The best wines of Russia

Discover the best wines of Russia as well as the best winemakers of Russia and estates of Russia to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Russia and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Russia by region

Looking for a good wine of Russia among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Russia. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Russia with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Russia

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Want to buy a red wine of Russia cheap or sell a red wine of Russia at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Russia

Red wines from the region of Russia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef colombo bourguignon style, pastillas with lamb and apricots or stuffed cabbage leaves.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Russia

On the nose the red wine of the region of Russia. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, prune or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, mulberry or black fruit.

The best vintages in red wine of Russia

  • 2012With an average score of 4.15/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.02/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Russia

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Krasnostop Zolotovsky
  • Merlot
  • Saperavi
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Rebo

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Russia

A wine route planned in the region of Russia? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Russia.

Discovering the wine region of Russia

Russia is the largest country in the world, covering over 17 million square kilometers (6. 5 million square miles). It also spans 143 degrees of longitude (27-170°E) and 41 degrees of latitude (41-82°N). Only the southernmost lands of the country are capable of supporting quality viticulture.

Many Russian vineyards are located near the borders with Georgia, Azerbaijan and Ukraine, between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. Dagestan, Russia's southernmost republic, and its close neighbour, Krasnodar Krai, are the main wine regions. They border the Caspian and Black Seas respectively - an important factor in their climatic suitability for viticulture. Without the moderating influence of these inland seas, the very continental Climate would be too extreme for successful viticulture.

Russian winters are generally very cold, so much so that many vineyards pile soil around their vines to protect them from terminal frosts. Summers are sunny and Warm, which sometimes makes irrigation necessary. The Caspian and Black Seas also mitigate the threat of drought, although a significant proportion of Dagestan is semi-desert. The most common Grape varieties in Russian vineyards are Rkatsiteli, which accounts for more than one in three vines, and a range of European varieties.

Great white wines of Russia

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Russia

White wines from the region of Russia go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, pork or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of grandma's cherry clafoutis, wild boar bourguignon or sliced tuna with tomato sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Russia

On the nose the white wine of the region of Russia. often reveals types of flavors of cream, non oak or tangerine and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, kerosene or acacia.

The best vintages in white wine of Russia

  • 2012With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.89/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Russia

  • Riesling
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Traminer
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Viognier

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Russia

A wine route planned in the region of Russia? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Russia.

Discover the grape variety: Roussanne

Roussane is a white grape variety, planted on an area of more than 700 ha. Originally from Montélimar, it is also found in Savoie, Languedoc and Roussillon, and grows very well in calcareous, poor, stony soil. It prefers to be pruned short. Roussane is also called fromenteau, barbin or bergeron. The young leaves are bubbled with fine down. When adult, they become thicker. It flowers in June and matures in mid-September. The grapes are cylindrical in shape, the berries are small and turn red when ripe, and the wine produced from pure Roussane is of extraordinary quality. It has a delicate aroma reminiscent of coffee, honeysuckle, iris and peony. The taste of this wine improves with age. It is part of the blend of the appellations Vin-de-Savoie, Côtes-du-Vallée du Rhône or Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Great sparkling wines of Russia

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Russia

Sparkling wines from the region of Russia go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of zarzuela mayonapo, rice and cheese ball or thai shrimp soup (tom yam goong).

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Russia

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Russia. often reveals types of flavors of cream, spices or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Russia

  • 2012With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.83/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Russia

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Riesling
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinot Meunier

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Russia

A wine route planned in the region of Russia? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Russia.

The word of the wine: Concentrate

Said of a wine that is rich in all its components (sugars in sweet wines, tannins in red wines, aromatic compounds) and that leaves an impression of density, intensity and depth.

Great pink wines of Russia

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Russia

Pink wines from the region of Russia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of baked marrow bones, douez battata with cardoons (moroccan lamb stew) or indian style coral lentils.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Russia

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Russia. often reveals types of flavors of cream, apples or spices and sometimes also flavors of non oak, tree fruit or oil.

The best vintages in pink wine of Russia

  • 2000With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 1994With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Russia

  • Pinot Noir
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Zweigelt
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Russia

A wine route planned in the region of Russia? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Russia.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Great sweet wines of Russia

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Want to buy a sweet wine of Russia cheap or sell a sweet wine of Russia at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Russia

Sweet wines from the region of Russia go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or beef such as recipes of shrimp marinade, chocolate mousse or beef tenderloin wellington.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Russia

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Russia. often reveals types of flavors of oak, spices or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Russia

  • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.85/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Russia

  • Saperavi
  • Riesling
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Moscato
  • Rkatsiteli

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Russia

A wine route planned in the region of Russia? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Russia.

The word of the wine: Trimmer

Elevated tractor that allows you to pass through the vineyards by straddling them.

Great natural sweet wines of Russia

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Want to buy a natural-sweet wine of Russia cheap or sell a natural-sweet wine of Russia at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Russia

Natural sweet wines from the region of Russia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of millet with gruyere cheese, lamb tagine with olives and honey or mutton stew with potatoes and garlic.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Russia

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Russia. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit or dried fruit.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Russia

  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Russia

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Saperavi
  • Rkatsiteli
  • Bayanshira
  • Merlot

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Russia

A wine route planned in the region of Russia? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Russia.

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

News from the vineyard of Russia

Governments, companies and consumers boycott Russian-made products

Leading UK wine and spirits supplier Enotria&Coe said it was no longer ‘actively sourcing’ Russian products, and was planning to donate all profits from sales of current Russian stock to support victims of the war. In an email to customers, managing directors Ants Rixon and Sam Thackeray provided information about a number of Russian vodka brands stocked by the company. These include Stolichnaya – made in Latvia and owned by Russian billionaire and Putin critic Yuri Shefler – and Russian Sta ...

Ukraine winery owner urges Europe’s vintners to host refugees

Eugene Shneyderis, founder of Beykush winery on the Black Sea coast in southern Ukraine, said he was keen to reach out to vineyard estate owners who may have the space to host refugees. More than three million people have fled the war in Ukraine since Russia began its invasion on 24 February, according to the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR. Shneyderis, 49, lives in Spain with his family and said he was inspired by the story of a nearby wine company in Penedes, which was using accommodation ...

Wartime Cognac

The French shipment of 600 bottles of De Haartman & Co Cognac – plus 15 boxes of Bénédictine liqueur – is believed to have been destined for Tsar Nicholas II, but was intercepted in the Baltic Sea and sunk by a German submarine in May 1917. Now Cognac house Birkedal Hartmann has refilled 300 of the recovered bottles with Cognac dating from the early 1900s, using packaging identical to the original, and is selling them for €9,000 each. The wreck of the SS Kyros was discovered by Swedish explo ...

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