Dioscuria wine: overview and how to drink
Abkhazian wines have long been welcome guests at feasts throughout the CIS. Dark pomegranate "Bouquet of Abkhazia", classic "Likhny" with its berry bouquet, delicate and feminine "Psou". Even the most demanding gourmet will find their perfect drink.
Dioscuria wine has a special place here. This is a fairly young brand that appeared on the market in the early 2000s. But despite its age, this drink has already gained many fans.
Old traditions, new vision
"Dioscuria" is bottled at the "Wines and Waters of Abkhazia" enterprise. This alcohol producer traces its history back to the legendary Sukhumi Winery, whose fame was spread throughout the USSR. Such a heritage imposes certain obligations. But to the company's credit, the new generation of winemakers is coping with this burden with dignity.
The new wine variety was first released in 2003, along with Radeda, Chegem and Eshera. Its name refers to the name of the first Greek colony, whose ruins now rest at the bottom of the Sukhumi Bay. According to the most widespread legend, this colony emerged on the site of an ancient Abkhazian city of the same name. This step symbolizes the continuity of generations and reminds us of the glorious history of local winemaking.
A drink the color of the sun
Dioscuria wine is made from Sauvignon Blanc, Aligote and Rkatsiteli grapes. Grown at the mouth of the Gumista River, they give the drink a pale golden color and a pleasant aroma of wildflowers. The strength of the wine is 11%, but the drink is surprisingly easy to drink, without causing intoxication even in large quantities.
Like Amra and Lihna, Dioscuria is considered to be a woman's drink. It has a fairly harmonious and refreshing taste, where the sweetness of the fruit perfectly compensates for the sourness characteristic of dry wines. The finish is delicate, tinged with notes of southern fruits.
How to drink Dioscuria wine
The best company for this drink will be fish or seafood dishes. Sommeliers also recommend serving this wine with salads or a cheese plate. But keep in mind that the salad should be prepared without vinegar, and cheeses should be salty or neutral. You should also refrain from serving the drink with spicy dishes, oily fish, and citrus fruits.
Another interesting combination for this wine will be a sweet dessert. Especially if it consists of fresh fruit. In addition, it is allowed to serve Dioscuria with sweet pastries or pudding.
Update: 07.09.2018
Category: Wine and Vermouth