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Russian Wine Regions
Back in the Soviet days, Russia (including the republics of Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, and Azerbaijan) was the fourth biggest wine producers in the world, amounting to 4.8 billion liters of wine every year.However, wine production by the 1990s had declined to 1.6 billion liters primarily due to former USSR leader Mikhail Gorbachev's anti-alcohol drive, thereby destroying several vineyards and wine... [Read More]
Russian Wine and Grape Varieties
Believe it or not, grapes intended for wine production has been grown in Russia for a very long time now. Being amazed with this revelation is not at all too surprising since Russia has been traditionally considered as the homeland of vodka. Although, it is true that wine drinkers in Russia are still in the minority the demand for quality wines is still enough to create a multi-million dollar a ye... [Read More]
Russian Cuisine
Russia is a country with often times harsh and long winter. Most of the food in the country are specifically made o provide warmth and energy during those cold months. And with a multi-cultural heritage, Russian cuisine has developed into something unique. A typical Russian meal is reach with carbohydrates and fat especially during winter. They are not that fond of fresh fruits and vegetables. Com... [Read More]
Introduction to Russia
When Russia, then known as the Soviet Union, and the U.S were still in the height of the Cold War, people have a lot of misconceptions about Russia. Movies and television did not help disperse rumors about Russia and instead created more misgivings and mistrust on anything Russian. But after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia opened its doors giving visitors a fresh outlook to the... [Read More]
Kakheti: Russia Wine Region
The basic viticulture and winemaking area of Georgia. It is located in southeastern part of the country, in the basins of Alazani and Iori rivers. Kakheti is divided into inner and outer regions by Gombori ridge. The relief of the inner Kakheti is represented by foothills gradating into Alazani lowland and outer Kakheti including Iori plateau. Moderately humid climate, along with the temperately c... [Read More]
Kakheti: Russia Wine Region
The basic viticulture and winemaking area of Georgia. It is located in southeastern part of the country, in the basins of Alazani and Iori rivers. Kakheti is divided into inner and outer regions by Gombori ridge. The relief of the inner Kakheti is represented by foothills gradating into Alazani lowland and outer Kakheti including Iori plateau. Moderately humid climate, along with the temperately c... [Read More]