White stork: history, overview, species, interesting facts

One of the best examples of Moldovan distillation, which has become its symbol and business card, is now produced at 2 plants: in Balti and Chisinau.

In Soviet times, the famous divine wine, popularly known as cognac, was so popular that it was often subject to counterfeiting, and not only in Moldova...

The history of the brand

The championship in the production of the legendary brandy belongs to the Beltsy Wine and Cognac Factory. It was here that in 1978 a trial batch of a specialty drink was produced to distinguish Moldovan alcohol from the famous Armenian and Georgian cognacs.

The technology and recipe of the new product was developed by the specialists of the SPE "Yaloven". The name for the drink was borrowed from an ancient legend. It says that storks saved Moldovans besieged by Turkish troops from starvation by bringing them grape bunches in their beaks. This heroic episode turned the white-winged birds into a symbol of local winemaking and gave the name to the popular cognac.

In 1979, the industrial production of ordinary divine "Belîi Aist" was launched, which in the following years was also produced in Tiraspol, Calarasi and Chisinau. Soon the brand turned into the most recognizable and respected Moldovan brand, taking its rightful place among local wines.

Overview of types

Today you can find 2 types of the legendary drink on sale:

1. Cognac "White Stork" from JSC "Aroma" (formerly Chisinau Wine and Cognac Factory).

   It has a noble golden amber color, harmonious taste and delicate aroma with hints of vanilla.

   Wine distillates aged for 5 years (ordinary) or 6-7 years (vintage) are used for production. The grape varieties Rkatsiteli, Aligote, Uniblanc are used as the basis.

   Available in bottles of different sizes: Fleaga (0.2 liters), Suvenir (0.25 liters) and Moldova Vin (0.5 liters). The strength of the wine: 40%.

   Awarded several gold and silver medals.

   

2. Brandy "White Stork" from JSC "Barza Albă" (formerly Beltsy Wine and Cognac Factory).

   A rich, balanced dark gold-colored cognac with a delicate floral-vanilla aroma and soft velvety taste.

   Produced from spirits aged for 5 years, distilled from grapes from the Central regions of Moldova.

   Available in different volumes: 0.2 and 0.5 liters. Strength: 40%.

   The manufacturer recommends combining the noble drink with coffee, bitter chocolate or ice.

   

Interesting facts

1. Previously, the collection of legendary divinis also included a 3-year-old drink with floral notes and a multifaceted bouquet from the Tiraspol plant "KVINT", which has not been produced in recent years. But some copies can still be found among collectors.

2. The Aroma factory, in addition to the legendary White Stork, produces its "dark" counterpart, the Black Stork, a divine spirit with a label of the same color.

Update: 21.07.2019

Category: Brandy and Cognac