Top 100 red wines of Lower Volga
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Lower Volga as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Lower Volga and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Lower Volga
Russian vineyard along the lower Volga (from the Caspian delta to Volgograd), harsh continental climate requiring winter earthing-up of vines, sandy and loamy soils. Rkatsiteli (imported from Georgia, >1/3 of plantings) is the signature white: dry and crisp with citrus, green apple, white flowers, herbs and a mineral edge, taut acidity. Aligoté and Riesling also produced. Cold-resistant hybrids planted widely.
Historic specialty: sparkling wines and Soviet-era sweet wines.