Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc - the most popular white wine is produced from these grape varieties. At the same time, high-quality and tasty alcoholic drinks are also made from other berries. Many white wine lovers enjoy the taste of Muscat, Gewürztraminer, Colombard.
Interesting fact. The most expensive white wine is Château d'Yquem 1811. It is made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes.
Chardonnay
The drink is the most popular and loved in the world. Young wine has a floral taste with a slight sourness. Aged in oak barrels alcohol has a rich fruity taste with oily notes.
Representatives of Chardonnay include:
- dry: Luigi Bosca Chardonnay Reserva, Omra Chardonnay, Bourgogne Chardonnay Kimmeridgien;
- sweet TBA №9 Chardonnay Nouvelle Vague;
- semi-sweet Askania;
- semi-dry: Casillero del Diablo, Savanha, Golden Kaan.
Taste finished product depends on where the berry was grown, at what temperatures and how the winemaker cared for the vine.
Sommeliers say that the best white Chardonnay wines are Burgundy. They have a mineral taste with hints of duchesse, hay, lemon, green apples. In our country, in stores you can find the following names:
- Domaine du Colombier;
- Doudet Naudin;
- William Fevre.
But not only France wins in various competitions. Australian wine made from Chardonnay berries has a gooseberry aroma and a nutty flavor with hints of oriental sweets. Chardonnay from hot American California has hints of vanilla, oak and spices on the palate.
Riesling
This variety is frost-resistant and unpretentious. His homeland is Germany. Dry white wine Riesling is obtained from unripe berries harvested in September-October. For a dessert drink, the berries are harvested in November-December. From grapes covered with mold, the sweetest varieties are obtained.
Riesling is found under the following names:
- dry wine: Pacific Rim Dry Riesling, Domaine Ernest Burn Riesling, The Lost Watch Adelaide Hills Riesling;
- sweet: Dr. L, Urziger Wurzgarten, Dr. Loosen, Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Kabinett;
- semi-sweet: Riesling Scharzhofberger Auslese GK №10 Gold Capsule, Riesling Spatlese Nackenheim Rothenberg, Feinherb;
- semi-dry: Kolonist, Vicar's Choice, Villa Wolf.
Young wine has aromas of geranium, citrus, pears and apples. In the aged white drink, the taste of raisins, burnt rind and dried apricots appears. The old smells of honey and flint.
Sauvignon Blanc
This grape is native to the Loire Valley in France. There, such berries are among the most elite grape varieties.
The most popular is table white wine, which is not aged in oak barrels. The drink has a lively, sour taste with hints of fruits, berries and freshly cut grass.
Our stores carry the following items:
- dry: Marlborough Sun, Savahna, Lafoa;
- sweet: Chateau Rieussec, Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Chateau Doisy-Daene;
- semi-sweet: Chateau Mukhrani Sauvignon Blanc, Golitsyn Wines, El Paso;
- semi-dry: Trapiche, VR, Sobaja.
In Germany, Sauvignon Blanc is called Muscat Sylvaner. The eastern part of the country makes heavy and sweet wines from this variety.
Alcohol from South Africa is also considered to be of high quality. TO good drinks relate:
- Obikwa;
- Savahna;
- fair exchange;
- Dombeya.
Sauvignon Blanc is also grown in large quantities in New Zealand. The wine made from these berries has a fruity aroma with hints of lychee, gooseberries, pineapple, and melon. French winemakers tried to copy the New Zealand "elixir". But repeat unique taste white liquor they failed.
Muscat
The taste of alcohol is easily recognizable. It is full, rich, slightly oily. The characteristic aroma of the drink is given essential oils contained in berries.
Muscat is most common in Ukraine, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Krasnodar Territory.
In wine boutiques you can find the following names:
- dry: Borsao, Tokaji Dry, Turckheim;
- sweet: Ats Cuvee, Late Harvest, Aszu 5 Puttonyos;
- semi-sweet: Colinele Moldovei, Pearl of Massandra, Omega Bay;
- semi-dry: Valle Dorado, Balkan Collection, Leon Beyer.
Muscat wines have aromas of honey, roses, raisins. Sparkling give notes of rose, acacia, linden.
In France, wines made from this grape variety are called Muscat Blanc. In Italy - Moscato di Canelli or Moscato Bianco.
