieties
Light wines are good as refreshing summer drinks, dark ones are recommended to drink at a young age, ideal as table wines.
Lycuria Reserve
Delicate dry red wine made from several varieties of berries, not burdened with aging.
Assemblage wines
Red and white, suitable as drinks for every day.
The composition changes over the years, which eliminates repetition and makes all parties original.
Local grapes are used as raw materials. Of interest is the label, the color scheme of which depends on the varietal contents of the bottle.
Flamingo of Lycuria
Delicate rosé wine that goes well with seafood and desserts.
The taste is dominated by fruity-floral tones.
Lycuria Hermitage Collection
Includes two dry drinks (red and white). The line is interesting for its design: the labels use mini-reproductions of paintings from the famous museum on the topic of wine art.
Sauk-Dere
The largest collection, which includes all the main types of wines: monovarietal and assemblage; white, red and pink; semi-sweet and dry.
The peculiarity of drinks is storage in ancient cellars, where a constant temperature is maintained throughout the year.
The Sauk-Dere Tunnels is a legendary wine cellar, founded in 1926, which contains a collection of the best wines from all over the post-Soviet space.
Foundation
Sparkling drinks of the brut category, created according to the classic technology of “champagne” with the use of a secondary fermentation stage and a mandatory two-year aging in the bottle.
The line includes: harmonious red, fresh white and fine rosé wines.
Bachelor Collection
It is represented by 4 types of aged premium single-varietal wines: three reds and one white. It is considered the most worthy of all the Lefkadia collections.
For production, fruits grown in the best areas and long-term aging in oak barrels (from 1 year or more) are used.
The design of the label and bottle was developed by Italian specialists. Each copy is the result of the hard work of a team of winemakers.
Conclusions from Vzboltay
Among the wines produced by Lefkadia, you can find a drink for any occasion and for any, even the most demanding, taste.
In addition, on the territory of the complex you can have a good rest and visit interesting excursions dedicated to the art of winemaking.
The program necessarily includes tastings, during which you can appreciate the high quality and naturalness of local products.
Relevance: 24.09.2018
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