The New Year is approaching, which means that adult Russians will have a long weekend, children will have long-awaited gifts, and sellers of tangerines, champagne, as well as white and red wines will get rich. We already wrote about how to choose the best champagne wine, tangerines are waiting in line, and today we will talk about the best white and red wines.
The rating of the best Russian wines will be based not on subjective impressions, but on a rigorous selection of experts from Roskachestvo conducted jointly with the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia. In November 2019, they selected from the 600 samples the best wines of Russia 2019 in the price category up to 1000 rubles.
And we present to you the ten “white and red” winners. And we delicately remind you that abuse of even the best wine harms your health.
The best red wines of 2019
10. Wine of the Taman Peninsula
Quiet red dry wine
Price - 159 rub. / 0.75 L
This ruby red wine with a beautiful cherry hue and no visible impurities is made from Saprevi grapes grown in the Kuban vineyards.
It has a bright and rich aroma with many shades, a pleasant and complex taste, and a long finish. Experts called this monosortovy wine harmonious and very pleasant. And all that remains for us is to verify their statement empirically.
9. Fanagoria Autochton Krasnostop
Dry red wine
Price - 550 rubles. / 0.75 L
This wine, which has a rich ruby color, is distinguished by transparency, moderate intensity of taste, “slightly rough tannins”, as experts put it, and a long cherry finish.
In the aroma of one of the best wines in Russia, prune, blackcurrant and cherry notes can be traced. An ideal option for a New Year's feast, reminiscent of the fact that summer with its generous harvest will certainly be.
8. Fanagoria F-Style Saperavi
Dry red wine
Price - 385 rub. / 0.75 L
And again in the ranking of the best red wines is the Fanagoria product. It will appeal to lovers of bright berry notes, such as dogwood, cherries, aronia and pomegranate. And having enjoyed the taste, you will still feel a pleasant tart, sour finish in your mouth for a while.
By the way, the elegant black bottle design of the F-Style Saperavi is no less good than the taste. This wine is not ashamed to give friends for the New Year.
7. Myshako Manor, Red Blend
Quiet red dry wine
Price - 438 rub. / 0.75 L
“Red Blend” made by the Chateau-Pino family winery is not a monosort; it is made immediately from five grape varieties grown in the “Russian Tuscany” - Myskhako terroir. These varieties included:
- Cabernet Sauvignon;
- Shiraz
- Pinot Noir;
- Merlot;
- Marcelan
The noble dark red color of this wine is complemented by a moderately intense aroma and rich taste with notes of black currant and cherry, gradually revealing a hint of chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla and black pepper. And the finish is harmonious and piquant, as experts of Roskachestvo assure us. Check it out?
6. Inkerman Classic Merlot Cabernet Collection
Dry red table wine
Price - 356 rub. / 0.75 L
According to the version of Roskachestvo, one of the best red wines of 2019 is made from Crimean grapes of two varieties - Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It will delight connoisseurs of good alcohol with its ruby color, velvety and harmonious taste and a long finish.
This wine is perfect for cheeses and meat dishes, does not get intoxicated (with one glass) and does not feel dizzy, but it may seem slightly tart.
5. Fanagoria F-Style Cabernet
Dry red wine
Price - 365 rubles. / 0.75 L
Once again, the wine brand, beloved by many Russians, appeared in the ranking of the highest quality wines. Beautiful bottle design, a very rich taste and a long berry aftertaste - all this is about F-Style Cabernet. It is included in the line of monosortovye wines from the category "protected geographical name".
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, used to produce the Cabernet F-Style line, are grown in the estuary of the Kuban River, where an ancient tectonic fault lies. This explains the unique organoleptic qualities of F-Style wines.
The manufacturer promises that in the aroma we will experience violet, cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant and green tea leaves. But even if you have a stuffy nose, the taste buds will still be pleased with this wine. Indeed, in his taste the same notes appear as in the aroma.
4. Manor P Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry red table wine
Price - 447 rub. / 0.75 L
Everything in this wine is rich - starting from the deep ruby color of the drink, continuing with its aroma and ending with the taste and spicy aftertaste.
The aroma shows “black” notes - black currants, prunes, aronia and cherries. And in taste, berry tones are revealed in their entirety. Pronounced, but not strong acidity complemented by soft fruity notes. Such wine can be recommended both for a quiet family feast, for sausage and meat dishes, and for the New Year's corporate party.
3. Villa Star Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry red wine
Price - 500 rubles. / 0.75 L
The grapes for this wine were grown in the Rostov region, in the Villa Zvezda winery. Tasters of Roskachestvo praised the transparency and color purity of the noble drink, as well as its intense taste and aroma.
The palette of taste of this wine is dominated by notes of dried berries, prunes and pleasant acidity is felt. And the aroma is first revealed by notes of black berries, to which clove, vanilla, black pepper and coffee are gradually mixed.
Best of all, Villa Zvezda is suitable for beef, spicy cheeses, lamb and other types of meat.
2. Don Merlot Valley Elbuzd
Wine dry dry red
Price - 650 rubles. / 0.75 L
Harmony - this is the word that can describe the aroma and taste of this worthy representative of the best dry red wines in Russia. Before going on sale, it is aged over 9 months in French oak barrels. This good red wine belongs to monosortovye, grapes are grown in the Azov region, on the banks of the Elbuzd River, which gave the name of the company.
Professionals talk about soft, rounded tannins in the Merlot Elbuzd flavor, as well as the taste of red currant, cherry and blackberry in it. The finish is spicy, warm, and the smell gives rise to associations with vanilla, cherry, blackberry and wood.
