Wine "Monastic meal": reviews

One of the famous oldest wines on the Russian market is the "Monastic meal". The brand is very popular both with the domestic consumer and abroad. In 2015, this brand, manufactured at the plant "Alvis" of the Stavropol Territory, was among the ten largest Russian producers of quiet and sparkling wines.

"Monastic meal" - wine, the reviews are encouraged to try this drink and become a member of its connoisseurs.

Legend of origin

The appearance of wine Associated with an old legend. In ancient times near the high mountain monastery beat the spring. During the terrible drought, the sun was so intense that its fiery rays pierced the rock and destroyed it. A wonderful spring was buried under the rubble. Monks began to pray for the return of life-giving moisture. God listened to their unceasing prayers and once sent a wanderer. The old man came with a handful of grape bones in the palm of his hand. He threw them into the stone cleft and immediately through the block fresh germs of the vine broke through.

Once again, the source was blown up, and around it were green grape plantations. The inhabitants of the monastery began to make a fine wine, which was soon learned by the lay people of the surrounding villages. He was given the name "Monastic meal". The subtle taste, aroma, wonderful history of the drink earned him fame throughout the world.

Design

The wine "Monastic meal", a photo of elegant packaging which can not help attracting attention, is an amazing drink. Beautiful design - to match his amazing legend. In the center of the composition is a monk sitting in the shadow of the monastery roof. With one hand he rests on a cane, in the other he holds a glass of wine. His image symbolizes the high quality of the product, created by his work and with great love.

Light pastel colors immerse in an atmosphere of spiritual peace and tranquility. The old edges of parchment, worn out by time, and the Old Russian cursive make it clear that the ancient traditions of winemaking are respected and respect for ancient, time-tested recipes. Developers of the image of the Russian wine brand have made every effort to ensure that the goods stand out against the background of products offered by other manufacturers.

Varieties of red wines

Assortment of wine "Monastic meal" Sufficiently varied. The wine has a balanced taste and a light grape aroma. Each variety has its own distinctive features.

The wine "The monastic meal is red semisweet" of a bright, rich pomegranate color. Especially effectively it will be smoother in a glass of thin glass.

The taste of the semisweet red "Merlot" - with an oily wake, soft tannins. Acid and sweetness are balanced. The fragrance is revealed by light strawberry notes.

"The monastic meal is dry red" - an amateur. Drink Is characterized by a slight sour taste, characteristic for dry wines, and the aroma of mature autumn fruits. Available in a convenient package: a liter package with a screw cap.

Anyone who prefers white wine to red, often leads the argument that red can cause a headache. However, true connoisseurs of wine know that migraine can occur in the event that you drink red wine on an empty stomach, because it contains a lot of tannins.

So, you chose the red wine "Monastic meal" or another brand, it is worth to listen to the advice of experts. Correctly selected dishes will shade the taste of your favorite drink and make the atmosphere at the table more pleasant and relaxed. The assortment of snacks can be very diverse.

With what do they drink red wine?

• Contrary to the popular belief that cheese is not quite suitable for red wine, it is an acceptable snack. However, it must be remembered that the drier the wine, the more mature the cheese should be. It is not customary to submit soft varieties of this snack to dry wines . Cheeses can be served with olives and greens on skewers or decorated in the form of beautiful slicing.
• Bacon or cold boiled pork, chops or a mix of pieces of meat from different varieties with a spicy seasoning is an excellent appetizer. Kislinka, inherent in dry wine, will be shaded by the dense taste of meat.
• For red wine, fatty fish are more suitable: salmon, halibut, sturgeon, saury, mackerel and others. A good combination - caviar, shrimp, squid. Wine red semisweet "Monastic meal" will be a magnificent festive treat and a real highlight of the table, if it is served with the popular Mediterranean Soup of Buzalo. It includes several varieties of fish, scallops, squid, vongole and octopus.
• Some combinations of wine and fruit have become a real classic, like, for example, champagne and strawberries. As for red wines, experts recommend juicy sweet fruits to them: mangoes, peaches, oranges, apricots.
• For a stand-up dinner a variety of tartlets are suitable: with herbs and cheese, fish or meat pate, with caviar. It goes well with bread wines. Its neutral taste does not interrupt the taste of the wine. In addition, it should be noted that the bread will protect against the adverse effects of excessively drunk alcohol.

Varieties of white wines

The wine "Monastic meal white dry", yellowish straw color, is remembered by the bright taste and complex aromatic bouquet of ripe fruits, dry autumn leaves and sweetish patches of acacia. The taste of wine opens gradually, revealing the fruity vanilla notes with barely perceptible woody nuances.

The peculiarities of production of "Chardonnay" wines consist in the fact that they can be consumed immediately after the fermentation process is completed. This sort of grapes grows on any soil, ripens before autumn frosts, and the wine from it almost always turns out to be an excellent taste.

The wine "The monastic meal is white semisweet. Chardonnay "- a drink of light straw color with a barely noticeable sheen. The memorable bright taste is balanced by a combination of acidity and sweetness. The aroma is revealed by autumn flowers with light nuances of honey.

With what they drink white wine

Universal snacks that serve both red and white wines are cheese (however, different grades) and white bread. "Monastic meal" - wine, which was no exception.

• If you take into account dry white wines, then seafood: oysters, squids, crabs, red and black caviar, as well as flounder, tuna, and salmon are classics. Serve and fish second courses with fresh stewed or baked vegetables and salads dressed with olive or sunflower oil. Do not add vinegar to the salad: it dulls the taste buds. For the same reason, no snacks are served in the marinade. White dry wine is not combined with herring, oily fish (for example, halibut, marine tongue).
• The white wine is served with delicate and delicious sorts of cheese: roquefort, stilton, gorgonzolla, as well as chadder, tilsit - combinations that will give gourmets the opportunity to feel all the subtle nuances of the taste of the drink.

