The flavor of dark chocolate in wine of Lower Volga

Discover the of Lower Volga wines revealing the of dark chocolate flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Lower Volga of Russia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine КФХ Лоза or the Domaine Гусевъ (Gusev) produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lower Volga are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lower Volga often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or vegetal.

We currently count 6 estates and châteaux in the of Lower Volga, producing 39 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Lower Volga go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

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