Alazan Valley wine: a drink review
Alazan Valley wine has a sad history. Tasters criticize this wine, calling it low-grade and cheap. Alazanka is now gaining popularity on the market, although it has no special organoleptic properties.
The history of "Alazanka"
As mentioned earlier, Alazan Valley does not have the most enviable reputation for wine. Nowadays, the quality of wine with this name depends heavily on its producer.
The recipe for the wine was developed in 1977, when the wine industry in Georgia was in a state of degradation, which already indicates its low quality, at least because of the recipe.
Nowadays, large Georgian wineries produce Alazan Valley: Khareba, Shumi and Badagoni.
Production technology
The wine has a strength of 10% to 13%. Saperavi grapes are most often used to create this semi-sweet wine, but sometimes other varieties are added: Rkatsiteli, Ojaleshi.
The production process is based on ancient traditions. The harvested berries are pressed with a press together with the seeds. Then it is left to ferment in large clay or stainless steel tanks. The fermented juice is separated from the pulp and left to age and mature separately.
Wine that is gaining popularity
After a "wine scandal" that resulted in an embargo, Georgia is trying to meet European wine production standards to compete. "Alazani" was also given a second chance, and now it is not a bad wine at all. Although the price of Alazan Valley has risen, this brand still belongs to the budget segment. It is only necessary to add that if you want to try the original Georgian wine, Alazanka is not suitable for this. Firstly, the quality varies depending on the producer, and secondly, it will be difficult to find it in Georgia.
By the way - the name "Alazan Valley" corresponds to the territory where the vineyards of Georgia are located - the best Georgian grapes grow there. The territory is characterized by a warm, humid climate, lack of droughts and fertile land. The Alzani River flows through the valley.
Update: 05.08.2018
Category: Wine and Vermouth