Almaty is rich in beautiful gardens and parks, theatres and museums, ancient history and resilient people. Life of the modern city is dynamic and fast. Sometimes you want to leave running hours and just enjoy the beauty of the city, socializing with family and friends. For these times, as best suited light and noble beverage – wine. The culture of drinking wine is active in the life of the metropolis. There is a formation of wine culture. And then the question arises, what is the most popular wine in Almaty? Palm belongs to the red wines, them confidently followed by white and pink, followed by champagne and sparkling wine. The ancient drink is not left without attention and wins our hearts.
Wine in ancient times
Stories about wine, there are countless, far more than any other beverage. He dedicated a laudatory odes were composed poems and treatises. The blame was attributed healing properties, it was searching for the truth and losing his head.
The lack of reliable information about the origin of wine has generated a lot of assumptions. Mention of the vine is even in the Biblical Scriptures. After the flood, Noah landed on the ground, and among his first acts was the planting of grapes. However, archaeological finds refute this version: even before the biblical events the grapes are already actively cultivated in Mesopotamia (middle East), which became a “starting point”. Sometimes it seems that the history of wine is more exciting than the history of mankind.
Wine in Almaty
Today for their celebrations and friendly meetings in Kazakhstan often do not prefer strong alcoholic beverages (whisky, cognac), and noble luxury wine. Nice to know that the culture of drinking wine every year is rapidly gaining momentum. This is not surprising as grape drink, not only does not interrupt the taste of food, but also can underline the taste the subtleties of the meals. This rule will work, if you adhere to the recommendations of the “gastronomy” and choose the correct wine. Modern wine markets and boutiques of Almaty is able to offer its customers a variety of options for different activities and food: wines of the Old world (Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Georgia) and New world (Chile, USA, Argentina, South Africa), budget options and fine specimens of sparkling wine and real champagne. Culture of wine drinking involves the correct flow of the alcohol. Special attention is paid to details: serving temperature, glassware, storage capacity. Come to the aid of wine accessories (special thermometers, glasses, corkscrews, buckets for ice, etc.), which can now be bought in the wine markets of Kazakhstan.
Gastronomy tips
The basis of your menu – appetizers, vegetables and seafood. Add to it as light drinks: refreshing white and rose wines. Tall Horse Pinotage Rose – a wonderful drink with a berry flavor and a refreshing aftertaste. Viala Sweet Bianco – fine Italian wine with a fruity taste. Sandara Rose – light spicy wine with the aroma of rose water and ripe cherries will freshen up any hot day. Company meats on your table can make the Chilean Don Melchor, Georgian Chelti White (light pungent flavor) or in elegant Tommasi Le Volpare Soave Classico Doc. More wine assortment is waiting for you in our catalog and detailed description, where to buy wine in Almaty. To comprehend the wine just by tasting it, combining it with a favorite food and discovering new taste palette.
2014 wine club Vinograd regularly holds wine tasting events in Astana and Almaty. Our rule is “new month – new wine” became very popular in Kazakhstan. In a friendly and pleasant atmosphere we offer you to enjoy the best samples of winemaking. Our experienced sommelier will tell about the intricacies of wine drinking, interesting facts and history of winemaking, and share some “tricks” of wine tasting.
