Top 100 wines of Krasnodar
Discover the top 100 best wines of Krasnodar as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Krasnodar and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Krasnodar
The wine region of Krasnodar of Russia. Wineries and vineyards like the Gunko Winery or the Gunko Winery produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Krasnodar are Chardonnay, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Krasnodar often reveals types of flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, oak or vegetal.
We currently count 32 estates and châteaux in the of Krasnodar, producing 81 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Krasnodar go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian.
News from the vineyard of Krasnodar
Long Read: Biodiversity in the vineyard – looking to the future
It’s no secret that climate change is breaking records for heatwaves, frosts, fires, droughts, hail and wildfires. Their increasing frequency has left the wine world awash with initiatives, conferences, and research all concerning sustainable viticulture and its many facets: biodiversity, regenerative agriculture and the host of organic, biodynamic and sustainable labels or certifications they embody. More than simple posturing, many are concerned with the very real practicalities of saving wate ...
Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma sold to Foley Family Wines
Foley Family Wines has returned to the acquisition trail in California by announcing its acquisition of Sonoma’s Chateau St. Jean from the Americas division of Treasury Wine Estates, owner of Penfolds in Australia. Foley said it ‘plans to restore the winery to its former glory’. A fee for the deal was not disclosed, but the purchase includes the historic 1920s chateau building, a 6,000-square-foot visitor centre, a winery facility and almost 32 hectares (79 acres) of estate vineyards. Fole ...
North Italy suffers over 100 days of drought
Springtime brings the so-called ‘Caldaia di Maggio’ to Barolo, a noise similar to a kettle simmering that is caused by evaporating water in the soils. This year, however, it’s unlikely that this phenomenon will occur. Drought is affecting the entire north of Italy; predominantly the Langhe but also Valpolicella and Franciacorta. Not even Tuscany is spared. The vineyards are lacking the reserves of water that their soils usually contain at this time of year. Winter passed without snow in almost a ...