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Affordable Ukrainian Wines

06 June, 2019

The wine industry of Ukraine is well-established business with long traditions. Several brands of wine from Ukraine are exported to bordering countries, the European Union, and North America. Wine business in Ukraine has greatly flourished recently. Ukrainian wines have become a real trend as well as a fine addition to the local dine and wine scene.

Cotnar Gorobchiki Sauvignon

Man pouring red wine Cotnar wine collection has the touch of a celebrated wine maker and is the pride of passionate vine makers. Cotnar Winery juice is produced exclusively from grapes grown in Cotnar Hills’ own vineyard, a pristine environment located at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains range. Since Cotnar uses French AOC and Italian DOC systems, its wines embody the unique character and style of the Cotnar Hills, long known as a paradise for wines. Cotnar Gorobchiki is perfect summer wine with fresh and flowery taste.

Traminer Guliev

Dessert and white wine Traminer blend from Guliev winery delivers a fresh, fruity wine with hints of spiciness from rose tea and spring peony. This wine will be perfect for picnic in the park, fun girls’ night out or quiet romantic dinner on warm summer night. According to Guliev, Traminer is best served with foie gras, vegetable salads or desserts.

Chateau Chizay

White wine and fish Chizay Ukrainian winery grows a unique for Ukraine sort of grapevines - charges. This charming wine has transparent golden color and complex taste: fruity and spicy notes, light lemon bitter and peach and apricot aftertaste. This very peculiar and unusual pick is a perfect choice to pair with fish and white meats.

Shabo Classic Rosé

Man pouring rose Shabo winery has undergone a major makeover in recent years. Now they have new equipment, specially invited international winemaking experts, who keep an eye on the whole process and as a result, now Shabo is producing one of the best local wines. Their «Classic» series consists of affordable ordinary wines with rich authentic flavors. Shabo Classic Rosé is a perfect summer wine - light and berry-flavored, it will pair perfectly well with cheeses and desserts.

Inkerman Brut

Inkerman wine cellar Inkerman Brut is light in color and displays aromas of fresh green apple and nectarine with a hint of fresh baked bread. Crisp, intriguing fresh fruit reminiscent of succulent peach, sweet berries and pear linger on the palate, topped with creamy and refreshing bubbles. This Brut Sparkling Wine can be paired with appetizers, seafood, sushi, as well as a wide range of desserts and cheeses.

Koblevo Cabernet Reserved

Pouring exquisite wine Koblevo wines are produced on the processing plant of the same name that possesses more than 2500 hectares of vineyards treated the best way. This is one of the biggest wine manufacturers in Ukraine. Juicy and seductively smooth, Koblevo Cabernet Reserved offers powerful red cherry and cassis notes. Balanced and full-bodied, it shows the dustiness of the appellation in a measured and elegant way.
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