The flavor of chewing tobacco in wine of Dagestan

Discover the of Dagestan wines revealing the of chewing tobacco flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Dagestan of Russia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Derbent Wine Company or the Domaine Derbent Wine Company produce mainly wines sparkling, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Dagestan are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Riesling and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Dagestan often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or tree fruit.

We currently count 10 estates and châteaux in the of Dagestan, producing 66 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Dagestan go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish.

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