1. Inkerman Collection Grand Reserve Cabernet Kachinsky
Aged dry red wine
Price - 831 rubles. / 0.75 L
The winner of the ranking of the best red wines of 2019 was liked by experts for their pure varietal aroma combining freshness and softness. And most importantly - with its seasoned taste with notes of barrel aging, which are harmoniously combined with fruit and berry shades.
This collection from Inkerman is included in the Sevastopol wine-making zone, and only the most seasoned and best Russian wines of the company fall into it.
The best white wines of 2019
10. Fanagoria Author Aligote-Riesling
Dry white wine
Price - 395 rubles. / 0.75 L
The rating opens with a very gentle and non-acidic alcoholic drink, and it is precisely for the expressed acidity that many people do not like dry wines. Fresh herbs and citruses are felt in a sophisticated aroma, and the taste is refreshing and light. Even the golden color of the “Copyright Aligote-Riesling” immediately attracts you.
By the way, the raw materials for this wine were collected manually, which the manufacturer did not fail to report on the label.
9. Kokur of the Sun Valley
Dry white wine
Price - 464.5 rub. / 0.75 L
And this good white wine will surely appeal to lovers of alcohol with sourness. At Kokur, it is very noticeable, while the fresh aroma of someone is associated with rural open spaces and fresh hay, and of someone with greens and herbs.
After a sip, a bitter-citrus aftertaste of medium duration remains.
Drinking a drink is very easy, but despite its traditionally small fortress for white wines (13%), you should not abuse it.
8. Fanagoria Author Chardonnay-Sauvignon
Dry white wine
Price - 410 rubles. / 0.75 L
Of course, the rating of the best white wines of 2019 according to the Roskachestvo version could not do without Fanagoria products. The wine, which the tasters gave 8th place, has a clear yellow-straw color, and grapes for it are grown on the Taman Peninsula. We collected it manually, according to the data on the product label.
The taste clearly shows fruit and citrus harmony with a creamy tint, and the aroma of the drink is sweet, with candy notes. In a long finish, grapefruit bitterness is felt.
At the festive table "Author Chardonnay-Sauvignon" will be the perfect complement to fish and seafood.
7. Kuban-Vino Chateau Taman Rkatsiteli Muller Thurgau
Dry white table wine
Price - 199.99 rubles. / 0.75 L
If you don’t like the taste that is too soft, and you want a wine with a bright flavor, refreshing and at the same time inexpensive, then choose this wine with a long name - you won’t be mistaken. By the way, Rkatsiteli and Muller Thurgau are grape varieties selected for blending the drink.
The sourness in Chateau Taman Rkatsiteli Muller Thurgau is average, the bitterness is also expressed, but not excessively. And in the aftertaste remains the sweetness of the fruit.
6. Fanagoria Author Chardonnay-Aligote
Dry white wine
Price - 420 rubles. / 0.75 L
This wine from the Author's Series has earned many positive reviews for its beautiful yellow color with a greenish tint, intense floral-fruity aroma and fairly strong acidity.
Herbal shades, red fruits and citrus fruits can be traced in the taste. “Author Chardonnay-Aligote” from “Fanagoria” is an ideal companion for cheeses, chicken and fish dishes.
5. Old Crimea Sauvignon Sauvage
Dry white wine
Price - 412.75 rubles. / 0.75 L
Experts from Roskachestvo appreciated the taste of this wine as pleasant and harmonious, well balanced. This is a monosortic alcoholic beverage, grapes for which (and this is the Sauvignon Blanc variety) was grown in sunny Crimea.
The complex aroma traces the smells of fruit and bread crust. And the taste is felt a mixture of bitterness of grapefruit with a slight sourness of white berries. The finish is medium in duration, also with bitterness.
4. Burnier # For You
Dry white table wine
Price - 506 rub. / 0.75 L
The vineyards of the Krasnodar Territory are among the best in the Russian Federation. And it was precisely on the territory of the “granary of Russia”, in the village of Natukhaevskaya, that grapes of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc grapes were harvested, which went to make white wine “For You”.
Its aroma has notes of fruit and meadow herbs, and the taste is soft citrus acidity. The aftertaste of this wine is not too long, but very pleasant.
3. Fanagoria Crew Lermont Chardonnay
Aged dry white wine
Price - 555 rub. / 0.75 L
This white wine, which is faultless in its appearance and taste, has a light straw color with brilliance and a pure varietal taste with a characteristic light bitterness.
As for the aroma, some connoisseurs even caught sea buckthorn in it, as well as apples, pears, dried fruits and lemon zest. It sounds pretty tasty, and such a wine is definitely worth evaluating yourself, especially if it will have good discounts before the New Year holidays.
2. Golubitskoe Estate Chardonnay
Dry white wine
Price - 668.75 RUB. / 0.75 L
This white wine cannot be called budget, but its price is justified by a complex and delicious aroma dominated by lime and peach, as well as a deep taste with a balanced combination of berries and fruits, and a long, slightly bitter-citrus aftertaste.
This wine is made at the Villa Romanov winery, equipped with the latest technology. They installed equipment from Italy, and wine is aged in French oak barrels in huge cellars with a total area of 3000 m².
1. Chateau Taman Riesling Reserve
Aged dry white wine
Price - 571.5 rub. / 0.75 L
Surprisingly, the winner of the top 10 of the best white wines of 2019 is cheaper than his closest rival, Golubitskoe Estate Chardonnay.
This good white wine of the geographical name bribed the jury's hearts with its clean and balanced aroma with fruity notes and candy sweetness, a pleasant yellow-straw hue with a sparkle and, of course, taste. In it you can feel the sour green apple and lime, and in the aftertaste - a light sweetness.
The manufacturer recommends serving this wine to veal, seafood, dishes that contain seasoning curry, game, offal and sea fish.
