Marengo: history, overview of species, interesting facts
Fragrant vermouths and elegant wines under the Marengo brand are produced at the Koblevo winery, which borders the popular resort of Mykolaiv region.
The company is owned by Bayadera Group, one of the strongest players in the Ukrainian alcohol market.
The history of the Marengo brand
The first bottle of vermouth with the name "the color of the sea wave" was released in 2001. The date indicated on the product packaging - 1982 - corresponds to the time of the founding of the winery in Koblevo.
It took about 20 years to create a harmonious recipe. The company has been experimenting with ingredients for a long time, combining various European grape varieties with aromatic herbs and spices. The result is a perfectly balanced, refined vermouth made from high quality wine.
In just a few years, the Marengo brand won the love of consumers and became the No. 1 vermouth in Ukraine.
In 2015, the trademark was expanded with a line of refreshing sparkling wines based on nutmeg grape varieties.
Within 5 months, the new champagne became the second best-selling wine in Ukraine.
In 2018, low-alcohol cocktails with the addition of Italian orange and still wines appeared in the Marengo collection.
In 2019, the design of Marengo vermouths was updated as a result of the joint work of the international agencies Reynolds and Reyner and Lewis Moberly. After the restyling, the bottle has become more elegant and stylish: the label has a metallic sheen, the font has become more effective, and the blue and gold cap has a coat of arms.
Specifics of production
The company buys grape vines in Europe (Italy, France, Germany), carefully selecting seedlings of elite varieties. For varietal wines, raw materials are harvested exclusively by hand, for canteens - with the help of French Gregoire harvesters.
The Koblevo plant uses innovative equipment from leading Italian, French, and Japanese companies to produce beverages: Della Toffola, Fabbri-Inox, Daikin, Bertolaso. All stages of production (from grape growing to production) are controlled by Italian oenologists.
Italian traditions and technologies were used to develop the vermouth recipe.
The drinks include up to 11 natural herbs, flowers and spices. The ingredients include: essential oil rose, sage, coriander, lavender, lemon balm, wormwood, chamomile, immortelle, nutmeg, vanilla.
Collection of dessert vermouths "Marengo"
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Classic Bianco
Classic white vermouth with a stylish, harmonious, emotional character.
The bouquet combines softness and sweetness with bright notes of fragrant herbs. A great choice for noisy companies and parties.
Can be consumed as a standalone drink on the rocks and as a component of light cocktails. Harmonizes with desserts and fruits.
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Classic Rosso
Seductive vermouth of deep pink color with a passionate, explosive bouquet enveloping in soft sweetness.
The best choice for a bachelorette party. Good on ice, in cocktails, in combination with nuts, bitter chocolate, cheeses, fruits, desserts.
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Bianco Dry
Dry vermouth with a moderately tart taste, delicate aroma and sensual, refined character.
Suitable for atmospheric friendly meetings. Recommended to be combined with ice, olives, citrus fruits, hard cheeses.
Perfectly complements classic cocktails.
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Sea Breeze
A fresh, exotic, refined drink in which minty coolness is combined with subtle spicy notes of ginger.
Good for creating a summer mood. Can be consumed on its own with ice, as part of light cocktails, paired with desserts and fruits.
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Special
A special vermouth with a refined, rich character and a festive spicy vanilla aroma. Will be a good addition to exclusive parties.
Best enjoyed neat or in the company of ice.
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Mojito
A refreshing, tonic drink that combines minty coolness, citrus aroma and light sweetness.
Ideal for the summer season and beach parties. Good as a base ingredient for simple cocktails with ice and soda.
Goes well with fruits and light desserts.
The strength of vermouths is 15-16%. The optimal serving temperature: 10-15 °C.
Collection of sparkling wines "Marengo"
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Brut
A refined product with a pleasant refreshing taste and elegant floral aroma. Serving temperature: 7-9 °C.
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Semi-Sweet
Exquisite semi-sweet wine with a fruity bouquet and soft muscat aroma. Serving temperature: 10-15 °C.
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Semi-Dry
Light semi-dry champagne with a delicate refreshing taste and delicate floral aroma. Suitable for special occasions and creating a romantic mood. Serving temperature: 8-14 °C.
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Rose
Luxurious pink semi-sweet wine with a bright fruity taste and floral and berry aroma. Serving temperature: 8-14 °C.
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Sweet
Sweet sparkling wine with a rich floral and fruity bouquet. Serving temperature: 12-15 °C.
Marengo still wine line
Includes 7 drinks with a strength of 13% based on popular European grape varieties: dry red Cabernet, semi-sweet pink Nuvole Rosa, semi-sweet red Diamante Nero, dry white Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio, semi-sweet white Moscato Delicious and Di Fiore.
Interesting facts
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The Koblevo winery is located at the same geographical latitude as the French Beaujolais region, which provides optimal conditions for growing vines. It is not surprising that the largest number of Ukrainian vineyards is concentrated here: the total area reaches 2.5 thousand hectares.
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Among the partners of the Bayadera Group holding are the world's largest companies: Remy Cointreau, Moët Hennessy, Mast - Jägermeister, Proximo Spirits, Diageo.
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The unusual blue color of the sparkling cocktail Lazzurro is of absolutely natural origin: it is obtained with the help of grape skin extract.
Update: 02.08.2019
Category: Wine and Vermouth