Gewürztraminer
The drink from this grape variety is strong with rich and spicy taste. The variety itself is capricious. He does not like hot climates and droughts, so Gewürztraminer is most widely used in Germany, Italy, Austria, the USA and Canada.
In stores, wine is sold under the following names:
- dry: Nimbus, Kastelaz, Gewurztraminer Alto Adige DOC;
- sweet: Frankstein, Selection de Grains Nobles, Gewurztraminer Selection de Grains Nobles AOC;
- semi-sweet: Les Princes Abbes, Antares, Stamp;
- semi-dry: Spy Valley, Vina Esmeralda, Vendanges Manuelles.
The wine has a spicy taste with notes of lychee, ginger, rose. The stamps made in the Alsace Valley have a sweet taste. The drink from the rest of Germany and Austria is dry.
Other grape varieties
White wines are also made from numerous other grape varieties. White berries are not always used for the production of a drink. Some growers use red or pink grapes. In this case, the colored skin of the berries is not involved in the production.
The most famous drinks, in addition to those listed above, are:
- Muskateller;
- Trebbiano;
- Colombard;
- Palomino;
- Pinot Grigio;
- Chenin Blanc;
- Pinot Blanc.
Vintage and ordinary wines are made from any grape. Vintages are aged in barrels and are made from certain grape varieties. Ordinary have a lower price. These are young and light drinks with fresh aroma and sour taste.
White varieties are united by their taste. It is fruity, with notes of apples, pears, citrus. The aroma is light and pleasant. The aged drink is full-bodied. It leaves an oily trail on the glasses. Young has a taste pleasant sourness. Inexpensive varieties are used in cooking or served at the table for no reason.
So, by popular demand, I am doing a short review of dry wines in the category under 500 rubles, which are really drinkable and most of which I myself have repeatedly tried. Let's start unconventionally - with red, then pink, then white. I don't know why, I just wanted to. I will present you 18 samples of wine.
ATTENTION! Where there is an inscription "my choice" - this means that I not only drank this wine and I liked it, but I buy it again and constantly.
Let's go!
Michelle Torino Shiraz 2010
Argentina
357 r.
There will be a lot of wines from Michel Torino today, as Michel Torino is the producer who does not have bad wines. And even his budget wines quite drinkable. Light wine, which is ideal for something meat, and which you can drink a lot and unnoticed. Under the lamb, my friend and I casually sat 3 bottles.
Michelle Torino
Don David Malbec 2008 and Don David Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Argentina
535 r.
There is still 2008 on sale now, but as it runs out, it is being replaced on the shelf with 2009. The wine is aged 1 year in oak. If we talk about malbec - I tried it, and I liked it wildly - the wine is dense and rich. As for Cabernet Sauvignon, this sample is the absolute leader among Cabernet Sauvignon in terms of price / quality ratio.
Rapido Red Sangiovese 2009
Italy
407 r.
Dense, but not overly saturated. Light bitterness in the aftertaste. In general, I really like wines from Italy, and I am not indifferent to them.
Rocca Alata Valpolicella Superiore 2009 (producer: Cantina di Soave)
Italy
395 r.
This wine was a real discovery for me. To get such a beautiful valpolicella for such money is just a gift. Today, by the way, after the "photo shoot" in the store, I bought a few bottles to take home. One of them was this wine.
The wine is light but not watery. Quite high acidity, but this acidity is correct. Aromatic: undergrowth, dried cherries.
My choice!
Undurraga Sybaris Pinot Noir 2010 and Sybaris Carménère 2008
Chile
535 r.
Pinot noir is very similar to classic French Pinot Noir at this price point.
This carminer has been voted the best carminer in Chile in this price range.
Carminer - my choice!
Coteaux du Languedoc Chateau de Mougins "La Gag" 2008
France
Grape Varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan
407 r.
Wine of the south of France. Quite a spicy wine with a round-velvety taste.
Now two rosés.
Pink Panther Bordeaux Rose 2009
France
Merlot with the addition of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
349 r.
Simple, fresh wine of medium acidity, raspberry-strawberry aromatics. Just right for summer.
Michel Torino Malbec Rose 2010
Argentina
357 r.
Intense wine with a slight bitterness. At the tasting, I personally did not really like it precisely because of its heaviness, but many people just liked it.
White wines.
Cadiz Pinot Griggio 2010 and Cadiz Chardonnay 2010
Italy
283 r.
