"Derbent" champagne: production, description, price

In Russia, there are several factories where a sparkling wine of quite good quality is produced. But unfortunately, not all of them can boast the oldest history of occurrence.

History of the plant from creation to the present day

One of the oldest enterprises of Dagestan is the Derbent sparkling wine factory. All the traditions of the Dagestan winemaking were preserved to the fullest extent, while complementing it with modern technologies.

The plant, founded in the 19th century, is located in the southernmost point of Russia, between the most beautiful mountains of the Caucasus and the Caspian Sea. A warm climate with a long summer and mild winters and fertile soils create ideal conditions for growing grapes and harvesting a good harvest.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Derbent sparkling wine factory, like most state-owned enterprises, came to hard times. Production capacity was almost completely stopped. The new life for the plant began only in 2006, immediately after transferring it to private ownership.

The company carries out a full production cycle: from growing, collecting and processing its own grapes to the production of sparkling wine. The heart of the factory is the cellar. It is here that the best "Derbent" champagne of the republic is carefully preserved. Today the enterprise produces 200,000 bottles of wine and champagne a day.

Vineyards and wine production

Until 2009, the company did not own its own vineyards. All the necessary wine materials were purchased abroad. In the same year, the plant rented 1,000 hectares of land. They planted seedlings of grape varieties Chardonnay, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Aligote, Augustine, Riesling and others. After 3 years, another 300 hectares were additionally leased. For watering vineyards, a drip irrigation system is used .

The process of creating champagne begins with the collection of grapes. Experts say that only a real winemaker remembers the taste of all varieties of berries. Work on a bouquet of a future drink called "Derbent" champagne begins in the mind. This is a creative process that requires not only knowledge and experience, but also inspiration. In addition, the factory has a shop for champagne, a quiet wine, a biochemical shop.

For today the enterprise has modern equipment, which allowed to automate production and bottling of wine as much as possible.

"Derbent" champagne: assortment

The rich assortment of the plant's products enables everyone to choose a sparkling drink to their taste. The most popular brands of such a drink as champagne "Derbent":

• "Russian" semisweet - light straw color, developed bouquet and harmonious taste with accuracy characterize this sparkling wine. In support of this - more than 20 awards at the All-Russian competitions.
• Sparkling pink semi-sweet - champagne, obtained from different varieties of grapes in a souvenir bottle.
• "Gray-haired Caspian" is a sparkling wine of its own brand. Has a greenish color and developed bouquet.
• Brut is a sparkling wine that is produced according to the traditional for champagne technology. It really plays in a glass, and on the lips leaves a pleasant aftertaste of fresh grapes.
• Champagne white semi-sweet "Derbent" - sparkling wine from grape varieties Pinot (40%), Sauvignon (30%), Riesling (25%), Cabernet (5%).
• "Emperor" - champagne of light-straw color, cooked according to traditional technology.
• Sparkling red - "Derbent" champagne from red grape varieties, such as Cabernet, Pinot-Fran, Merlot. Has a rich velvety taste with pronounced shades of black currant and cherry.

All champagne "Derbent sparkling wine factory" is bottled in addition to traditional 750 ml containers in souvenir and crystal bottles. Their volume is 375 ml, and also 6, 3 and 1.5 liters.

Russian champagne Derbent: price

All champagne produced by Derbent sparkling wine factory is in an affordable price category. The low cost price is due to the fact that all production is concluded within the framework of one enterprise. Here, and grow grapes, and make champagne directly. How much will it cost to implement?

Favorite by many "Russian" champagne "Derbent", the price of which is set at 150 rubles for 750 ml, - the most popular drink. The cost of a larger bottle will, accordingly, be higher. Sparkling red champagne will cost more, about 300 rubles per bottle. Approximately the same price is set for a sparkling white dry wine brut. Each bottle is sealed with a natural cork stopper.