Ukrainian May Picnic Set

Ukrainian May Picnic Wine Set:

Kolonist Bisser Brut Sparkling Wine 2021
Made by the classical method of champagnization (méthode traditionnelle) with ageing sur lie in bottles no less than 3 years. Bisser – Blanc de Blancs – is a classical brut from Chardonnay grapes from Kolonist vineyards.  This wine has a refreshing and crisp taste with a sweet aftertaste. The subtle aroma of wine has notes of brioche and butter, cream and vanilla, and toasted bread crusts. It is recommended to serve as an apéritif. Wine is perfectly combined with oysters and caviar.

Beykush Amphora Riesling 2022
Riesling is a common grape variety in the Black Sea Region. This wine has fermented on the berry skins in 250 litres of Italian amphoras and has aged for about 5 months. The aroma has wild flowers and fruits, the taste has hints of apples, apricots, kiwi and citrus fruits. This wine is a wonderful apéritif and pairs well with seafood and poultry.

Villa Tinta Odesa Black VIP 2019
One of the best versions of Odesa Black - a local Ukrainian variety. The wine has a rich and dark maroon colour. The aroma is full of prunes, berry jam, peppers and dark chocolate. The taste is exciting and complex, with notes of oak (6 months in oak barrels), chocolate, but also forest fruits such as blackberries. This wine pairs best with lamb prepared in wine with spices and red spicy pepper, or in its own juice.