The flavor of chalk dust in wine of Terek Valley
Discover the of Terek Valley wines revealing the of chalk dust flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
The wine region of Terek Valley of Russia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Константин Дзитоев (Konstantin Dzitoev) or the Domaine Константин Дзитоев (Konstantin Dzitoev) produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Terek Valley are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Saperavi, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Terek Valley often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Terek Valley, producing 31 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Terek Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
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