• Meat dishes are suitable for poultry, chicken, goose, duck liver. Meat served in boiled, baked or stewed. You can cook chicken with mushrooms.
• For dessert - sweet fruit: oranges, bananas, grapes, persimmons; Ice cream, biscuits, coffee. A unique combination of taste with white wine will create chocolate.

Cocktails for the holiday

Ready to celebrate the anniversary, or to celebrate the New Year in a good company? "Monastic meal" - wine, with which you can prepare cocktails. The process takes a little time, and the effect is worth it.

Codele

Codele is a very original and easy to prepare drink. It will be to the taste of those who like white wine and cocktails based on egg yolk.

Ingredients

• White wine - 500 ml.
• Water - 100 ml.
• A tablespoon of lemon zest.
• Sugar - 100 g.
• Yolks - 12 pcs.
• Cinnamon - 3 g.
• Carnation - 2 g.

Preparation

Mix the grated zest with cloves and cinnamon, pour water. Preheat the mixture, but do not boil. After the mixture has run for 10 minutes, strain it. Thoroughly rub the egg yolks with sugar, add wine and cooked infusion. The resulting mixture is heated on fire, lightly stirring. At the exit, the drink acquires a creamy consistency.

Codele poured and served immediately.

Strawberry-lemon cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 thinly sliced lemon.
• 1 peeled and thinly sliced apple of any kind.
• 1 cup of large strawberries, sliced along.
• 750 ml of dry white wine.
• 100 ml of weak rum.

Preparation

In a large jug or glass jar we place cut fruits. First, lemon slices, behind them apples and on top - strawberries. Fill with white wine, top with rum. We put in the refrigerator for 5 hours.

Before serving, lower a few pieces of strawberries, lemon and apples to the bottom of the glass. Then pour a smoothie. Great drink for a great party!

Claret Lemonade

Ingredients

• 120 ml of red wine.
• 30 ml of sweet syrup.
• 20 ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Preparation

Whisk all the ingredients with ice. Pour into the glass. Served with a round lemon slice on the top edge of the wine glass.

Such a cocktail is offered at the American restaurant Wine Goblet.

Wine Advice

• If you do not remember what kind of wine is harmoniously combined with a particular dish, remember the basic rule of the tasters: beverages with a pronounced taste approach fresh food, as it is neutral with respect to the expressive taste of the drink. Dishes with rich aroma are well complemented by drinks with a light aroma and a weak taste.
• Long-lasting wine does not necessarily require a snack. Its taste is so original that any dish will be just superfluous. The only "companion" can be white bread.
• Tall wine glasses made of transparent thin glass are suitable for dry and red wines. Wide glasses - for sweet wines. As a rule, it is not decorated with additional decor.
• Red wine usually fill a glass by 2/3, and white - by 3/4.

• The optimal temperature for serving red wine is room temperature. In some cases, red wine is even warmed up. White wine is served slightly chilled. The temperature should not exceed 6-8 degrees.
• Dessert dish should not be sweeter than wine. White dry ("Monastic meal") wine, the reviews of which it is positioned as a drink with a pronounced sour taste, against the background of a too sweet dessert will seem even more sour.
• If you go into the subtleties, the semi-sweet wines are more harmoniously combined with biscuits, mousses, meringues cakes. Layered sweet pastries are more suitable for semi-dry wines.
• If during a feast you have soiled red wine with clothes, the main thing is not to get lost. First you need to blot the stain with a napkin, then go to the bathroom, in a small container make a solution of salt with cold water. The mixture must be applied to the stain and rub it. If you do this right away, the stain can disappear quickly. And when you come home, you need to wash the product in cold water.

About tastes, packaging and technology

The wine "Monastic meal", reviews of which confirm that taste preferences are different for everyone, is an excellent drink. Some choose white, others - red wines. Someone to taste the pleasant sweetness of semi-dry wines, others find a special charm in the drink sourish, as from the "wine cellar." A lot of disputes are also being made about the methods of packaging. As for the modern tetrapak, there are pros and cons.

In Russia, a cardboard box as a packing material began to be used relatively recently, although in Europe packaging with polyethylene and cardboard, the so-called Bag in Box, was known fifty years ago.

Speaking directly about consumers, most of them prefer bottled wine. In their opinion, from the packaged it differs in higher quality. Another argument in favor of wine in a glass container: it looks more aesthetically and is more suitable for serving a festive table.

Lately there has been talk about the fact that you can not buy real natural wine in supermarkets, it does not matter whether it is bottled or packed in tetrapak.

Russian specialists decided to tackle this issue and conducted special studies, selecting five famous domestic and five foreign brands.

For the examination was presented and "Monastic meal" of the Mineralovodsky plant of the Stavropol Territory.

The results became unexpected even for experts. Both in Russian and foreign samples, a deviation from the main technological characteristic was found: the ratio of the degree of fermentation and the residual percentage of glucose. This revealed fact allows to draw a conclusion that concentrates from plant extracts are used. "Powder" is rooted in 1998, when in Russia special GOST was officially allowed to use loose extracts.

On the other hand, today the powder ingredients are demonstrated even at wine exhibitions. And the term "powdered" wine in this case is not quite correct. The basis of the drink is the evaporated grape must.

In the protection of cardboard packaging

As for packaging, experts believe that packaged wine has recognized positive qualities.

The cardboard box does not affect the specific taste characteristics of the wine stored in it. Packaging is light, mobile, roomy. It prevents penetration and exposure to sunlight. The internal sterile surface reliably protects the product from the effects of microorganisms.

There are also consumers who believe that tetrapak is the best option for a country picnic: light, not broken, and much cheaper than glass containers, so give it preference.