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Among the alcoholic beverages produced in the Crimea, the products of the Massandra winery are the most famous and popular. She is loved in Russia and outside the country.
Local wines have repeatedly received international awards confirming the high quality and taste characteristics of Massandra products.
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Brief history and features of the enterprise
The company includes several divisions, the largest of which is the Yalta Fine Wine Factory.
The place for the construction of the enterprise was not chosen by chance.
The climate and natural conditions in the southern part of Crimea are favorable for the cultivation of vines: local and European varieties grow well here.
The construction of a winery in the region began at the end of the 1898th century, the first wine was released in XNUMX.
The founder of industrial Crimean winemaking is considered to be Prince Lev Sergeevich Golitsyn, who devoted his whole life to the development of wine art and the construction of cellars and enterprises for the production of high-quality alcoholic beverages.
The factories of PJSC “Massandra” are underground structures built according to the tunnel type.
The pride of the winery complex is one of the world’s largest collections of wines.
The total number of bottles in it is about 1 million.
Excursions to ancient cellars and tastings of the best drinks are regularly held on the territory of the enterprise.
The main dungeon of the Yalta plant includes seven tunnels up to 150 meters long, which branch off from the main gallery and diverge in different directions.
The cellars maintain a constant temperature of 10–12 °C, which is optimal for wine aging.
Production specifics
Grape drinks at the enterprises of PJSC “Massandra” are made according to the classical technology exclusively from their own raw materials.
At all stages of production, from the harvesting of fruits to the bottling of finished products, great attention is paid to quality.
The main principle of production is the absence of artificial ingredients.
The uniqueness of local wines is determined by special natural and climatic conditions:
A favorable mild climate that allows growing varieties containing a large amount of sugars and extractives.
Successful location of vineyards on steep slopes, high above sea level, surrounded by pine forests, giving drinks a velvety touch.
Diverse composition of soils presented in unexpected combinations.
The primary processing of wine materials takes place in wineries, after which they go to the main plant, where much attention is paid to the aging of drinks.
Barrels are used for this purpose. The minimum shelf life of vintage wines is one and a half years, collection wines are additionally aged in bottles.
In the main plant, the drinks undergo secondary processing, which includes cooling, filtration and clarification.
About the wines of Massandra
The company produces red and white wines from different grape varieties.
Among them there are strong, dessert and table drinks.
Main product lines:
Folk wines
Oak aging
Winemaker’s choice
Rarity
The most famous wine is Muscat White Red Stone.
Belongs to the category of dessert liqueur drinks.
Aged in oak for at least two years. The first bottle of the legendary wine was released in 1944.
Light amber drink with a refined bouquet is made from selected fruits of the Muscat white variety.
In the aroma, you can catch honey-berry, floral and peach shades with a light grassy trail.
Citrus tones sound bright on the palate.
The products have repeatedly received the highest awards at international competitions.
Among the exclusive drinks, highly appreciated by consumers, also include:
Tokay South Coast
Muscat white and pink
Pinot Gris Massandra and South Coast
Pinot Gris Ai-Danil
The Seventh Heaven of Prince Golitsyn
old nectar
Kokur dessert Surozh
Madera Massandra.
These wines are made only at the factories of Massandra PJSC.
Some products are not produced annually: with insufficient sugar content of raw materials, certain brands are replaced with less sweet counterparts.
In total, the company produces more than 60 types of wine, the output is about 10 million bottles per year.
Relevance: 04.10.2018
Tags: Wine and vermouth, Wine brands