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Aromatic vermouths and elegant wines under the Marengo brand are produced at the Koblevo winery, adjacent to the popular resort of the Mykolaiv region.
The company is owned by the Bayadera Group holding, one of the strongest players in the Ukrainian alcohol market.
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History of the Marengo brand
The first bottle of vermouth with the name “sea green” was released in 2001. The date indicated on the product packaging – 1982 – corresponds to the time the winery was founded in Koblevo.
It took about 20 years to create a harmonious recipe. The company has been experimenting with ingredients for a long time, combining different European grape varieties with fragrant herbs and spices. The result is a perfectly balanced, refined vermouth made from high quality wine.
In just a couple of years, the Marengo brand won the love of consumers and became a leader, becoming No. 1 vermouth in Ukraine.
In 2015, the brand was replenished with a line of refreshing sparkling wines created on the basis of Muscat grape varieties.
Within 5 months, the new champagne became the second in terms of sales in Ukraine.
In 2018, low-alcohol cocktails with the addition of Italian orange and still wines appeared in the Marengo collection.
In 2019, as a result of the joint work of the international agencies Reynolds and Reyner and Lewis Moberly, the design of Marengo vermouths was updated. After restyling, the bottle began to look more elegant and stylish: the label acquired a metallic sheen, the font became more effective, and a coat of arms appeared on the blue-gold cap.
Production specifics
The company buys vines in Europe (Italy, France, Germany), carefully selecting seedlings of elite varieties. For varietal wines, raw materials are harvested exclusively by hand, for table wines – with the help of French Gregoire combines.
For the production of drinks at the Koblevo plant, innovative equipment from leading Italian, French, Japanese companies is used: Della Toffola, Fabbri-Inox, Daikin, Bertolaso. All stages of production (from grape cultivation to production) are controlled by Italian oenologists.
When developing the vermouth recipe, Italian traditions and technologies were taken as the basis.
The drinks include up to 11 natural herbs, flowers and spices. These include: essential oil rose, sage, coriander, lavender, lemon balm, wormwood, chamomile, immortelle, nutmeg, vanilla.
Collection of dessert vermouths “Marengo”
Classic White
Classic white vermouth with a stylish, harmonious, emotional character.
The bouquet combines softness and sweetness with bright notes of fragrant herbs. An excellent choice for noisy companies and parties.
It can be used as an independent drink with ice and as a component of light cocktails. Pairs well with desserts and fruits.
Classic Red
Seductive deep pink vermouth with a passionate, explosive bouquet enveloping with soft sweetness.
The perfect choice for a bachelorette party. Good with ice, in cocktails, in combination with nuts, dark chocolate, cheeses, fruits, desserts.
Dry White
Dry vermouth, characterized by moderately tart taste, delicate aroma and sensual, refined character.
Suitable for atmospheric friendly meetings. It is recommended to combine with ice, olives, citrus fruits, hard cheeses.
A good accompaniment to classic cocktails.
Sea Breeze
A fresh, exotic, refined drink in which minty coolness coexists with subtle spicy notes of ginger.
Good for creating a summer mood. It can be used alone with ice, as part of light cocktails, paired with desserts and fruits.
Special
A special vermouth with a refined, rich character and a festive spicy-vanilla aroma. It will be a good addition to exclusive parties.
It is best revealed in its pure form or in the company with ice.
Mojito
A refreshing, tonic drink that combines mint coolness, citrus aroma and light sweetness.
Ideal for summer season and beach parties. Good as a base ingredient for simple cocktails with ice and soda.
Pairs well with fruits and light desserts.
The fortress of vermouth is 15–16%. Optimum serving temperature: 10–15 °C.
Collection of sparkling wines “Marengo”
Brut
A refined product with a pleasant refreshing taste and an elegant floral aroma. Serving temperature: 7–9 °C.
Semi-Sweet
Exquisite semi-sweet wine with a fruity bouquet and soft nutmeg aroma. Serving temperature: 10-15°C.
Semi-dry
Light semi-dry champagne with a delicate refreshing taste and delicate floral aroma. Suitable for solemn occasions and creating a romantic mood. Serving temperature: 8-14°C.
Rose
Luxurious pink semi-sweet wine with a bright fruity taste and floral and berry aroma. Serving temperature: 8-14°C.
Sweet
Sweet sparkling with a rich floral and fruity bouquet. Serving temperature: 12-15°C.
Line of still wines “Marengo”
Includes 7 drinks with a strength of 13% based on popular European grape varieties: red dry Cabernet, pink semi-sweet Nuvole Rosa, red semi-sweet Diamante Nero, white dry Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio, white semi-sweet Moscato Delicious and Di Fiore.
Interesting Facts
Winery “Koblevo” is located on the same geographical latitude with the French region of Beaujolais, which provides optimal conditions for growing vines. It is not surprising that the largest number of Ukrainian vineyards is concentrated here: the total area reaches 2,5 thousand hectares.
Among the partners of the Bayadera Group holding are the world’s largest companies: Remy Cointreau, Moët Hennessy, Mast – Jägermeister, Proximo Spirits, Diageo.
The unusual blue color of the sparkling Lazzurro cocktail has a completely natural origin: it is obtained using grape skin extract.
Relevance: 02.08.2019
Tags: Wine and vermouths, Brands of vermouths