Abrau-Durso Imperial Brut Vintage
14000 ₸
/ pcs.Light golden with a bright shine and intense perlage.
Rich, deep, expressive aroma woven from notes of apple jam, brioche, melted cream, sunflower seeds, and citrus zest.
Soft, clean, fresh, invigorating, with notes of apple, citrus fruits, and minerals, smoothly transitioning into a long aftertaste.
The wine is excellent as an aperitif. It can also be served with dishes of white fish (pike, trout, flounder, turbot), scallops, and soft cheeses with white mold (Camembert, Brie).
Specifications
- Country: Russia
- Region: Krasnodar Krai
- Manufacturer: Abrau-Durso (Russian Champagne House)
- Brand: Abrau-Durso Imperial
- Grape variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir
- Wine: White, dry
- Alc: 12.5%
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Type of drink: Sparkling wine
Interesting facts
"Imperial" is the pride of the Russian wine house "Abrau-Durso" and one of the most awarded Russian sparkling wines. The collectible sparkling wine "Imperial" is produced in the traditions of French Grand Cru wines from grapes grown on the slopes of Abrau-Durso. Only cuvée — the juice from the first pressing of selected grapes — is used for the production of sparkling wines in the "Imperial" collection. The sparkling wine "Imperial" is made using the French méthode champenoise and is aged in bottles in mountain tunnels for at least four years. The "Imperial" wines have received dozens of awards from prestigious international competitions. To create the premium sparkling wine "Imperial" Brut Vintage, selected grapes of Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, and Chardonnay are used. The wine has a long, virtually unlimited shelf life. Depending on the aging period, the alcohol content of the sparkling wine can range from 10.5% to 12.5%. "Imperial" Brut Vintage has won numerous prestigious awards. Among the latest are bronze medals at "IWC, 2021" and "Decanter, 2021", silver at "Mundus Vini, 2021" and "Decanter, 2020", and gold at "Mundus Vini, 2019."
About the Manufacturer
The success of the Russian Champagne House "Abrau-Durso" was predetermined by a number of factors. Firstly, any wine production begins with vineyards, and the beauty and richness of the vines come from the terroir. The terroir where the raw materials for "Abrau-Durso" wines are grown is magnificent, its richness in mineral elements and natural-climatic features can be described as unique. Secondly, there is a solid historical foundation that guarantees the craftsmanship of winemakers and the quality of the beverages they create. In 2020, "Abrau-Durso" celebrated its 150th anniversary. For a century and a half, from the time of Alexander II to the present day, wines have been produced here that rival the elegance and complexity of the best champagnes. The third component of the House is its magnificent technical equipment. In Russia, only "Abrau-Durso" has established and fine-tuned a complete cycle of production of magnificent sparkling and champagne wines. It is this reliable base that allows "Abrau-Durso" to move forward, develop, and remain the best!