I have already written about this Pinot Grigio. A wine with a bad taste, that is, with bubbles, and a pronounced duchesse aroma. A summer version of a heavily chilled drink for every day and to quench your thirst. This also applies to chardonnay.
Rapido White Pinot Grigio 2010
Italy
407r.
More "adult" Pinot Grigio compared to Cadiz. Acidity - medium to high, very light and summery.
Undurraga Sybaris Chardonnay 2009
Chile
535 r.
The wine is aged for six months in oak. Round-velvety taste, aromas of nuts, peach jam.
Entre-de-Mer Chateau Tour Chapu
France
Sauvignon Blanc 70%, Semillon 25%, Muscadelle 5%
535 r.
Very light and fresh wine, mineral and with good acidity. I really like it and it is ideal for seafood and fish dishes.
My choice!
Gavi Canti 2009
Italy
479 r.
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So, by popular demand, I am doing a small review of dry wines in the category under 15 euros, which are really drinkable and most of which I myself have repeatedly tried. Let's start unconventionally - with red, then pink, then white. I don't know why, I just wanted to. I will present you 15 samples of wine.
ATTENTION! Where there is an inscription “my choice” - this means that I not only drank this wine and liked it, but I buy it again and constantly.
15 Michel Torino Shiraz 2010
Michel Torino Coleccion Shiraz 2010, Argentina
Estimated price: 7.50 euros
There will be a lot of wines from Michel Torino today, as Michel Torino is the producer who does not have bad wines. And even his budget wines are quite drinkable. Light wine, which is ideal for something meat, and which you can drink a lot and unnoticed. Under the lamb, my friend and I casually sat 3 bottles.
14 Michel Torino Don David Malbec 2008 and Don David Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Michel Torino Don David Malbek 2008 | Don David Cabernet-Sauvignon 2008, Argentina
There is still 2008 on sale now, but as it runs out, it is being replaced on the shelf with 2009. The wine is aged 1 year in oak. If we talk about malbec - I tried it, and I liked it wildly - the wine is dense and rich. As for Cabernet Sauvignon, this sample is the absolute leader among Cabernet Sauvignon in terms of price / quality ratio.
13 Rapido Red Sangiovese 2009
Rapido Red Sangiovese 2009, Italy
Dense, but not overly saturated. Light bitterness in the aftertaste. In general, I really like wines from Italy, and I am not indifferent to them.
12 Rocca Alata Valpolicella Superiore 2009
Manufacturer: Cantina di Soave Rocca Alita Valpolicella Superiore 2009, Italy
Estimated price: 10 euros
This wine was a real discovery for me. To get such a beautiful valpolicella for such money is just a gift. Today, by the way, after the “photo shoot” in the store, I bought a few bottles to take home. One of them was this wine.
The wine is light but not watery. Quite high acidity, but this acidity is correct. Aromatic: undergrowth, dried cherries. My choice!
11 Undurraga Sybaris Pinot Noir 2010 and Sybaris Carménère 2008
Undurraga Sibaris Pinot Noir 2010 | Sibaris Carmenere 2008, Chile
Estimated price: 13 euros
Pinot noir is very similar to classic French Pinot Noir at this price point.
This carminer has been voted the best carminer in Chile in this price range. Carminer - my choice!
10 Coteaux du Languedoc Chateau de Mougins “La Gag” 2008
Chateau de Moujan La Clape 2008, France
Grape Varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan
Estimated price: 10 euros
Wine of the south of France. Quite a spicy wine with a round-velvety taste.
Rose wines
9 Pink Panther Bordeaux Rose 2009
Bordeaux Rose Pink Panther 2009, France
Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
Estimated price: 10 euros
Simple, fresh wine of medium acidity, raspberry-strawberry aromatics. Just right for summer.
8 Michel Torino Malbec Rose 2010
Michel Torino Malbec Rose 2010, Argentina
Estimated price: 8 euros
Intense wine with a slight bitterness. At the tasting, I personally did not really like it precisely because of its heaviness, but many people just liked it.
White wines
7 Cadiz Pinot Griggio 2010 and Cadiz Chardonnay 2010
Cadis Pinot Grigio 2010, Cadis Chardonnay 2010, Italy
Estimated price: 7 euros
I have already written about this Pinot Grigio. A wine with a bad taste, that is, with bubbles, and a pronounced duchesse aroma. A summer version of a heavily chilled drink for every day and to quench your thirst. This also applies to chardonnay.
