DESIGNER SERGEI SPIRIN

Pinot Noir

Cherry raspberry, violet, game flavor, medium ruby

 

This grape variety ripens early and is extremely sensitive to torroir. Planted in a hot area, it will ripen too quickly to develop bouquet. The ideal  place for him is Côte d'Or in Burgundy, where with the right choice of clone, vine growth conditions and winemaking methods, he is able to convey all the subtle nuances of the terroir. The charm of the best wines of Burgundy is so great that winemakers around the world are trying to copy them, but they have achieved decent results only in New Zealand, Oregon and in the coldest corners of California and Australia. It is rarely blended with other varieties to produce still wines. Together with Chardonnay and its "cousin" Pinot Meunier, it is part of the classic champagne recipe.

 

 

Riesling

Fragrant, subtle, lively, expressive

 

For white wines Riesling is the same as for red wines Cabernet Sauvignon. Different regions of the world produce  different wines that age beautifully. For a very long time, it was underestimated due to confusion with the name (for some time it was pronounced "riisling", which caused associations with less popular varieties). Now it is becoming fashionable. The wine has a strong aroma with hints of minerals, flowers, limestone and honey, depending on its origin and sweetness (in native Germany they make excellent white wines from botrytised grapes) Riesling is still the most noble variety of Germany and Alsace. Also very much loved in

Australia and Austria.

 

 

Syrah/Shiraz

Black pepper, dark chocolate, remarkable color and high tannin content

 

This variety is native to the north of the Rhone Valley; it is famous for its mighty, full-bodied, long-lived Hermitage  and Cote Rotie wines, which, according to tradition, add a little Viognier. Today it is cultivated in the south of France and used in blends. In Australia, Syrah (there it is called Shiraz) is cultivated as the main variety, which is very different from the French. In the warm region of Barossa, the wines are full-bodied, rich and powerful, while in the cool expanses of Victoria, the wine has a hint of black pepper. Today it is the favorite variety among experimental winegrowers around the world.

 

 

Cabernet Sauvignon

With aromas of blackcurrant, juniper, high in tannins

 

Cabernet Sauvignon is a synonym for a serious red wine that can eventually turn  into a luxurious example of winemaking. The most popular grape variety in the world, due to its relatively late ripening, it is viable only in warm climates. Often it does not ripen even in its homeland in Bordeaux - Medoc / Grave. Small dark berries with thick skins are characterized by rich aroma, rich color and high levels of tannins. . In Bordeaux and  other regions, Cabernet is blended with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, while in warmer Chile or Northern California, in its second home, the variety is capable of producing fine wines without blending.

 

 

Chardonnay

Complete, non-aggressive. unless aged in oak barrels

 

White Burgundy grape, more versatile than Pinot Noir. It can grow and mature almost  anywhere except at the extreme borders of wine growing areas, as its early flowering is incompatible with spring frosts. Perhaps the secret is that, unlike the same Riesling, it does not have a characteristic strong taste and therefore tolerates barrel aging so well. In addition, om is obedient to the will of the winemaker: lively and sparkling, refreshing and free from oak tones, rich and oily or even sweet.

 

 

Merlot

Juicy, soft and cherry plum

 

Traditional  Cabernet Sauvignon partner with fleshy, paler berries. In Bordeaux, it occupies huge plantations due to its early ripening. In cold years, it ripens better than Cabernet Sauvignon, and in warm years it gains more sugar. Nago has large berries, thinner skins, fewer tannins, and requires less aging in wine. In the USA  and Northeast Italy, where Merlot ripens easily. it is used much more often and drunk more readily than in other countries. He reaches the apogee of fame in Pomerol, acquiring a luxurious velvety. Especially Merlot  is common in Chile.

 

 

Sauvignon Blanc

Herbs, green fruits, very dry, high acidity, rarely aged in oak

 

A very fragrant, refreshing wine that is best drunk young. Homeland - France, the Loire Valley and, in particular, Sancerre and Pouilly-sur-Lour for Rouilly Fume wine, where it is very diverse. In hot climates, it can lose its original aroma and acidity, making wines that are too heavy in California and Australia. Given the extreme strength of the vines, he is sometimes "pacified". Дает хорошие результаты в Новой Зеландии,     _cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ in Marlborough and also in cool areas of South Africa. In Bordeaux wines, it is traditionally blended with Sémillon to produce dry, attractive sweet wines.

 

 

Gewurztraminer (Gewurztraminer)

Chinese lychee, rose, heady, high alcohol content, rich color.

 

The name of the variety is difficult to pronounce, but the taste is remembered immediately. Peculiar strong, spicy (gewurz - "spicy") aroma, which can easily get bored if  combines  with a high residual_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b_fc15 level of sugar fault. The best images of the Alsace variety, where it is highly respected, show strength and agility, and leave a pleasant aftertaste without cloying. It has a significant  level of acidity. East coast of New Zealand, English Columbia,  Oregon and Alto Adige are also famous for good wines  of this variety. The berries have a characteristic juicy pink color, and the wines almost always have a deep golden color, sometimes with pink highlights.

 

 

Semillon

Figs, citrus fruits, lanolin; full, rich

 

Semillon is included in the list due to the uniqueness and  exceptional quality of sweet wines produced in Sauternes and Barsac, where it is traditionally blended with Sauvignon Blanc in a 4:1 ratio and a little Muscadelle. The relatively thin skin of the berries makes the variety extremely attractive to the noble mold Botrytis sineria, which, under the right conditions, can turn the concentrated juice of the berries into magical nectar. It is the most common variety in Bordeaux, especially in Graves, where thin, barrel-aged dry wines are produced on its base. In Australia's Hunter Valley, it also has a special ability to produce long-lived, complex, mineral dry wines based on early-harvested grapes. South Africa also offers interesting wines from this variety.