The flavor of earth in wine of Lower Volga
Discover the of Lower Volga wines revealing the of earth flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
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).
I haplessly strayed into this controversial territory last summer during a debate at the Paulée d’Anjou event, having noted a significant minority of VSIG producers (Vin Sans Indication Géographique, the customary French abbreviation for this category) in the Loire. It seemed a shame, I burbled innocently, not to make use of local appellations to build understanding of their unique character, as well as show solidarity with fellow growers. The room quietened a little; glances were exchanged. C ...
In the second part of this series, Decanter’s editorial team members highlight the wines they are looking forward to tasting at the upcoming Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC on Saturday 18th June 2022. Tina Gellie – Content Manager and Regional Editor (US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa) Burrowing Owl, Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada 2019 In 2016, while on a press trip to British Columbia’s Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, I had the pleasur ...
We all have different motives in choosing wine. There are those hoping for a journey into unexplored regions of sublime sensation, and those with earthier desires, happy when the first glass has them seeing double. There are wines to accommodate them both: a prickly little Mosel on the one hand and a 15% Barolo on the other. Doesn’t the ideal wine, though, combine the two – inspiration with stimulus, perfume with punch? The three little letters ‘abv’ (alcohol by volume) only tell half the story, ...