6 Rapido White Pinot Grigio 2010
Rapido White Pinot Grigio 2010, Italy
Estimated price: 10 euros
More “adult” Pinot Grigio compared to Cadiz. Acidity - medium to high, very light and summery.
5 Undurraga Sybaris Chardonnay 2009
Undarraga Sibaris Chradonnay 2009, Chile
Estimated price: 13 euros
The wine is aged for six months in oak. Round-velvety taste, aromas of nuts, peach jam.
4 Entre-de-Mer Chateau Tour Chapu
Chateau Tour Chapoux 2009, France
Sauvignon Blanc 70%, Semillon 25%, Muscadelle 5%
Estimated price: 13 euros
Very light and fresh wine, mineral and with good acidity. I really like it and it is ideal for seafood and fish dishes. My choice!
Choose really good quality wine very difficult. Showcases in the supermarket are full of beautiful bottles with non-standard names, and prices can be either very low or too high. The vast majority of our citizens know about wine only that it is red, white, sweet, semi-sweet and dry. It is believed that only professionals (sommeliers) can correctly determine the quality of wine, and this is beyond the power of a simple man in the street. In fact, wine is an ordinary product with simple characteristics, the meaning of which can be understood by everyone.
Red wine: characteristics
Typically, red wine is classified according to several criteria: the ratio of the amount of sugar and alcohol, as well as the method of making the drink.
In the first case, wine can be divided into:
- Canteens. They are dry, semi-dry and semi-sweet.
- Fortified. They are strong, sweet, dessert, liquor.
- Flavored.
- Sparkling. This includes wines such as brut and champagne.
According to the method of making wine, the classification is somewhat different:
- Varietal. Such wines are made only from selected grapes of a certain variety.
- Separate. Drinks in this category are blended from several grape varieties.
- Blended. Mixing takes place already finished wine, and not grapes, as in the previous case.
Also, wines differ in the aging of finished products:
- Single wines are very common in the trade and are budget option. Such bottles are not aged for a long time and usually go on sale the next year from the grape harvest.
- Vintage wines are distinguished by a longer exposure (at least eighteen months). In addition, each drink of this category has its own manufacturing technology, which, in fact, distinguishes each vintage wine.
- Collection wines are derivatives of vintage wines that have been aged in the bottle for at least three years. For connoisseurs, the age of a collection drink is considered to be about ten to fifteen years.
Wine selection in the shop
When buying wine, you need to focus on the signs of quality:
- The wine must be either sweet or dry. The advantage of dry wine is that it does not contain sugar. And the lack of sweet wine in conservation, and conservation occurs due to the presence of sugar. All this makes it difficult secondary fermentation drink. Dry and sweet wine does not undergo additional sulfation, which greatly affects the health of the person who has consumed the wine. In all countries, semi-sweet wine is prohibited, because it is very harmful, but for Russia, of course, it is available. It is made from low-quality raw materials, in other words - from waste.
- Crop year indication. If the vintage year is not written on the label, this means that the wine is unnatural and most likely chemical or concentrated.
- Grape varieties on the label. Almost on every bottle they write the same thing - “Made from the best grapes” or “Made from fresh and healthy grapes”, but why is the grape variety not indicated? Maybe the fact is that not the best raw materials were used? If they do not write the variety, try to navigate from the reviews about the wine. Of course, if the legislation does not allow you to specify varieties, no one will do it, for example - French wines do not write the composition, because this cannot be done. But terrible wines are also made in France, which are also not indicated by the composition, but they are sold in other countries. Therefore, try to choose a wine with an informative composition, which indicates the grape variety.
- Indication of the aging time (in bottle and barrel). Poor quality wine is never casked, although oak can mitigate some of the problems, the cost of such storage is not worth it. It is much easier to proceed as follows - pour the drink into a plastic container with a volume of 10 tons and send it to Russia. We will “process” and “improve” it with the help of dyes and sugar, and then even sell it. Remember that only the highest quality wine is aged in barrels, which pays for the costs of aging.
