Cahors is a red wine that not only tastes good, but is also traditionally used in Orthodox rituals. In order not to spoil your festive Easter lunch with low-quality wine, it is worth learning a few tips for choosing Cahors.
History and characteristics of wine
Cahors is a dry wine with a deep dark red color. It is originally from France, the city of Kahor (Iberian Peninsula). The real Cahors is distinguished by the rich taste of raspberries, cherries, prunes, black currants, chocolate and cream. This wine is made from red grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Kakhet, Bastardo and others.
The main history of the Russian Cahors begins from the time of Peter I. It was he who organized the import of the French wine of the same name for church needs. Now Cahors are produced in Crimea, Bulgaria, Moldova and Krasnodar Territory. For the production of this wine, Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are used (depending on the region).
Remember that modern French Cahors has nothing to do with the sweet fortified wine that we produce under this brand. These are different wines, although the manufacturing techniques are similar.
Cahors are made using a special technology. At one of the stages of production, the wine is heated above 65 degrees, after which it is cooled and left for further fermentation. Then alcohol is introduced, bringing the wine to the desired strength. The combination of heating and post-fermentation gives Cahors a deep dark red color and a characteristic velvety taste.
Tips for choosing quality Cahors
Read the label carefully. A real Kahors should contain about 16% sugar and 16% alcohol. Wine should not contain artificial colors and flavors. The inscription "special wine" means that you really have Cahors in front of you, and the inscription "sweet table wine" is most likely ordinary red wine.
Pay attention to the color. Quality Cahors are usually dark garnet in color. You can check its authenticity by diluting the drink half with water. The real Cahors will not brighten, its color will remain the same saturated.
Excerpt Cahors should be no more than 3-4 years. If you see an inscription on the label about a longer exposure of the drink, you have a fake.
Pay attention to the country of origin of Cahors. Trust only trusted firms.
Kagor, made in Crimea, has received many awards at professional exhibitions. In addition, it is in the Crimean wineries that the original recipe of the Orthodox drink has been preserved for many years.
Don't skimp on price by purchasing cheap wine on the eve of Easter at the sales. In this case, you run the risk of buying a low-quality powder drink.