- bottle price! Good wine cannot be cheap. Don't believe the one who says that natural product can cost 100 rubles. In Europe, you can not find quality wine cheaper than seven euros per bottle. Inexpensive alcohol is made, in best case, from waste. Often it contains additives that enhance the taste, dyes, preservatives. Such an alcoholic drink can cause:
- severe allergies;
- poisoning
- indigestion.
- What does the label say? The label will help you choose the right drink. The manufacturer must indicate the following information on it:
- harvest year;
- manufacturer;
- holding period;
- alcohol content.
It is worth passing by a bottle if its label contains poetic phrases like: “wine from the best varieties”, “wine from selected grapes”. Such alcoholic drink made from wine production waste.
Wine Producing Countries
France - the first place in world winemaking
Indeed, this country has long and firmly taken a leading position in the production of wine. Every year, about a quarter of the world's volume of this is produced here. alcoholic drink, which is exported in large quantities. But such volumes do not at all indicate the quality of each bottle, especially for those countries whose inhabitants know little about quality wine. So, let's figure out how to choose the right dry red wine from France, so as not to be mistaken.
French wine label
- On wines best quality the label is rather modest.
- High-end drinks are labeled with the words appellation (wine community) or chateau (castle) with the name.
- The best French-made wines have the word "control" or Grand Cru classification.
Types of French alcoholic drinks
The most famous are Bordeaux (they are much more expensive and considered more prestigious) and Burgundy.
The best Bordeaux wines
- Chateau Latour;
- Chateau Lafite Rotschild;
- Chateau Haut Brion;
- Chateau Mouton Rotschild;
- Chateau Margaux.
The best wines of Burgundy
- Ramonet;
- Leroy.
Wines of Italy
This country produces slightly less wine than France. The most common type of this drink is Chianti. If you choose the right manufacturer, then such a dry red wine may well become a regular on your table, conquering with its extraordinary taste. The best brand is Chianti Classico. On the label of this wine you can find the high quality mark D.O.C.G., which is a guarantee of authenticity. Also on a real Chianti you can find the emblem - a black rooster. They drink Chianti young, but if you keep it for about 27 months, then the taste will become much better. Such a drink has the additional name Riserva and its price is three to four times higher than the classics. It should be noted that the serving of these two types of wines is different. If young wine is served chilled to a temperature of 16-18 degrees in medium glasses, then Riserva is drunk at room temperature in big bellied glasses.
Ukraine
More than 300,000 tons of grapes are harvested in Ukraine every year, so approximately 15 million decaliters of wine are produced. The strangest thing is that wines are produced much more than they should be. It is for this reason that people do not trust Ukrainian wine, everyone has the idea of diluting the wine large quantity water or adding chemicals. Almost all Ukrainian semi-dry and semi-sweet wines have chemical impurities in their composition. Not grape alcohol is added to the wine, but ethyl alcohol, and then sweetened with standard sugar. Of course, it is difficult to prove this without an examination, but you can just look at the cost of Ukrainian wine. But in Ukraine, just like in Russia, they pass off low-quality goods as high-quality ones. To earn a lot of money on gullible people. But it is quite possible that Ukrainian wine is of high quality, for example, dry. Although most restaurants do not include Ukrainian wine in the menu, and they openly say that their wine is of poor quality, and dry wine is made from spoiled raw materials. Before buying Ukrainian wine, look at the manufacturer's address, if it says that grapes are grown near Kiev, most likely the wine is of poor quality. But now Ukraine is trying to correct the situation, technologies are improving, and the number of vineyards is growing. But why buy wine from a dubious producer when there are producers who have proven themselves in the market?
Moldova and Georgia
In any store you will find wines from Georgia and Moldova, but for some inexplicable reason, people think that these are very high quality wines with a low price. Of course, the cost of such wines is the main advantage, because it is much lower than that of Ukrainian producers. Most wines from these countries are semi-sweet and dry. The choice of wine depends on your preferences, if you need a light wine, buy Moldovan, if strong - Georgian. Wines are made from Georgian and Moldovan grape varieties, and therefore their taste differs significantly from European wines. Experts say that these wines are of dubious quality, that is, the wine can be both high-quality and not very good. But often high-quality Georgian and Moldovan wines can be found on the menu of restaurants. How to choose a quality wine from these producers? This is very complex issue, because the store shelves are full of different wines, both cheap and incredibly expensive. You need to start from the reviews of friends who have already tried several wines from these manufacturers. Do not forget that you can not buy wine in a ceramic bottle, despite the wonderful appearance bottles and labels. During corking, the wine overheats greatly, and this affects the quality, and very negatively.
Hungary
Hungary lost a lot when trying to get used to the taste of different wines from other producers. Any Hungarian wine has a spicy taste, even white and amber-golden. The wine from Hungary is distinguished by an incredibly rich taste that can satisfy any person. Spicy wine is ideal for spicy and fatty foods. Tokay is the most delicious and high quality Hungarian wine, you can be 100% sure of its quality.
Germany
At the moment, it is believed that the best white wines are made in Germany. Their taste is rich and refined. The wines are of such high quality that they can be stored for decades without spoiling. But red wines from Germany are not of high quality. The point is also that the vineyards are very small, and the large ones are under the control of the church. Germany does not focus on wine production, so imports are about 5 times higher than exports.
Important little things
When choosing wine, you need to pay attention to what container it is poured into. Give preference to glass bottles. This is the most environmentally friendly way of storage, and a guarantee of the quality of wine. Look at the appearance of the label, it cannot be sloppy, with traces of glue. When opening a bottle, it is important to look at the cork - it must be clean, dry, not dried out, with no visible traces of wine. The sommelier opens the bottle and sniffs the cork. Any bad smell means a poor-quality product or improper storage of the bottle. Today are allowed plastic stoppers and for good wine, winemaking technologies also do not stand still. When choosing a drink, pay attention to the sugar content. Good wine is either sweet or dry. Semi-sweet wines are most often low-grade, made from waste. Knowing the basics of choosing wines, you can further focus on your own taste, financial capabilities and format of the upcoming event. Someone prefers dry wines, someone - fortified. For fish, seafood and white meat- White wine. For steak - red.
But this is no longer a dogma, many famous winemakers and sommeliers are trying to reveal the tastes of wines with radically opposite dishes in a new way. If you are going to visit and do not know the upcoming topic on the menu, then it is better to grab two types of wine. Just in case. Which particular good wine from the presented variety you choose is not so important. The main understanding is that wine is a refined drink that will only add pleasure from a pleasant company, significant event, loved ones.
How many wines, so many opinions. If it were possible to buy "delicious" wine, everything would be extremely simple. But, fortunately or unfortunately, wine cannot be called “delicious”. Thousands of experts, cavists and tasters describe the aroma and taste of wine in a sophisticated way, and you say: "Delicious." Do not do like this.
At the same time, it is completely incomprehensible how to choose a good wine. There are many more ratings in which the best wines according to certain characteristics. Let's talk about them.
Robert Parker scale
Perhaps the most famous wine rating is Robert Parker's 100-point scale (RP). The final score is made up of the characteristics of color, aroma, taste and aftertaste of the wine. Minimal amount RP points - 50. Such a wine would be terrible. But hundred points are already masterpieces.
A lot of things are written about this rating, and many are inclined to believe that it has already lost its impartiality. However, the tops discussed below are based on the RP scale. Therefore, we do not undertake to judge this, but simply move on.
Annual Wine Spectator rating
The top wines from Wine Spectator are interesting both for the choice of wines and for the prices. There are not only super-expensive drinks, but also quite cheap ones.
Since 1988, the magazine has compiled its list of "Top 100 Wines" that experts have tasted throughout the year. This list includes well-known brands and unknown novelties. What pleases me most about this top is that they don’t try to sell me anything. The authors of the rating themselves declare that this is not a shopping list, but a guide to wine producers.
Unfortunately, of the affordable wines this year in Russia, you can buy only three of the top 100. For example, Matua Sauvignon Blanc is an excellent white wine with a bright fruity-floral aroma and tropical notes on the palate. It ranks 40th in the ranking. If you are looking for a good white semi-dry wine, take it.
100 inexpensive wines from Wine Enthusiast
And here's another one interesting rating from the Wine Enthusiast portal. Its peculiarity is that it includes only inexpensive wines. Each bottle costs no more than $15. To compile this rating, experts tasted 1,450 wines and chose the best. The geography of drinks is quite wide - the rating includes drinks from 17 countries.
It was not possible to find specific specimens from the list in Russia, but the general trend is clear. In the top ten are American wines, drinks from Colombia and Australia. Among the grape varieties in the top 10 are Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz and Pinot Noir.
